Tech Talent Acquisition Lead (IC role)
Pigment · Paris, Île-de-France, France
- On site
- Full-time
- $120,000 / year
- Paris, Île-de-France, France
Job highlights
- Lead tech hiring for R&D, IT, and Security.
- Own full recruitment cycle, from sourcing to closing.
- Coordinate tech hiring with stakeholders and leadership.
- Improve hiring processes, tools, and candidate experience.
- Coach hiring managers and ensure high hiring bar.
About the role
Tech Talent Acquisition Lead
Join Pigment: The AI Platform Redefining Business Planning
Pigment is the AI-powered business planning and performance management platform built for agility and scale. We connect people, data, and processes in one intuitive, feature-rich solution, empowering every team—from Finance to HR—to build, adapt, and align strategic plans in real time.
Founded in 2019, Pigment is one of the fastest-growing SaaS companies globally. Industry leaders like Unilever, Snowflake, Siemens, and DPD use Pigment daily to make more informed decisions and confidently navigate any scenario.
With a team of 500+ across Paris, London, New York, Toronto, San Francisco and Austin, we've raised nearly $400M from top-tier investors and were named a Visionary in the 2024 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Financial Planning Software.
At Pigment, we take smart risks, celebrate bold ideas, and challenge the status quo—all while working as one team. If you're driven by innovation and ready to make an impact at scale, we’d love to hear from you.
We’re looking for a Tech Talent Acquisition Lead to join our People team at Pigment! You’ll be part of a close-knit team of 2 dedicated to Talent Acquisition and a manager, focusing on our R&D department (Engineering, Product) and IT & Security.
In this role, you will combine a strong hands-on recruitment scope with a coordination / lead role across Tech hiring. You’ll act as a key relay between stakeholders (Hiring Managers, Leadership, TA) to bring structure, alignment, and efficiency to our hiring efforts.
This is not a people management role, but a high-impact IC position with ownership on both execution and coordination.
What you'll do
- Own end-to-end hiring
Headhunt top talent for our Engineering, Product, IT, and Security teams by understanding needs, sourcing proactively, and engaging high-quality candidates - Own the full recruitment cycle: from screening to closing and onboarding for the roles you manage
- Deliver an excellent candidate experience, ensuring every interaction is meaningful and aligned with our values
- Drive closing strategies and support offer negotiations
- Monitor talent acquisition metrics (pipeline health, conversion rates, time-to-hire)
- Share insights and recommendations to improve efficiency and outcomes
- Act as a coordination lead for Tech hiring
Act as a key point of contact and relay between TA, Hiring Managers, and leadership on hiring topics - Ensure alignment on hiring needs, priorities, and expectations across teams
- Bring visibility on pipelines, risks, and progress, and help unblock situations when needed
- Coordinate complex or high-priority roles, ensuring smooth and efficient processes
- Partner closely with stakeholders
Coach hiring managers and interviewers on best practices, interview quality, and decision-making - Challenge and support stakeholders to maintain a high hiring bar and consistency across teams
- Facilitate clear and efficient communication throughout the hiring process
- Drive operational excellence & improvements
Identify bottlenecks and continuously improve hiring processes, workflows, and tools - Lead or contribute to key TA projects, such as: Candidate experience improvements (communication, feedback loops, transparency), Interview calibration and training, Employer branding initiatives in the tech ecosystem
- Ensure consistency and scalability of our hiring practices
Who you are
- You have solid experience in Tech Talent Acquisition in a fast-growing environment, with strong exposure to Engineering hiring (from Junior to Staff level)
- You are hands-on and execution-driven, comfortable owning roles end-to-end
- You have experience working closely with senior stakeholders and know how to influence and align
- You bring strong organizational and coordination skills, with the ability to create clarity in complex environments
- You combine strategic thinking with operational excellence
- You are data-driven and problem-solving oriented, using insights to improve performance
- You have excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- You are fluent in French & English, both spoken and written
What We Offer
- Competitive package
- Stock options to ensure you have a stake in Pigment's growth
- The best health insurance with Alan Blue, entirely free for you and your family
- Weekly Lunch and Lunch vouchers (Swile card) to cover your lunch breaks with total flexibility
- Subscription to Egym Wellpass (ex-Gymlib) for full access to gyms, studios, and wellness spaces across France
- A Learning Stipend per year, for you to develop into areas that amplify impact for your careers or personal development
- Remote work stipend to have the best work station possible at home
- Along with one company offsite every year, we have brand new offices at the heart of major cities including New York, San Francisco, Toronto, Paris, and London
- High-end equipment (based on stock/availability) to do your work in the best conditions
We conduct background checks as part of our hiring process, in accordance with applicable laws and regulations in the countries where we operate. This may include verification of employment history, education, and, where legally permitted, criminal records. Any checks will be conducted lawfully prior to formal employment contracts being signed, with candidate consent, and information will be treated confidentially.
Pigment is an equal opportunity employer. We believe diversity is a strength and fosters innovation. We are committed to enabling everyone to feel included and valued at the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, family, gender identity, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, social origin, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. We may process your personal data in accordance with our HR Data Protection Notice.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
Key skills/competency
- Talent Acquisition
- Tech Recruiting
- Engineering Hiring
- Recruitment Cycle Management
- Stakeholder Management
- Candidate Experience
- Sourcing
- Offer Negotiation
- Employer Branding
- Hiring Process Improvement
Skills & topics
- Talent Acquisition
- Tech Recruiting
- Engineering Hiring
- Recruitment
- Sourcing
- Candidate Experience
- Hiring Manager
- Stakeholder Management
- Talent Strategy
- HR
- Recruitment Lead
- Talent Acquisition Specialist
- IT Recruitment
- Product Recruitment
- Security Recruitment
- French
- English
- SaaS
- Start-up
- Scale-up
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight tech recruiting, engineering hiring, and stakeholder management experience.
- Craft a strong cover letter: Emphasize your impact in fast-growing SaaS environments and your coordination skills.
- Prepare for behavioral questions: Be ready to discuss your approach to challenging stakeholders and improving processes.
- Showcase your tech knowledge: Demonstrate understanding of Engineering, Product, IT, and Security roles.
- Highlight language skills: Mention your fluency in both French and English.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What are the primary responsibilities of the Tech Talent Acquisition Lead at Pigment?
- The Tech Talent Acquisition Lead at Pigment is responsible for owning end-to-end hiring for Engineering, Product, IT, and Security roles. This includes headhunting top talent, managing the full recruitment cycle, ensuring an excellent candidate experience, and monitoring talent acquisition metrics. The role also involves acting as a coordination lead for tech hiring, partnering closely with stakeholders, and driving operational improvements within the TA function.
- What kind of experience is Pigment looking for in a Tech Talent Acquisition Lead candidate?
- Pigment is seeking candidates with solid experience in Tech Talent Acquisition, particularly in fast-growing environments and with strong exposure to Engineering hiring (Junior to Staff level). Candidates should be hands-on, execution-driven, experienced with senior stakeholders, and possess strong organizational and coordination skills. Strategic thinking, operational excellence, data-driven problem-solving, and excellent communication are also key requirements. Fluency in both French and English is essential.
- Is the Tech Talent Acquisition Lead role a people management position at Pigment?
- No, the Tech Talent Acquisition Lead role at Pigment is an individual contributor (IC) position, not a people management role. It offers high impact and ownership over both recruitment execution and coordination of tech hiring efforts.
- What are the benefits of working at Pigment as a Tech Talent Acquisition Lead?
- Pigment offers a competitive package including stock options, comprehensive health insurance (Alan Blue) for employees and families, weekly lunch vouchers, a wellness subscription (Egym Wellpass), a learning stipend, and a remote work stipend. Employees also benefit from company offsites and access to brand new offices in major cities.
- How does Pigment utilize AI in its hiring process for the Tech Talent Acquisition Lead role?
- Pigment may use AI tools to assist in parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications or analyzing resumes. These tools support the recruitment team but do not replace human judgment, and all final hiring decisions are made by humans. Candidates seeking more information on data processing can contact Pigment directly.
- What is the typical career progression for a Tech Talent Acquisition Lead at Pigment?
- While this is an individual contributor role, success in this position can lead to opportunities for increased scope and responsibility within Pigment's growing People team. This could involve leading larger TA projects, contributing to strategic initiatives like employer branding, or potentially moving into senior specialist or advisory roles within talent acquisition.