Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition (Product, Engineering, & G&A)

Collectors is the leading creator of innovative technology that provides value-added services for collectors worldwide. We grade, authenticate, vault, and sell millions of record-setting collectibles, all while modernizing and digitalizing the process to further our mission of helping collectors pursue their passions. We’re always on the lookout for talented people to join our growing team.

Our services span collectible trading cards, autographs, comic books, coins, video games, event tickets, and memorabilia. Our subsidiaries include PSA, PCGS, Beckett, SGC, and Card Ladder.

Since our founding in 1986, we have graded and authenticated millions of items. We employ more than 3000 people across our headquarters in Santa Ana, California and offices in New Jersey, Texas, Florida, Japan, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Canada, Mexico, Germany, the UK, and France.

As part of our interview process, we request that candidates have their cameras on during video interviews. This helps foster meaningful conversation and allows us to create an experience that closely resembles our standard working environment. Certain interview steps may take place by phone. For remote roles, and at our discretion, candidates may be asked to participate in an on-site interview as part of the final stages of the process.

We understand there may be occasional circumstances requiring accommodation and are happy to discuss them as needed. Your recruiter will be able to clarify expectations and answer any questions you have.

Collectors is seeking a strategic talent acquisition leader to drive recruiting excellence for our Product, Engineering, and G&A teams. You'll own recruiting strategy and team leadership for roles that directly shape our competitive positioning and organizational success.

You'll partner at the executive level to translate hiring plans into actionable recruiting strategies, lead a team of 6 recruiters, and ensure we close critical talent while the function scales with business growth. You'll diagnose when searches get off track, coach your team on market dynamics and negotiation, and develop deep expertise in your talent pools so Collectors can compete effectively for top talent.

You will report to the Head of Talent Acquisition. While preference will be given to candidates who can work from our office in Santa Ana, California or Jersey City, New Jersey, remote candidates in the United States will also be considered. We believe there is significant value in in-person collaboration. If you live within a 1-hour commuting distance to one of our offices, you will be required to be onsite most of the time. This will be discussed further as part of the recruiting process.

What You'll Do

Executive Partnership & Hiring Planning

• Partner with VPs and business leaders across Product, Engineering, Marketing, Finance Legal, and Marketplace to understand talent needs, hiring plans, and strategic priorities.
• Translate hiring plans into actionable and measurable recruiting strategy; align your team's capacity and efforts to meet evolving business needs.
• Maintain ongoing dialogue with executives on hiring velocity, market realities, and recruiting outcomes; flag and resolve obstacles proactively.
• Leverage data to diagnose searches that are off track and align on what's needed to change the trajectories of searches. 

Team Leadership & Recruiting Excellence

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 4–6 recruiters who operate with consistency, adaptability, and excellence across Product, Engineering, and G&A.
• Set clear performance expectations and coach your team on candidate assessment, negotiation, market dynamics, and closing strategy.
• Personally manage priority searches and flex your focus as business needs evolve
• Build an execution-focused culture characterized by proactive outreach, deep market knowledge, and exceptional candidate experience.
• Help recruiters close critical talent by coaching negotiation and offer strategy at senior levels.
• Provide career development and identify growth opportunities for team members to build recruiting expertise.

Recruiting Strategy & Market Expertise

• Develop deep expertise in your target talent pools—competitive landscape, compensation trends, talent mobility patterns, employer positioning—so your team competes effectively.
• Design and test sourcing strategies—executive networks, referral programs, university partnerships, thought leadership positioning—that tap new talent pools and build always-on pipelines.
• Develop employer brand strategy tailored to each function, positioning Collectors as an employer of choice. 
• Diagnose when searches stall and generate actionable strategies to change trajectory.

Cross Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Total Rewards, HRIS, Marketing, and other functions to align hiring strategy, employer brand positioning, and recruiting processes.

Who You Are

Experience & Track Record

• 8+ years recruiting across both G&A and technical functions (product, engineering, or similar).
• 5+ years leading recruiting teams in high-volume search environments (100+ open requisitions across the team at a given time).
• Track record of building and scaling recruiting functions—designing talent pipelines and executing recruiting excellence, not just managing day-to-day activities.
• Experience recruiting at multiple levels, from individual contributors through VP-level roles.
• Strong market knowledge in at least one target talent pool; comfort developing expertise across new domains.

Skills & Mindset

• Recruiting strategist: You view recruiting as a strategic business function. You understand talent markets and competitive positioning.
• Excellent recruiter: You know what great recruiting looks like—prospect effectively, assess talent, manage relationships, and close top candidates. You can recruit alongside your team.
• Team builder: You develop people, set clear expectations, give honest feedback, and build accountability.
•  Executive partner: You influence and partner confidently at the VP and C-suite level. You manage expectations professionally and communicate market realities clearly.
• Data-informed: You use market data, sourcing analytics, and quality metrics to inform strategy—but you act with available information rather than getting paralyzed by analysis.
• Systems thinker: You design workflows, processes, and tools that enable consistent execution at scale, balancing excellence with pragmatism.
• Adaptable: You thrive in high-growth environments where business needs evolve. You reframe strategy as conditions change and cut through ambiguity to move forward.

Salary Range: $139,641- $226,711. Actual compensation varies based on location, job level, experience, and skill set. This role may be eligible for bonuses and commissions; ask your recruiter for details.

Reasons To Join Us

• Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Additional Benefits: Fertility, commuter, and educational assistance
• 401(K) Matching Plan: Competitive 401k matching to support your financial goals
• Vacation: Flexible time-off
• Holiday Pay: Ten company-paid holidays
• Employee Discounts: Discounts on select grading services
• Flexible Hours: Flexible schedules to accommodate your needs
• Fun Working Environment: Celebrations, events, and team building activities

**Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.**

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