Vice President, Talent Acquisition

About Oura and Mission

Oura aims to empower individuals to harness their inner potential through award-winning products that provide insights into readiness, activity, and sleep quality via the Oura Ring and connected app. Supporting millions in improving their health, Oura fosters a team environment that enables employees to excel both in and outside the office.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Vice President of Talent Acquisition to lead our global recruiting efforts during a pivotal phase of our growth. Reporting to the Chief People Officer, this role will develop strategies to attract and hire top talent, build scalable recruitment operations, and partner across the organization to meet evolving hiring objectives. This hybrid role requires a minimum presence of four days per month at our San Francisco office and may involve occasional travel within the US and internationally.

This position necessitates frequent collaboration with colleagues in Finland and other global locations, with meeting times often between 6 AM and 9 AM Pacific Time and occasional out-of-hours meetings. Travel to Finland once or twice annually is anticipated.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and align global Talent Acquisition strategies with business goals, hiring plans, and international labor market conditions.
• Redesign the talent acquisition operating model to ensure scalability, flexibility, and efficiency across varying recruitment volumes and role types.
• Establish robust recruiting operations including capacity planning, process design, funnel management, tooling optimization, and performance metrics.
• Define and monitor KPIs to align Talent Acquisition performance with business expectations.
• Lead and cultivate a high-performing Talent Acquisition team with clear expectations and accountability.
• Collaborate closely with HR Business Partners, Finance, Compensation, Legal, and business leaders on workforce planning and hiring priorities.
• Enhance assessment and interviewing consistency across the organization to improve hiring quality.
• Foster a collaborative environment free from turf conflicts and encourage productive dialogue.
• Manage decisions regarding in-house versus outsourced recruiting resources, oversee vendor relationships and budget.
• Evaluate and upgrade the recruiting technology stack such as ATS, sourcing, AI tools, and reporting systems to boost efficiency and quality.
• Adapt and evolve the role and strategies in response to company growth and change.

Candidate Profile

• Minimum 15 years in talent acquisition, including at least 5 years in leadership managing mixed capacity recruitment models in dynamic environments.
• Proven track record supporting high-growth companies and scaling organizations beyond 1,000 employees.
• Experience selecting, implementing, and enhancing recruiting technologies with successful team adoption.
• International experience with recruitment and employment practices across multiple countries.
• Expertise in designing and reengineering recruiting operating models utilizing process design, metrics, resource management, and client engagement.
• Well-versed in recruiting diverse roles from entry-level to executive positions, including university programs and executive search.
• Strong communication skills to engage and motivate global audiences through diverse channels.
• Adept at leading through change, ambiguity, and shifting demands while partnering effectively with executives.
• Ability to balance strategic vision with hands-on execution and demonstrate sound judgment and humility.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience navigating growth-related corporate transitions such as international expansion, mergers and acquisitions, or IPOs.
• Background in large global companies with over 5,000 employees demonstrating scalable best practices.

Benefits and Culture

• Competitive salary and equity plans.
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision coverage, and mental health resources.
• An Oura Ring provided to employees with discounts for friends and family.
• Generous paid time off including 20 days vacation, 13 holidays, and 8 flexible wellness days.
• Paid sick leave and parental leave.

Compensation

Oura offers market-based compensation varying by location tier and candidate qualifications. The salary range for this role is $270,000 to $300,000.

Location Restrictions

Candidates residing in AK, DE, IA, MS, NE, SD, WV, and WI are not considered for this role.

Equal Opportunity Commitment

Oura is committed to diversity and inclusion, prohibiting discrimination based on numerous protected characteristics and ensuring accommodations for individuals with disabilities through all stages of employment.

Important Notice

• Job listings appear only on official Oura channels and verified boards.
• Applicants will not be asked for personal identification or payment upfront.
• Official offers are extended via Docusign following a verbal offer, not by informal messages.
• Oura does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies and is not responsible for related fees.