VP, Talent Acquisition

Ōura is hiring a VP, Talent Acquisition to lead our global recruiting vision from our hybrid San Francisco office. This is a strategic executive role that shapes how we attract, evaluate, and bring talent into the organization as we scale across multiple markets and geographies.

Position Summary

As VP of Talent Acquisition at Ōura, you'll own the complete talent acquisition strategy and operations for a rapidly evolving health technology company. Reporting directly to our Chief People Officer, you'll architect how we source, assess, and hire talent at every level—from early-career programs through C-suite executives. This hybrid position is based in San Francisco and requires a minimum of four days per month in our office, with occasional travel across the US and internationally. You should be prepared for regular meetings with our Finland-based leadership team (typically 6–9 AM Pacific time) and periodic visits to our European offices approximately once or twice annually.

What You'll Do

• Develop and execute a comprehensive global talent acquisition strategy aligned with company growth and hiring priorities
• Redesign recruiting operations and team structures to handle fluctuating hiring demands while maintaining efficiency and quality
• Lead, mentor, and expand the talent acquisition team with clear accountability and a culture of continuous improvement
• Establish and manage recruiting KPIs; communicate performance metrics and trends to leadership and people operations partners
• Build assessment and interview frameworks that improve consistency and predictive accuracy across all levels and departments
• Partner with HR business partners, business leaders, and finance on workforce planning and prioritization
• Evaluate, implement, and optimize recruiting technology—including ATS, sourcing tools, and AI-enabled platforms—to boost speed and capability
• Manage a flexible capacity model: balance in-house recruiting with contract resources, RPO services, and executive search partnerships
• Support recruitment at all career stages, from university pipelines to executive-level placements, in multiple countries

Requirements

• Minimum 15 years of talent acquisition experience, including at least 5 years leading a team in a fast-paced, high-growth setting
• Proven expertise managing mixed recruiting capacity models and scaling hiring operations beyond 1,000+ person organizations
• Track record of designing or redesigning recruiting operating models and driving recruiting technology adoption
• International recruitment experience across multiple countries and employment regulations
• Demonstrated success recruiting across all role levels: entry-level programs, individual contributors, management, and executive positions
• Strong communication and influence skills; ability to partner with senior leadership and motivate global teams
• Strategic mindset combined with hands-on execution and attention to operational detail
• Comfort navigating ambiguity, leading during organizational change, and adapting to evolving business priorities

About Ōura

Ōura creates wearable technology and insights software that help people understand and improve their health. Our Ōura Ring and app provide daily data on readiness, activity, and sleep quality to millions of users worldwide. We're committed to supporting our team with resources, benefits, and a culture centered on well-being. Benefits include competitive salary and equity, comprehensive health and mental health coverage, an Ōura Ring, generous paid time off (20 days plus 13 holidays and 8 wellness days), paid parental leave, and employee discounts. Salary for this position ranges from $270,000 to $300,000, based on location, experience, and qualifications.

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