Director, Talent Acquisition

Director, Talent Acquisition

Spark is on a mission to transform the Medicare experience and we know that building an exceptional team is the key to getting there. We're seeking our first Director of Talent Acquisition : a strategic, people-first, and execution-driven leader who thrives in high-growth environments and is passionate about building world-class recruiting functions from the ground up.

In this role, you'll shape the way Spark attracts, engages, and hires talent. You'll architect best-in-class recruiting practices across the candidate lifecycle from employment brand to sourcing to close while also rolling up your sleeves as a player / coach. Reporting directly to our VP of People, you'll have a seat at the table influencing how Spark scales from ~100 employees today to 200+ and beyond.

This is a rare opportunity to build, lead, and leave your mark on the recruiting function at a high-growth Series B health-tech company that's defining what the next era of insurance should look like.

What you'll do :

• Build & Scale the Function : Design and grow Spark's recruiting organization to deliver against ambitious hiring goals across technical, non-technical, and executive roles.
• Lead & Coach : Manage one full-time recruiter and a network of contract recruiters, while laying out the roadmap for team expansion aligned with business needs.
• Own the Candidate Journey : Create a consistently best-in-class candidate experience that reflects Spark's culture, values, and mission.
• Partner with Leadership : Collaborate directly with executives and hiring managers to develop and execute talent strategies that align with workforce planning and growth goals.
• Champion Employer Brand : Elevate Spark's employment brand to position us as a top destination for mission-driven, high-performing talent.
• Optimize Systems & Processes : Implement and continuously refine recruiting tools, systems, and processes to drive efficiency, data-driven decision making, and scalable results.
• Player / Coach Mentality : Directly manage critical searches, sourcing and closing top candidates while mentoring and enabling your team.
• Deliver Insights : Track, analyze, and report recruiting funnel metrics, trends, and progress to leadership to inform strategy.
• Ensure Compliance & Competitiveness : Align hiring practices with legal requirements, compensation strategy, and market intelligence.

What we're looking for :

Nice To Haves :

Compensation :

Base Salary : $185,000 - $210,000 USD

Why you should join our team :

By joining Spark, you will get in on the ground floor of a fast-moving, well-funded, and mission-driven startup where you will have a profound impact on the brokers and beneficiaries we serve. And you'll learn, grow, be challenged, and have fun with your team while doing it.

We strive to help you and your family thrive. We're committed to supporting your happiness, healthiness, and overall well-being by providing a comprehensive benefits program. In addition to your base salary, we also offer :

Compliance :

Spark is a proud participant in E-Verify. As part of our commitment to compliance, we use the E-Verify program to confirm the employment eligibility of all employees working in the United States. For more information about E-Verify, please visit www.e-verify.gov.

Furthermore, for security and compliance requirements, we're unable to accommodate international remote work. While we fully support travel and time off, all work must be conducted from an approved location within the U.S.

At Spark, we are committed to hiring the best team to serve our clients regardless of their background. We need diverse perspectives to reflect the diversity of our problems and the population we serve. We look to hire people from a variety of backgrounds, including, but not limited to, race, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, religion, disability, and veteran status.