Head of Talent Acquisition

About Us: YipitData is the leading market research and analytics firm for the disruptive economy and most recently raised $475M from The Carlyle Group at a valuation of over $1B. Every day, our proprietary technology analyzes billions of alternative data points to uncover actionable insights across sectors like software, AI, cloud, e-commerce, ridesharing, and payments. Our data and research teams transform raw data into strategic intelligence, delivering accurate, timely, and deeply contextualized analysis that our customers—ranging from the world’s top investment funds to Fortune 500 companies—depend on to drive high-stakes decisions. From sourcing and licensing novel datasets to rigorous analysis and expert narrative framing, our teams ensure clients get not just data, but clarity and confidence. We operate globally with offices in the US (NYC, Austin, Miami, Mountain View), APAC (Hong Kong, Shanghai, Beijing, Guangzhou, Singapore), and India. Our award-winning, people-centric culture—recognized by Inc. as a Best Workplace for three consecutive years—emphasizes transparency, ownership, and continuous mastery. What It’s Like to Work at YipitData: YipitData isn’t a place for coasting—it’s a launchpad for ambitious, impact-driven professionals. From day one, you’ll take the lead on meaningful work, accelerate your growth, and gain exposure that shapes careers. Why Top Talent Chooses YipitData: • Ownership That Matters : You’ll lead high-impact projects with real business outcomes • Rapid Growth : We compress years of learning into months • Merit Over Titles : Trust and responsibility are earned through execution, not tenure • Velocity with Purpose: We move fast, support each other, and aim high—always with purpose and intention If your ambition is matched by your work ethic—and you're hungry for a place where growth, impact, and ownership are the norm—YipitData might be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for. About The Role We are seeking a seasoned Head of Talent Acquisition to lead the next phase of our recruiting function at YipitData. You will inherit an established team, systems, and processes and will be responsible for assessing what is working, identifying where change is needed, and evolving the function into a more strategic, scalable, and data-driven talent acquisition organization. Leading a team of approximately seven recruiting professionals, you will balance strategic leadership with operational depth, partnering closely with People and business leaders to improve how we hire. We are looking for a thoughtful change agent who can navigate complexity, challenge established ways of working, and turn strategy into sustainable change. This is a remote-friendly opportunity that can sit in NYC (where our headquarters is located), one of our office hubs (Austin, Miami, Denver, Mountain View, or Seattle), or anywhere else in the US. However, depending upon where the remote work is performed, income could be subject to New York State tax withholding. As Our Head of Talent Acquisition, you will be responsible for: Change Management & Transformation • Assess the current TA organization, processes, and ways of working to determine what should be preserved, improved, simplified, or redesigned. • Define and execute a roadmap for the next phase of Talent Acquisition, prioritizing the changes that will have the greatest impact on the business. • Lead the organization through change by building stakeholder alignment, navigating resistance, and driving adoption of new processes and expectations. • Strengthen partnerships across Talent Acquisition, People, hiring managers, and business leaders to create greater clarity, consistency, and accountability throughout the hiring process. Recruiting Leadership & Strate