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# Head of Talent Acquisition at Apollo.io

- **Company:** Apollo.io
- **Location:** San Francisco, CA
- **Compensation:** $292k–$365k
- **Work type:** hybrid
- **Posted:** 2026-09-11
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-12
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/apolloio/jobs/6136672004

## Job description

[Apollo.io](http://apollo.io/) is the leading go-to-market solution for revenue teams, trusted by over 500,000 companies and millions of users globally, from rapidly growing startups to some of the world's largest enterprises. Founded in 2015, the company is one of the fastest growing companies in SaaS, raising approximately $250 million to date and valued at $1.6 billion. [Apollo.io](http://apollo.io/) provides sales and marketing teams with easy access to verified contact data for over 210 million B2B contacts and 35 million companies worldwide, along with tools to engage and convert these contacts in one unified platform. By helping revenue professionals find the most accurate contact information and automating the outreach process, [Apollo.io](http://apollo.io/) turns prospects into customers. Apollo raised a series D in 2023 and is backed by top-tier investors, including Sequoia Capital, Bain Capital Ventures, and more, and counts the former President and COO of Hubspot, JD Sherman, among its board members.

## The Role

We are seeking an experienced Head of Talent Acquisition to join our rapidly growing technology startup. This critical leadership role will be responsible for building and scaling a high-performing global recruiting organization, implementing AI-powered recruiting strategies, and serving as a trusted partner to our executive team. The ideal candidate will combine a deep understanding of talent acquisition best practices with a passion for innovation and automation. San Francisco Bay Area candidates strongly preferred due to the proximity to our executive team.

What You’ll Do:

- Lead and scale the Talent Acquisition function to support Apollo’s rapid growth across all business units, including R&D, go-to-market, and G&A.
- Design and execute a global recruiting strategy that leverages AI and automation to drive efficiency, quality, and an exceptional candidate experience.
- Build and mentor a high-performing TA team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability.
- Partner closely with the executive team and senior leaders to forecast hiring needs and align recruiting priorities with business objectives.
- Establish and track key recruiting metrics to measure performance, optimize processes, and drive data-driven decision making.
- Collaborate with Marketing and People teams to enhance Apollo’s employer brand and attract top-tier candidates.
- Implement scalable recruiting operations, tools, and systems to enable a seamless and efficient hiring process.

What You Bring:

- 10+ years of recruiting experience, ideally including time at a high-growth startup.
- Proven track record of scaling TA functions in late-stage startups or unicorn-stage companies, ideally with PLG and SMB go-to-market experience.
- Deep familiarity with AI-powered recruiting tools and a track record of using technology to improve recruiting outcomes.
- Experience managing global recruiting teams and hiring across technical, go-to-market, and G&A roles.
- Strong operational mindset, with expertise in recruiting metrics, process design, and systems implementation.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust and influence at all levels of the organization.
- Strategic thinker with a bias for action and a hands-on approach to execution.

The listed Pay Range reflects the total cash compensation inclusive of annual base salary and annual bonus as applicable. For sales roles, the range provided is the role’s On Target Earnings ("OTE") range, meaning that the range includes both the sales commissions/sales bonus target and annual base salary for the role. This salary range may be inclusive of several career levels at Apollo and will be narrowed during the interview process based on a number of factors, including the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and location. Applicants interested in this role who are not located in the US may request the annual salary range for their location during the interview process.

Additional benefits for this role may include: equity; company bonus or sales commissions/bonuses; 401(k) plan; at least 10 paid holidays per year, flex PTO, and parental leave; employee assistance program and wellbeing benefits; global travel coverage; life/AD&D/STD/LTD insurance; FSA/HSA and medical, dental, and vision benefits.

San Francisco Pay Range $292,000—$365,000 USD

We are AI Native

Apollo.io is an AI-native company built on a culture of continuous improvement. We’re on the front lines of driving productivity for our customers—and we expect the same mindset from our team. If you're energized by finding smarter, faster ways to get things done using AI and automation, you'll thrive here.

## Why You’ll Love Working at Apollo

At Apollo, we’re driven by a shared mission: to help our customers unlock their full revenue potential. That’s why we take extreme ownership of our work, move with focus and urgency, and learn voraciously to stay ahead.

We invest deeply in your growth, ensuring you have the resources, support, and autonomy to own your role and make a real impact. Collaboration is at our core—we’re all for one, meaning you’ll have a team across departments ready to help you succeed. We encourage bold ideas and courageous action, giving you the freedom to experiment, take smart risks, and drive big wins.

If you’re looking for a place where your work matters, where you can push boundaries, and where your career can thrive—Apollo is the place for you.

Learn more [here!](https://www.apollo.io/we-are-apollo)

## About Apollo.io

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Apollo.io is the world’s leading AI-powered B2B go-to-market platform, helping sales and marketing teams find verified contact data and automate outreach.
- **Entity Type**: Private – Series D ($100M raised in 2023)
- **Headquarters**: Not publicly available (remote-first, global team across 22+ countries)
- **Founded**: Not publicly available
- **Founders**: Not publicly available

## Core Business
- **Primary industry/industries**: Sales intelligence, go-to-market (GTM) software, AI-driven sales automation
- **Target customers**: B2B – from rapidly growing startups to large enterprises; sales, marketing, and revenue teams
- **Mission or purpose statement**: “Build pipeline smarter, close deals faster, and simplify your tech stack with a unified platform built for modern sales and marketing teams.” [apollo.io](https://www.apollo.io/)

## Products & Services
- **Apollo AI Sales Platform**: Unified SaaS platform combining outbound prospecting, inbound lead capture, data enrichment, and deal execution. Provides access to over 210 million verified B2B contacts and AI-powered automation for outreach and follow-up. [apollo.io](https://www.apollo.io/)

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed
- **Key Metric**: Total funding – $100M Series D (2023) led by Sequoia Capital and Bain Capital Ventures.
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Sequoia Capital, Bain Capital Ventures; board includes former President/COO of HubSpot.
- **Growth Signals**:
  - 700+ employees across 22+ countries (some sources indicate 30 countries) [apollo.io/life-at-apollo](https://www.apollo.io/life-at-apollo) [apollo.io/we-are-apollo](https://www.apollo.io/we-are-apollo)
  - Trusted by over 500,000 companies and millions of users globally [job-boards.greenhouse.io/apolloio](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/apolloio)
  - 4.0/5 Glassdoor rating [apollo.io/life-at-apollo](https://www.apollo.io/life-at-apollo)
  - Named one of America’s best startup employers by Forbes [apollo.io/careers](https://www.apollo.io/careers)

## Competitive Advantages
- **AI-native platform**: Entire product built with AI-first thinking, giving users advanced automation and insights.
- **Largest B2B contact database**: Over 210 million verified contacts – “one of the largest, most accurate business data networks on the planet.” [apollo.io](https://www.apollo.io/)
- **Unified solution**: Combines outbound, inbound, data enrichment, and deal execution in a single platform, reducing tech stack complexity.
- **Strong security & compliance**: SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, CCPA, PCI DSS, CASA Tier 2, EU-US DPF certified. [apollo.io](https://www.apollo.io/)

## Strategic Focus
- **AI-first go-to-market**: Continuing to embed AI across the platform to automate prospecting, outreach, and deal management.
- **Global scaling**: Expanding remote team across 22+ countries and opening new hubs (Austin, London, Mexico City, Salt Lake City).
- **Enterprise growth**: Building founding enterprise sales team and expanding mid-market and SMB segments.

## Why Work Here
- **Remote-first culture**: “Work from wherever you thrive” with clear expectations for communication and collaboration; remote and in-person roles available. [apollo.io/life-at-apollo](https://www.apollo.io/life-at-apollo)
- **Perks & benefits**:
  - Competitive salaries, performance bonuses, and equity opportunities.
  - Flexible time off (no vacation day counting).
  - Learning stipends (books, courses, home office setup).
  - Medical, dental, vision coverage (US, Canada, India, other supported countries).
  - Mental health and coaching support for employees and dependents.
- **Engineering culture**: AI-native environment where employees build AI skills; “We’re AI native. You will be too.” [apollo.io/life-at-apollo](https://www.apollo.io/life-at-apollo)
- **Growth trajectory**: Scaled from small startup to 700+ employees in a few years; “It’s an exciting time to join.” [apollo.io/life-at-apollo](https://www.apollo.io/life-at-apollo)
- **Transparent hiring process**: Stages include recruiter interview, skill assessment (AI-powered for some roles), team interviews, and final leadership interview. [apollo.io/life-at-apollo](https://www.apollo.io/life-at-apollo)

## Sources
1. [apollo.io - Main Product Page](https://www.apollo.io/)
2. [apollo.io - Life at Apollo](https://www.apollo.io/life-at-apollo)
3. [apollo.io - We Are Apollo](https://www.apollo.io/we-are-apollo)
4. [apollo.io - Careers Page](https://www.apollo.io/careers)
5. [job-boards.greenhouse.io - Apollo Jobs](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/apolloio)

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