Vice President of Talent Acquisition, Shift4
4 days a week in office
Commerce-enabling technology
Job no longer available
Commerce-enabling technology
1001+ employees
Job no longer available
4 days a week in office
1001+ employees
Company mission
To power commerce through our bold and determined spirit, and deliver the most trusted, comprehensive commerce experience.
Role
Who you are
- 12+ years of progressive experience in Talent Acquisition, with at least 5 years in senior leadership
- Proven success building and leading global recruiting organizations in high-growth or transformation environments
- Expertise in employer branding, sourcing strategies, and recruiting technology
- Data-driven mindset with strong business acumen and executive presence
- Experience managing TA across multiple countries, time zones, and cultures
- Excellent communication and influencing skills at all levels
- Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred
What the job involves
- The VP of Talent Acquisition will lead Shift4’s global recruiting strategy and operations, building a world-class function that scales with our rapid growth and global expansion
- Reporting directly to the CHRO, this role will design and execute a forward-looking talent acquisition strategy focused on quality, speed, candidate experience, and innovation. You’ll lead a high-performing global TA team and partner with senior executives to anticipate talent needs, strengthen our employer brand, and deliver results across all functions and geographies
- This is both a strategic and hands-on leadership role — ideal for someone who can balance global vision with operational precision
- Build and lead Shift4’s global Talent Acquisition strategy to support aggressive growth and expansion
- Partner with executives to forecast hiring needs and align recruiting priorities with business objectives
- Lead, develop, and inspire a global TA team across North America, EMEA, and APAC
- Create scalable recruiting processes, technology, and analytics infrastructure
- Ensure alignment between corporate, regional, and functional recruiting strategies
- Establish clear KPIs, dashboards, and metrics to measure hiring performance, quality, and efficiency
- Leverage data, automation, and tools to streamline recruiting and improve decision-making
- Partner with HR Ops and IT to optimize Workday Recruiting and related systems
- Build strong relationships with Finance and Workforce Planning to ensure proactive, integrated hiring plans
- Strengthen Shift4’s reputation as an employer of choice through targeted branding, content, and partnerships
- Champion a seamless, inclusive, and high-touch candidate experience at every stage
- Partner with Communications and Marketing to amplify Shift4’s brand story across digital channels
- Personally lead executive and senior-level searches in partnership with the CHRO
- Serve as a trusted advisor to the leadership team on talent availability, market trends, and competitive intelligence
Our take
An industry leader in integrated payment processing, Shift4 serves markets across North America, Europe and Asia. Its fintech solutions simplify complex payment ecosystems and power billions of transactions a year across many industries.
With hundreds of thousands of customers, Shift4 has developed hundreds of payment methods and processes a staggering $260 billion annually. Its clients include a large number of professional sports teams globally, as well as colleges and entertainment venues.
Interestingly for a company so far-reaching, the 1994-founded Shift4 only opened its stock with an IPO in 2020. Since then, it has established partnerships with companies such as the Minnesota Vikings American football team and software point-of-sale company Ingenico. This exemplifies the diversity of Shift4’s impressive client base.
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Company
Funding (1 round)
Aug 2000
$7.3m
EARLY VC
Total funding: $7.3m
Company benefits
- Opportunities for career growth, skill-building, and advancement
- Wellness programs, including mental health resources
- Happy hours, office celebrations, and well-being initiatives
- Paid time off for relaxation and quality time with loved ones
- Various paid leave programs, including sick leave, parental leave, and more to support life's important moments
- Flexible work schedules empower you to manage your commitments effectively
- Employee-nominated "Top Gun Program" to recognize exceptional individuals
Company HQ
Center Valley, PA
Leadership
D. Taylor Lauber
(CEO)Formerly Principal at The Blackstone Group, Executive Relationship Manager at Merrill Lynch, Director of Technology at Lois Schneider Realtor and Project Manager at United Bank Card.
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