MyFitnessPal

Director, Talent Acquisition

United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Health & Fitness, Consumer ServicesIndustries

Director of Talent Acquisition

Company: MyFitnessPal

Employment Type: Full-Time

Location Type: Face-to-Face

Salary: $160,000 - $185,000 (Estimated)


Position Overview

At MyFitnessPal, we believe good health starts with what you eat. We provide tools, resources, and support to enable users to reach their health goals. We are seeking a strategic and operationally-minded Director of Talent Acquisition to lead our hiring strategy and strengthen our recruiting function. Reporting to the VP of HR, this role will drive alignment between talent acquisition and workforce planning, enhance recruiting operations end-to-end, and will be directly responsible for end-to-end hiring for critical leadership and high-impact roles.

If you are highly motivated, results-oriented, and thrive in a fast-paced and collaborative environment, please apply. We’re looking to add talent that can help further define the culture we’re creating: consumer-centric, curious, and always innovating.


Responsibilities

Talent Acquisition Strategy

  • Design and execute a forward-looking hiring strategy that aligns with business objectives, growth targets, and workforce plans.
  • Translate organizational priorities into actionable recruiting plans, ensuring we are proactively positioned to attract and secure top talent across key functions.
  • Partner closely with People, Finance, and departmental leaders to forecast demand, identify capability gaps, and build a sustainable talent pipeline.

Operational Excellence

  • Optimize the full recruiting lifecycle; from requisition intake and sourcing to selection and onboarding; ensuring consistency, speed, and quality of hire.
  • Evaluate and refine recruiting infrastructure, tools, workflows, and performance metrics to drive scale and efficiency.
  • Leverage data and insights to inform decision-making, track progress, and continuously improve outcomes.

Team Leadership & Development

  • Lead and develop the Senior Lead of Recruiting and broader recruiting resources, cultivating a high-performing, collaborative team culture.
  • Set clear goals, provide ongoing coaching, and build capabilities within the team to meet evolving talent needs.

Critical and Executive Hiring

  • Personally lead or support searches for business-critical and senior-level roles, acting as a trusted partner to executive stakeholders.

Stakeholder Partnership & Communication

  • Build strong relationships with leaders across the organization to align on hiring priorities, gain buy-in, and ensure seamless execution.
  • Provide regular updates and strategic insights to senior leadership on hiring progress, challenges, and market trends.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field.
  • 10+ years of progressive experience in talent acquisition, with at least 5 years leading and scaling recruiting teams.
  • Proven ability to design and lead enterprise-wide hiring strategies and talent initiatives.
  • Strong background in process design, recruiting operations, and recruiting technology systems.
  • Skilled at influencing and building trust with senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated success in hiring for senior and critical roles across diverse functions.
  • Data-driven mindset with a focus on accountability, metrics, and continuous improvement.
  • Proficiency with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and recruiting analytics.

Skills

  • Strategic thinking
  • Leadership
  • Program Management
  • Coaching
  • Learning methodologies and tools
  • Communication
  • Relationship-building

Benefits and Perks

MyFitnessPal offers a wide range of comprehensive and inclusive employee benefits for this role including:

  • Healthcare
  • Parental planning
  • Mental health benefits
  • Annual performance bonus
  • 401(k) plan and match
  • Responsible time off
  • Monthly wellness and technology allowances
  • And others.

Application Instructions

Please apply if you are highly motivated, results-oriented, and thrive in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.

Skills

Talent Acquisition Strategy
Workforce Planning
Recruiting Operations
Stakeholder Collaboration
Data-Driven Decision Making
Team Leadership
HR Tools and Workflows
Performance Metrics

MyFitnessPal

Digital health platform for fitness tracking

About MyFitnessPal

MyFitnessPal is a digital health and fitness platform that helps users achieve their weight loss and wellness goals through a mobile app and website. Users can track their calorie intake, monitor exercise, and access personalized meal plans, along with articles on nutrition and fitness. The platform operates on a freemium model, offering basic features for free and premium subscriptions for advanced tools. MyFitnessPal aims to support individuals at all fitness levels by providing comprehensive resources for improving health and well-being.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2005Year Founded
$17.5MTotal Funding
BUYOUTCompany Stage
Consumer Software, HealthcareIndustries
201-500Employees

Benefits

Remote work flexibility
Physical office in Austin, TX
Annual, in-person company retreats
Company paid lunches & working sessions
Flexible time-off policy + flexible working hours (Unlimited PTO Plan)
Competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits
Safe Harbor 401K program
parental leave
Monthly Wellness Allowance
Reward & recognition platform
MyFitnessPal Premium
Modern Virtual Learning and Development Library
DEI Committee

Risks

Increased competition from free fitness apps could erode MyFitnessPal's market share.
The reliance on premium subscriptions may be risky if users prefer free alternatives.
The focus on protein and gut health may not appeal to all user segments.

Differentiation

MyFitnessPal offers a comprehensive database for food and nutrition tracking.
The app integrates gamification to motivate users in their health journey.
MyFitnessPal's voice log feature simplifies food tracking for premium users.

Upsides

MyFitnessPal's partnership with Medmate enhances its weight management solutions in Australia.
The app's new high protein meal plan educates users on protein's health benefits.
MyFitnessPal's community of 80 million users strengthens its market position.

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