Niaya Kirksey

About Niaya Kirksey

I’m a strategic, data-driven recruiter with 10+ years of experience scaling high-growth…

Experience

1. Lead Business Recruiter

   Mapbox

   Mar 2024 — Present

   Mapbox is the leading real-time location platform for a new generation of location-aware businesses. Mapbox is the only platform that equips organizations with the full set of tools to power the navigation of people, packages, and vehicles everywhere. More than 3.9 million registered developers have chosen Mapbox because of the platform’s flexibility, security, and privacy compliance. Organizations use Mapbox applications, data, SDKs, and APIs to create customized and immersive experiences that delight their customers-Covering roles across Sales, Support, G&A, and Automotive for the US, Europe and APAC region from mid to senior leadership-Partner with senior leaders and C-suite level managers to understand strategic hiring needs and align recruitment efforts with organizational goals-Conduct full-cycle recruiting across Business and Sales recruiting, including sourcing, screening, scheduling, and extending offers-Build strategic plans for sourcing candidates with diverse backgrounds, employing innovative sourcing strategies and leveraging market data to maintain a robust pipeline for priority roles-Develop and roll out competitive compensation plans in partnership with hiring managers and the HR team to attract and retain top talent-Provide regular status reports and data-driven insights on recruitment trends, candidate pipeline health, and market conditions to inform strategic decision-making-Be the face of Mapbox to our candidates, maintaining professional and courteous communication to foster long-term relationships and enhance our employer brand.

Education

• DePaul University

  Bachelor of Arts (BA)