Director – Talent Acquisition

Granicus

. Own the global talent acquisition strategy, operating model, recruiting priorities, and performance expectations .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $120,000 - $180,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in global talent acquisition strategy, including leadership of recruiting teams and the ability to leverage data and metrics for process improvement. Proficient in full-cycle recruiting, compliance, and the implementation of AI-enabled recruiting tools.

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Global Talent Acquisition StrategyLeadership of Recruiting TeamsAI-Enabled Recruiting ToolsFull-Cycle RecruitingData Privacy Compliance

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Hard Skills

Talent AcquisitionSourcing StrategyCandidate AssessmentRecruiting MetricsVendor ManagementWorkforce PlanningChange ManagementProcess ImprovementEmployer BrandingMatrixed Team Leadership

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationCross-Cultural CollaborationInfluencing Without AuthorityChange ManagementPrioritization

Tools & Technologies

ATS UsageAI Recruiting ToolsTalent Intelligence PlatformsSourcing TechnologiesRecruiting Technology Investments

Industry Keywords

Global RecruitingTechnologySaaSComplianceBias Mitigation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the global talent acquisition strategy, operating model, recruiting priorities, and performance expectations
Lead the global recruiting team and provide matrixed oversight and strategic direction for the India recruiting team
Partner with executives, HR Business Partners, hiring leaders, Finance, and cross-functional teams on hiring strategy and workforce planning
Anticipate future talent needs and evaluate build-versus-buy talent strategies
Identify hiring risks and develop proactive talent acquisition plans
Coach, develop, and hold recruiting team members accountable
Support critical leadership searches, succession planning, and executive talent acquisition strategies
Advise hiring leaders on workforce planning, hiring tradeoffs, candidate assessment, market dynamics, and prioritization
Provide hiring manager coaching, interview training, selection guidance, and best practices
Deliver labor market, talent availability, compensation, competitive hiring, and emerging-skills insights
Own ATS discipline, reporting cadence, recruiting metrics, and operating rhythms
Use data to identify risks, improve process effectiveness, and strengthen stakeholder confidence
Lead adoption and optimization of AI recruiting tools and practices with human oversight, privacy, compliance, and bias awareness
Own the talent acquisition budget, vendor relationships, agency strategy, recruiting technology investments, and sourcing partnerships
Develop talent market, sourcing, pipeline, and employer brand strategies
Improve recruiting workflows, systems, vendor partnerships, compliance, and candidate experience across global teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 10 years of progressive talent acquisition experience, including leadership of recruiting teams in a fast-paced, global, technology, SaaS, or similarly complex business environment
Minimum 5 years of people leadership experience
Experience leading or influencing recruiting teams in a matrixed, global environment
Experience partnering with or providing oversight to India-based recruiting teams strongly preferred
Strong executive presence and ability to advise senior leaders on workforce planning, hiring tradeoffs, talent market dynamics, and recruiting strategy
Proven ability to use recruiting metrics, market data, and operational insights to improve hiring outcomes, process efficiency, team capacity planning, and stakeholder visibility
Experience evaluating, implementing, or optimizing AI-enabled recruiting tools, sourcing technologies, automation, or talent intelligence platforms
Sound judgment regarding compliance, bias mitigation, data privacy, and human decision-making oversight
Deep knowledge of full-cycle recruiting, sourcing strategy, candidate assessment, employer branding, ATS usage, vendor management, and compliant recruiting practices
Ability to operate at both strategic and execution levels
Excellent communication, change management, prioritization, and cross-cultural collaboration skills
Ability to lead through ambiguity and influence without direct authority
Responsible for preserving the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of Granicus information assets
Responsible for ensuring employee and customer data privacy and completing required privacy training
No degree requirement stated for this role

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible Time Off
Company-Wide Wellbeing Days
Work From Home Reimbursement
Multiple Health Plan Options, including a 100% employer-paid plan
Employer HSA Contributions
Fitness Reimbursement Program
On-Demand Mental Health Support, including Headspace and other wellness tools
Paid Parental Leave for birthing and non-birthing parents
Traditional & Roth 401(k) with a generous company match
Life & AD&D Insurance with 100% employer-paid coverage
Online Learning Platforms
Competitive Salary & Bonuses
Employee Resource Groups
Coffee with Mark sessions
Microsoft Teams wellness, art, family, parenting, and other communities