Reporting to the Chief People Officer, the Senior Director, Talent Acquisition will own the global talent acquisition strategy and execution for Pindrop, leading a lean but high-impact recruiting team spanning the U.S. and international markets.
Build and execute a global talent acquisition strategy that aligns with business growth, future skill needs, and our organizational values.
Lead, mentor, and develop a geographically distributed team of recruiters supporting all business functions—Go-To-Market, Engineering, Research, and G&A.
Partner closely with C-Suite and Finance team to build accurate headcount forecasts, align hiring plans to budget realities, and ensure the company stays ahead of talent needs through proactive workforce modeling.
Design and optimize a modern, data-informed recruiting model, integrating AI, automation, and analytics to improve efficiency and quality of hire.
Ensure global recruiting compliance across all regions, including EMEA, Eastern Europe and other emerging markets.
Own and refine candidate experience, representing Pindrop’s brand of trust, innovation, and human connection at every stage of the hiring journey.
Collaborate with People Operations, Compensation, and HRIS teams to align recruiting, offers, and total rewards philosophy.
Oversee vendor relationships, agency partnerships, and recruiting technology stack performance.
Partner with leadership to shape Pindrop’s global employment brand and talent storytelling across digital platforms.
Establish measurable metrics for recruiting excellence, including diversity, velocity, quality of hire, and candidate satisfaction.

Requirements

10+ years of progressive recruiting and talent acquisition experience, including at least 3–5 years in a global or senior leadership role.
Proven success leading full-cycle recruiting across diverse functions—engineering, GTM, research, and G&A.
Experience scaling hiring operations internationally; familiarity with regional labor and compliance frameworks.
Strong business acumen with the ability to advise senior executives and translate business goals into talent strategies.
Demonstrated ability to modernize recruiting processes through AI, automation, and technology innovation.

Benefits

Competitive compensation, including equity for all employees
Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO)
Generous health and welfare plans to choose from - including one employer-paid “employee-only” plan!
Best-in-class Health Savings Account (HSA) employer contribution
Affordable vision and dental plans for you and your family
Employer-provided life and disability coverage with additional supplemental options
Paid Parental Leave - Equal for all parents, including birth, adoptive & foster parents
One year of diaper delivery for your newest addition to the family! It’s our way of welcoming new Pindroplets to the family!
Identity protection through Norton LifeLock
Recurring monthly Phone and Internet allowance
One-time home office allowance
Remote first environment – meaning you have flexibility in your day!
Company holidays
Annual professional development and learning benefit
Pick your own Apple MacBook Pro
Retirement plan with competitive 401(k) match
Wellness Program including Employee Assistance Program, 24/7 Telemedicine

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills

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Soft skills

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