Director, Talent Acquisition

Salsify is seeking a Director of Talent Acquisition who will be a key member of the People Experience (PX) leadership team and report directly to the Chief People Officer. This remote-first position leads our global talent acquisition strategy across the US, EMEA, APAC, and Australia. The Head of Talent Acquisition balances strategic leadership and programs with hands-on executive recruitment, driving our mission to build high-performing teams across all regions.

How You’ll Make an Impact:

Talent Acquisition Leadership & Thought Partnership

• Lead a team of high-performing Talent Acquisition Partners across global regions, focusing on developing TA Partners who deliver exceptional experiences while being value-added advisors to the business.
• Partner with leaders across the organization to develop strategic hiring plans and ensure prioritization
• Create and optimize global recruitment processes, ensuring consistency and efficiency across all regions while accounting for local market needs.
• Drive data-informed decision-making through recruiting metrics tracking across regions.
• Collaborate closely with People team partners (Total Rewards & Compensation, People Operations, PX Business Partners) to ensure integrated talent strategies.

Systems and Process Management

• Own the global ATS strategy, including process improvements, new features add-ons, optimization, and training
• Design and partner with People Systems team on scalable recruitment workflows and automation within the ATS and HRIS

Interview Process Excellence

• Design and implement structured hiring across all role types and levels to ensure evidence-based decision-making
• Maintain scalable, positive candidate experience from the first touchpoint through rejection or offer.
• Create standardized scorecards and evaluation criteria
• Implement and optimize interview scheduling and coordination processes
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives based on candidate and interviewer feedback
• Partner with hiring leaders and coach TA Partners to design role-specific interview processes
• Monitor and optimize interview process metrics

Employer Branding Strategy

• Evolve our global employer brand strategy, working closely with cross-functional PX and Marketing teams to create compelling narratives that resonate.
• Build and maintain relationships with professional associations, industry organizations, and affinity groups to enhance Salsify’s awareness globally.
• Create and oversee content strategy for career site, social media, and candidate experience materials.
• Lead the development of employer value propositions tailored to different regions and roles
• Oversee talent events strategy, including virtual and in-person presence at key industry conferences, career fairs, and meetups.
• Partner with internal Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) on co-branding opportunities

Hands-on Recruitment

• Personally lead full-cycle recruitment for executive and critical roles across global regions.
• Develop innovative sourcing strategies to attract top talent in competitive international markets
• Partner with hiring managers and external firms to refine recruitment processes and ensure alignment with company values

You’ll Enjoy This Role if You Have:

• 8+ years of talent acquisition experience with 4+ years of people management experience
• Proven track record of building and scaling global talent acquisition functions in high-growth, tech or SaaS environments
• Experience leading remote/distributed recruitment teams across multiple regions
• Strong understanding of international talent markets and hiring practices across US, EMEA, APAC, and Australia
• Demonstrated success in executive search and critical role recruitment
• Experience with global employer branding initiatives
• Background in implementing DEI-focused hiring practices across different cultural contexts
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills (our company language is English); sense of humor a plus!
• Tools we use: Greenhouse, GSuite, Slack, LinkedIn Recruiter, Workday, and more

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