Talent Acquisition Director

Jobgether; Ireland; Remote; EUR 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-first working environment

Competitive salary with quarterlyBonu…

Annual leave

Flexible working hours

Employee referral bonuses and flashBon

Top-of-the-line work equipment

Annual company retreats

Job summary

Jobgether in Ireland is seeking a Talent Acquisition Director to lead a global recruitment function across technology, sports, media, and digital entertainment. You will shape strategy, align hiring with business goals, and manage a dispersed team in a remote-first setup.

You will drive sourcing, employer branding, data analytics, and adoption of AI/tools to optimize hiring. The role reports to the Global HR Director and blends global standards with local market needs.

Qualifications

• Experience leading global or multi-regional TA teams.
• Translate business priorities into TA strategy and delivery plans.
• Develop recruitment managers and leadership in TA teams.
• Strong understanding of TA delivery, sourcing, branding, processes, and data.
• Experience using recruitment tech, AI tools, and automation.
• Strategic thinking with data-driven decision making.
• Excellent stakeholder management with senior leaders.
• Balanced global consistency with local market needs.
• Thrives in a fast-paced international environment.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead the global Talent Acquisition strategy across regions.
• Develop locally relevant recruitment approaches within a global framework.
• Establish proactive monthly hiring plans with milestones and visibility.
• Lead, coach, and develop recruitment managers.
• Build accountability and provide guidance to TA teams.
• Improve processes and candidate experience across hiring.
• Drive a technology-first approach with AI and automation.
• Strengthen data quality, reporting, and analytics.
• Enhance employer branding in priority markets.

Skills

Global TA leadership

Multi-regional experience

Strategic Planning

Data analytics

Recruitment technology

AI & automation in recruiting

Stakeholder management

People development

Communication

Tools

AI tools

Automation platforms

Analytics dashboards

Job description

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Talent Acquisition Director based in Ireland.

Lead the global talent acquisition strategy for a fast-growing international business operating across technology, sports, media, and digital entertainment. In this strategic leadership role, you will bring recruitment delivery, sourcing, employer branding, data, and technology together to support ambitious business growth. Reporting to the Global HR Director, you will guide a global team and ensure hiring priorities are aligned with business objectives across multiple regions. You will develop recruitment leaders, strengthen operational planning, and build consistent, high-quality hiring practices while adapting to local talent markets. With a strong focus on innovation, you will use AI, automation, and recruitment technology to improve efficiency and decision-making. This is an opportunity to shape a global talent function, influence organisational growth, and make a measurable impact in a dynamic, remote-first environment.

Accountabilities

• Define and lead the global Talent Acquisition strategy, aligning hiring, sourcing, and employer branding priorities with business objectives across regions.

• Develop locally relevant recruitment approaches while maintaining a consistent global framework and clear standards.

• Establish proactive monthly hiring plans, setting priorities, expectations, delivery milestones, and visibility on progress, risks, and outcomes.

• Lead, coach, and develop recruitment managers, strengthening their leadership, planning, and team management capabilities.

• Build clear accountability across the talent acquisition function while providing teams with the guidance and support needed to deliver results.

• Improve recruitment processes and hiring practices, ensuring effective collaboration with hiring managers and a positive, consistent candidate experience.

• Drive a technology-first recruitment approach by leveraging AI, automation, and recruitment systems to streamline workflows and reduce manual tasks.

• Strengthen recruitment data quality, reporting, and analytics to support evidence-based decisions and measure hiring performance.

• Develop and enhance the employer brand, increasing visibility and positioning the organisation as an employer of choice in priority talent markets.

Requirements:

• Demonstrated experience leading global or multi-regional Talent Acquisition teams.

• Proven ability to translate business priorities into a clear talent acquisition strategy and practical delivery plans.

• Experience developing recruitment managers and building the leadership capabilities of talent acquisition teams.

• Strong understanding of the full talent acquisition landscape, including recruitment delivery, sourcing, employer branding, processes, and workforce data.

• Practical experience using recruitment technology, AI tools, and automation to improve hiring efficiency and effectiveness.

• Strong strategic thinking, planning, and analytical skills, with the ability to use data and insights to guide decisions.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, particularly when partnering with senior leaders and hiring managers.

• Flexible, pragmatic leadership style, with sound judgement and the ability to balance global consistency with local market requirements.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, international, and evolving business environment.

Benefits:

• Remote-first working environment.

• Competitive salary with individual quarterly performance bonuses.

• Annual leave.

• Flexible working hours.

• Employee referral bonuses and additional flash bonuses.

• Top-of-the-line work equipment.

• Annual company retreats, offering opportunities to connect and build relationships with colleagues across the business.