Senior Director, Talent

Ladders; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 247,000 - 290,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fast-paced and collaborative work env.

Learning and development allowance

Competitive cash and equity

100% coverage for medical, dental, and

Up to $25K fertility/adoption/parental

Flexible PTO policy

Monthly wellness stipend

In-office meals, commuter stipend, and

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Senior Director, Talent to lead global talent acquisition for a fast-growing consumer technology leader in Denver, CO. You will shape strategy, balance workforce planning with hands-on leadership, and drive data-driven and AI-enabled recruiting across technical and non-technical roles.

In this role you will partner with senior leaders, strengthen employer brand, and expand LATAM recruiting including Santiago, Chile, while remaining hands-on with day-to-day hiring activities

Qualifications

• 12+ years in talent acquisition with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Experience building and scaling recruiting teams across technical and non-technical roles.
• Experience recruiting in LATAM and familiarity with the regional talent landscape.
• Expertise in data analytics to improve recruiting strategies.
• Familiarity with AI and technology-driven recruiting practices.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with cross-functional partners.
• Vendor management and negotiation experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and scale the global talent acquisition function by developing a comprehensive hiring strategy.
• Partner with organizational leaders to align talent needs with recruiting efforts.
• Balance hiring speed, cost, and quality using sound business judgment.
• Use data and metrics to improve recruiting performance and hiring outcomes.
• Integrate innovative technology and AI into recruiting processes.
• Develop recruiting strategies for LATAM markets, including Santiago, Chile.
• Strengthen employer brand recognition to attract top talent.
• Remain actively involved in day‑to‑day recruiting operations while driving long‑term strategy.

Skills

Leadership

Data analytics

AI in recruiting

Vendor management

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Senior Director, Talent to join the team of a leader in the Consumer Technology space.

This role will shape and lead the global talent acquisition strategy for a fast‑growing consumer technology organization. The position will balance strategic workforce planning with hands‑on recruiting leadership across technical and non‑technical hiring needs. You will partner closely with business leaders to improve hiring outcomes, strengthen employer brand visibility, and bring data‑driven and AI‑enabled practices into the recruiting function.

Location: Denver, CO - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $247,000 - $290,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Lead and scale the global talent acquisition function by developing a comprehensive hiring strategy
• Partner with organizational leaders to align talent needs with recruiting efforts
• Balance hiring speed, cost, and quality using sound business judgment
• Use data and metrics to improve recruiting performance and hiring outcomes
• Integrate innovative technology and AI into recruiting processes
• Develop recruiting strategies for LATAM markets, including Santiago, Chile
• Strengthen employer brand recognition to attract top talent
• Remain actively involved in day‑to‑day recruiting operations while driving long‑term strategy

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in talent acquisition, including at least 5 years in a leadership role
• Demonstrated success building and scaling recruiting teams across technical and non‑technical roles
• Experience recruiting in LATAM and familiarity with the regional talent landscape
• Expertise in data analytics to improve recruiting strategies
• Familiarity with AI and technology‑driven recruiting practices
• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills with cross‑functional partners
• Vendor management and negotiation experience required

Benefits

• Fast‑paced and collaborative work environment
• Learning and development allowance
• Competitive cash and equity compensation
• 100% coverage for medical, dental, and vision
• Up to $25K reimbursement for fertility, adoption, and parental planning services
• Flexible PTO policy
• Monthly wellness stipend
• In‑office perks including meals, commuter stipend, and snacks

Our client is an equal opportunity employer.