Senior Director, Talent Acquisition

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 190,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work flexibility

Hybrid arrangements available

Professional development opportunities

Access to advanced recruiting tech and

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Senior Director of Talent Acquisition to own the global talent acquisition strategy and operating plan across North America and India. The role partners with senior executives and hiring managers to shape workforce planning, improve hiring outcomes, and strengthen recruiting execution in a fast-moving, high-growth environment.

The leader will guide a lean recruiting and sourcing organization, drive performance measurement, and apply AI-enabled approaches to speed, quality,

Qualifications

• 10+ years in talent acquisition with 5+ years in leadership.
• Experience in fast-paced, high-growth environments with high requisition volume.
• Direct recruiting across North America and India, with market differences understood.
• Strong track record of accountability via performance metrics and KPIs.
• Demonstrated use of AI to enhance recruiting efficiency and outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Own the global talent acquisition strategy and operating plan.
• Lead and develop a lean team of recruiters and sourcers across regions.
• Define and manage a KPI framework to assess recruiting effectiveness.
• Implement AI across the recruiting lifecycle to improve efficiency and quality.
• Adapt recruiting practices to local market conditions and compliance requirements.
• Manage agency and vendor relationships to optimize recruitment processes.
• Act as a trusted advisor to executives and hiring managers on workforce planning.

Skills

Talent acquisition

Leadership

Performance management

AI in recruiting

Stakeholder management

Job description

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

This leader will own the global talent acquisition strategy and operating plan for a fast-moving, high-growth environment. The role will partner closely with senior executives and hiring managers to shape workforce planning, improve hiring outcomes, and strengthen recruiting execution across regions. This leader will also guide a lean recruiting and sourcing organization, bring discipline to performance measurement, and use AI-enabled approaches to improve speed, quality, and efficiency.

The position requires a highly strategic talent acquisition leader who can balance operational rigor with market responsiveness across North America and India. Success in this role will depend on building trusted relationships, optimizing agency and vendor partnerships, and adapting recruiting practices to local compliance requirements while driving measurable results.

Location: Remote

Compensation: $190,000 - $280,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Own the global talent acquisition strategy and operating plan.
• Lead and develop a lean team of recruiters and sourcers across multiple regions.
• Define and manage a KPI framework to assess recruiting effectiveness.
• Implement AI across the recruiting lifecycle to improve efficiency and quality.
• Adapt recruiting practices to local market conditions and compliance requirements.
• Manage agency and vendor relationships to optimize recruitment processes.
• Act as a trusted advisor to executives and hiring managers on workforce planning.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in talent acquisition, with 5+ years in leadership roles.
• Experience in fast-paced, high-growth environments with high requisition volume.
• Direct recruiting experience in North America and India, with understanding of market differences.
• Strong grasp of performance management and KPIs, with a track record of accountability.
• Experience in both agency and corporate recruiting.
• Demonstrated use of AI to enhance recruiting efficiency with quantifiable outcomes.
• Excellent relationship management skills with senior leaders.

Benefits

• Remote work flexibility with options for hybrid arrangements.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• Access to advanced recruiting technology and tools.
• Supportive team culture focused on high performance and collaboration.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in hiring practices.

Our client is an equal opportunity employer.