Head of Talent Acquisition

Our Talent Acquisition has evolved significantly over the last two years. We’ve built a strong recruiting foundation, developed scalable processes, expanded our internal capability, and grown a global TA team across the US and Ireland.

Now we’re entering the next phase.

We’re looking for a Head of Talent Acquisition to help transform recruiting into a true hiring engine — one that can support rapid global scaling while continuously improving quality, speed, efficiency, and candidate experience.

Headcount growth continues at roughly 30% year-over-year, with a significant focus on AI talent globally. This role is critical in helping the company scale intelligently and competitively in one of the fastest-moving talent markets.

This is not a traditional recruiting management role focused only on delivery. We are looking for someone who can think strategically, operate hands-on, and leverage AI and automation to modernize how recruiting works. You will lead and develop a growing global TA team, partner closely with leadership across the company, and help redefine how we attract and hire top talent at scale.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop Sonatus’s global Talent Acquisition team across the US and Ireland.
• Drive recruiting strategy and execution to support continued global growth across Engineering, AI, Product, Sales, and Operations.
• Manage a high-performance recruiting function focused on quality, speed, scalability, and operational excellence.
• Leverage AI, automation, analytics, and evolving recruiting tools to improve recruiter efficiency, sourcing effectiveness, and candidate engagement.
• Partner closely with business leaders and hiring managers to align hiring plans with company priorities and organizational growth.
• Continue strengthening recruiting processes, interviewer enablement, and hiring discipline across the company.
• Own and analyze recruiting metrics to identify trends, improve forecasting, and drive data-informed decisions.
• Ensure a strong and consistent candidate experience across all stages of the hiring process.
• Support and influence employer branding and talent market positioning globally, particularly within competitive AI talent markets.
• Step into hands-on recruiting for critical or senior-level roles when needed.
• Continue optimizing external agency usage, ensuring partnerships are strategic, high quality, and cost-effective.

Requirements

• 7+ years of recruiting experience, including at least 3+ years leading and developing an in-house Talent Acquisition team.
• Proven success building and scaling recruiting functions, processes, and operational frameworks in fast-growing technology companies.
• Strong experience hiring technical talent, particularly within Engineering and AI-related functions, with a deep understanding of highly competitive global talent markets.
• Experience leveraging AI, automation, analytics, and next-gen recruiting tools to improve recruiting effectiveness and scalability.
• Strong leadership and people management skills, with experience coaching and developing high-performing recruiting teams.

Desired Skills & Experience

• Strong operational mindset with the ability to build structure, improve processes, and drive execution.
• Ability to operate effectively in high-growth, high-ambiguity environments with changing priorities and evolving business needs.
• Result-oriented and proactive approach — someone who takes ownership, moves quickly, makes sound decisions with imperfect information, and drives change.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and build trust across executives, hiring managers, and cross-functional teams.
• Proven track record of delivering against ambitious hiring goals while maintaining a high bar for talent and candidate experience.

Sunnyvale HQ Benefits & Perks Offered:

• Health care plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Flexible and Dependent Care Expense program
• Retirement plan (401k)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Unlimited paid time off per year, 14+ paid holidays
• Hybrid office work arrangement
• Complimentary lunches, snacks, and beverages during on-site working days
• Wellness benefit allowance
• Phone & Internet reimbursement
• Computer Accessory Allowance