Talent Acquisition Manager - Americas

Founded by mathematicians and cyber defense experts in 2013, Darktrace is a global leader in cyber security AI, delivering complete AI-powered solutions in its mission to free the world of cyber disruption.

We protect more than 9,000 customers from the world’s most complex threats, including ransomware, cloud, and SaaS attacks.

Our roots lie deep in innovation. The Darktrace AI Research Centre based in our Cambridge, UK headquarters, has conducted research establishing new thresholds in cyber security, with technology innovations backed by over 130 patents and pending applications.

For more information on our cutting-edge technology, visit .

As the Talent Acquisition Manager for the Americas, you will have a pivotal position managing a team of based recruiters (currently 4 but with potential to increase) while working on process improvement, strategy implementation and building strong relationships with key stakeholders.

The Talent Acquisition Manager will help develop and execute methods of identifying, sourcing, assessing, and attracting top talent for Darktrace.

You’ll report to the Head of TA based in the UK.

This hands-on position blends full life-cycle recruitment (50%) with team leadership and making contributions to the business.

More about the role :

Delivery :

You’ll own the Americas hiring number, ensuring the team deliver. You’ll also be responsible for your own smaller requisition load whilst also working closely with your team to ensure US hiring targets are met.

We have a flexible hands-on culture and so we’re all able to step-in when required to assist across the team with day-to-day activities.

Last year the US team made over 500 hires predominantly in GTM teams.

You’ll encourage the team to build robust pipelines that can respond to rapidly changing business need and will continue efforts to reduce spend and increase efficiency.

Strategy and process improvement

You will work with the senior leadership team to implement the strategic direction of the team, ensuring that our TA processes and team are aligned for success.

We are building TA processes which deliver at scale, pace and can be easily adjusted. Working with the wider People Team you will assess current Americas hiring practice and make suggestions for improvements, fine tuning to meet business need.

Projects including increasing diversity within our workforce, and interview process enhancements and training. You will have a view on best practice and will bring knowledge and experience to the team.

Team :

You will work with your team on their career development plans, day-to-day issues and performance. You will have weekly one-to-ones and team meetings to celebrate success and identify areas where your expertise can assist.

Data and reporting :

You will provide accurate and regular data to show activity and performance. You’ll be confident to use metrics to guide conversations with both stakeholders and internally with the team, spotting issues before they become problems and measure success both quantitative and qualitatively.

What we are looking for :

The ideal candidate will have previously successfully led a small team of US recruiters, ideally in a tech GTM environment, with a career that developed from an IC role.

You will still be hands-on and happy to own roles whilst leading US hiring. You’ll also have :

• An inspiring style to help coach and guide the team to further success, you’ll engage with the team and encourage their further development
• Proven ability to operate at both a strategic and tactical level with ease,
• A pragmatic and outcome-oriented approach, leveraging data to make decisions,
• Exceptional organizational skills and ability to re-prioritize,
• Ability to work at pace and an understanding of how to translate business need into practical hiring processes.

Note : this role can be based from one of our East Coast or Central offices such as New York, Austin, Boston, Charlotte or Chicago.

We have a hybrid model and would encourage office attending twice a week.

Our US benefits include :

• Full coverage Medical, Dental & Vision
• 401 (k) matching
• Commuter benefits
• 10 paid holidays
• 20 days PTO

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