Senior Manager, Global Talent Acquisition

EC-Council isthe world's largest cyber security technical certification body. We operate in 145 countries globally and we are the owner and developer of various world-famous cyber security programs. We are proud to have trained and certified over 400,000 information security professionals globally that have influenced the cyber security mindset of countless organizations worldwide.

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About the Role

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Manager, Global Talent Acquisition to lead and elevate our global hiring strategy. With 12–15 years of progressive recruiting and talent acquisition experience, this individual will play a critical role in shaping our workforce by building scalable processes, leading high-performing teams, and partnering closely with senior leadership to deliver world-class talent across all regions.

Key Responsibilities

• Global Leadership: Own and lead the global talent acquisition function, ensuring consistent, high-quality hiring practices across all geographies.
• Strategy Development: Design and implement talent acquisition strategies aligned with business objectives, workforce planning, and future skills needs.
• Team Leadership: Manage, mentor, and grow regional TA teams and external recruiting partners, fostering a culture of performance, collaboration, and accountability.
• Employer Branding: Drive initiatives to strengthen the company's global employer brand and candidate experience, positioning the organization as an employer of choice.
• Executive & Critical Hiring: Partner with senior leaders to manage executive-level and hard-to-fill roles, ensuring speed, quality, and stakeholder satisfaction.
• Diversity & Inclusion: Integrate inclusive hiring practices to build diverse pipelines and ensure equitable recruitment processes globally.
• Data & Insights: Leverage talent analytics to measure success, forecast hiring needs, and continuously improve processes.
• Process Optimization: Establish scalable recruitment operations, tools, and technologies to support rapid, high-quality global hiring.
• Stakeholder Partnership: Serve as a trusted advisor to business leaders, HR partners, and executives on talent market trends, hiring best practices, and organizational design.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree in HR, Business, or related field preferred.
• 12–15 years of progressive experience in talent acquisition, with at least 5 years in a global or multi-region leadership capacity.
• Proven experience managing large-scale hiring programs across multiple regions.
• Strong people leadership skills with demonstrated success in building and developing high-performing teams.
• Expertise in employer branding, talent sourcing strategies, and candidate experience.
• Strong knowledge of talent acquisition technology, including ATS, CRM, and recruitment analytics tools.
• Excellent stakeholder management and executive communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to balance strategic leadership with hands-on operational execution.

Additional Information:

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