Director, Global Talent Acquisition and Management

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Director, Global Talent Acquisition and Management in Ireland.

This is a strategic leadership opportunity for an experienced talent professional passionate about building high-performing global teams and shaping the future of workforce excellence. In this role, you will lead both talent acquisition and talent management initiatives across an international, mission-driven organization. You will collaborate closely with executive leadership to design and implement innovative people strategies that attract, develop, engage, and retain exceptional talent worldwide. Combining operational expertise with long-term vision, you will drive organizational growth through recruitment excellence, workforce planning, leadership development, performance management, and employee experience initiatives. This position offers the chance to make a meaningful impact within a diverse, collaborative, and fully remote environment while helping to foster a culture of continuous learning, inclusion, and high performance.

• Develop and execute a global talent acquisition strategy designed to attract, engage, and hire top-tier professionals aligned with organizational values and objectives.
• Lead and optimize end-to-end recruitment processes, ensuring an efficient hiring experience for candidates and stakeholders across multiple regions.
• Define recruitment roles, responsibilities, and best practices while providing guidance and training to hiring managers and HR teams.
• Manage recruitment efforts for key and executive-level positions, delivering high-quality talent solutions with minimal oversight.
• Continuously assess and improve talent acquisition processes, tools, and methodologies to align with evolving market trends and industry standards.
• Strengthen employer branding initiatives through digital platforms, social media channels, and talent engagement strategies to enhance visibility and attract diverse candidates.
• Support workforce planning activities by forecasting hiring needs, advising on recruitment priorities, and developing annual hiring roadmaps.
• Collaborate with leadership on compensation structures, benefits benchmarking, succession planning, leadership development, and high-potential talent programs.
• Evaluate and enhance performance management frameworks, promoting a culture of feedback, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Build and expand learning and development initiatives that support employee growth, career progression, and organizational excellence.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to develop HR analytics and reporting dashboards that drive informed decision-making related to talent acquisition, retention, and workforce effectiveness.
• Lead stakeholder engagement and change management efforts associated with new talent programs, processes, and organizational initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in talent acquisition, executive search, and global recruitment leadership.
• 5+ years of experience supporting talent management and the employee lifecycle in HR Business Partner, HR Manager, or similar strategic HR roles.
• Previous experience within nonprofit, technology-focused, or mission-driven organizations.
• Strong understanding of talent management practices, workforce planning, succession planning, employee development, and performance management.
• Proven experience managing global recruitment programs and partnering with senior leaders on strategic workforce initiatives.
• Advanced proficiency with HR technologies, including HRIS, ATS, performance management systems, learning management systems, and employer-of-record platforms.
• Comfortable using cloud-based collaboration tools such as Microsoft 365, Outlook, Slack, Zoom, and similar platforms.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at all organizational levels.
• Strong analytical mindset with experience leveraging workforce data and metrics to support business decisions.
• Excellent project management capabilities, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced and distributed environments.
• Collaborative, adaptable, and feedback-oriented approach to leadership and team development.
• Experience working within international and fully remote organizations is highly desirable.

Benefits

• Opportunity to contribute to a meaningful global mission with tangible social impact.
• Collaborative, inclusive, and values-driven international work culture.
• Fully remote work environment with flexible work-from-home arrangements.
• Generous paid time off and public holiday allowances.
• Competitive local-market compensation package based on experience, qualifications, and geographic location.
• Comprehensive benefits package aligned with local country regulations and practices.
• Paid volunteer time to support community engagement initiatives.
• Annual professional development and continuing education allowance.
• Access to learning and growth opportunities that support long-term career advancement.
• Exposure to global teams, leadership initiatives, and strategic organizational projects.