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As Director of Talent at Airship, you will be the functional owner of our global recruitment function. You will have end-to-end accountability for all talent acquisition activities across every geography (US, EMEA, APAC) and business function (Engineering, Revenue, Solutions, Marketing, G&A). This role is the single point of ownership for company-wide recruitment strategy, execution, and outcomes. This is a hands-on role. You will personally recruit for a variety of positions while simultaneously building the scalable systems, processes, and infrastructure that enable Airship to efficiently achieve its hiring goals. You will navigate both strategic and tactical work, from setting global talent strategy and reporting to leadership on talent metrics and insights, to sourcing candidates, running searches, and closing offers.
Job Responsibility:
Partner with senior leadership to understand business priorities and build a high-impact talent and staffing strategy aligned with Airship's growth goals
Perform global talent planning and headcount management in partnership with the Finance team
Design and execute a global talent acquisition strategy that supports our digital-first, remote culture
Design, own, and continuously evolve a dynamic, scalable recruitment operating model that flexes with Airship's hiring needs
Leverage a strategic mix of internal resources, AI-powered tools, and contract/outsourced support to optimize cost, speed, and quality of hire
Build the business case for and manage relationships with external recruiting partners (agencies, RPO providers, contract recruiters) to supplement internal capacity during peak periods
Identify, evaluate, and implement AI and automation tools across the recruitment lifecycle — from sourcing and screening to scheduling and candidate engagement — with a focus on efficiency gains and bias mitigation
Directly recruit for a variety of roles to ensure key positions are filled with top talent
Manage and elevate the end-to-end candidate experience and recruitment lifecycle
Develop TA metrics and prepare clear, insightful reports with recommendations for senior leadership
Shape and strengthen Airship's brand as an employer of choice through close collaboration with cross-functional teams
Develop strategies for effectively utilizing contingent workers to support business flexibility and specialized needs
Ensure compliance with legal and organizational standards across all recruitment activities
Drive TA enablement through targeted training, education, and clear accountability mechanisms
Foster an environment of inclusion with an emphasis on developing strategies to build diverse teams
Requirements:
8+ years of experience in talent leadership roles, ideally within a growth tech environment
Experience building and managing flexible recruiting operating models that leverage internal teams, AI/automation, and external partners (agencies, RPO, contract recruiters)
Proven success hiring technical and non-technical functions at all levels, including executive search
Deep understanding of modern recruiting tools, innovative sourcing tactics, and employer branding best practices
Knowledge of AI applications in recruitment and demonstrable experience implementing AI-driven TA strategies and tools
Exceptional ability to leverage data and analytics to shape recruitment strategies and inform workforce planning
Strong executive communication skills, with the ability to scale messaging to diverse audiences
Experience with global talent acquisition and remote workforce strategies
Demonstrated experience partnering with executive and senior-level stakeholders on company-wide initiatives
Nice to have:
Familiarity in SaaS, enterprise software, or MarTech environments
Experience developing inclusive hiring practices that foster diverse perspectives and backgrounds
Experience with talent operations tooling and current on talent tech stack developments and emerging tech, especially AI-powered recruitment solutions
Understanding of machine learning principles as applied to talent acquisition
What we offer:
Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance options for you and your dependents
Flexible time off, company paid holidays, paid parental leave, and paid volunteer time off
Support for your overall wellbeing with mental health and wellness resources
Employer-subsidized life insurance as well as short-term and long-term disability
A digital-first work environment and a monthly stipend to support remote work
Mentorship and growth opportunities to build skills and accelerate professional development