Director of Talent Acquisition

Overview This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Director of Talent Acquisition in Italy. This role leads the strategic vision and execution of talent acquisition for a fast-growing SaaS organization. You will design scalable hiring strategies, partner with executives and business leaders, and build a high-performing recruitment function that supports rapid growth while maintaining a high standard of talent quality and cultural fit. Your work will impact the company’s ability to scale efficiently, develop future leaders, and strengthen employer branding. You will combine analytical rigor, SaaS hiring expertise, and hands-on leadership to anticipate hiring needs, optimize processes, and coach a team of recruiters to deliver exceptional outcomes. This is an opportunity to shape the company’s talent foundation while driving measurable business results in a dynamic, hybrid-remote environment. Accountabilities Own and evolve the company-wide talent acquisition strategy to support rapid, sustainable growth. Partner with executive leadership and functional leaders to forecast hiring needs, set priorities, and align recruiting with business objectives. Translate business plans into hiring models, capacity plans, timelines, and start-date forecasts. Build, coach, and lead a high-performing recruiting team, ensuring execution excellence and accountability. Establish clear operating rhythms, scalable processes, and career paths for the talent acquisition organization. Strengthen employer branding through compelling storytelling, candidate engagement, and proactive pipeline development. Oversee TA technology, ATS systems, and analytics to optimize recruiting effectiveness and compliance. Analyze recruiting KPIs, funnel performance, and quality-of-hire metrics to continuously improve outcomes. Qualifications Proven experience leading talent acquisition in a high-growth SaaS company, scaling headcount 40–60%+ YoY. Deep knowledge of SaaS talent landscapes, including technical, GTM (Sales, CS, Marketing), and leadership roles. Strong strategic thinker, able to anticipate business needs and design scalable hiring solutions. Data-driven, with experience using ATS and HRIS data to guide decision-making and optimize processes. Demonstrated ability to coach and develop recruiting teams while maintaining a high hiring bar. Exceptional communication skills and confidence partnering with executives and senior leadership. Proactive recruiter with a passion for sourcing, relationship-building, and identifying top talent. Strong leadership presence, collaboration skills, and a commitment to improving hiring practices. Benefits Competitive base salary and annual review. Fully remote and flexible work options, with hybrid models where applicable. Generous PTO and paid parental, maternity, and medical leave. Comprehensive health coverage: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription plans. Mental health support via confidential counseling (BetterHelp). 401(k) retirement plan with 100% employer match up to 6%. Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA). Life and AD&D insurance coverage. Wellness stipend and home office setup bonus after one year. Support for continuing education and professional development. Company offsites and team-building events several times per year. Why Apply Through Jobgether? We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team. We appreciate your interest and wish you the best Data Privacy Notice: By submitting your application, you acknowledge that Jobgether will process your personal data to evaluate your candidacy and share relevant information with the hiring employer. This processing is based on legitimate interest and pre-contractual measures under applicable data protection laws (including GDPR). You may exercise your rights (access, rectification, erasure, objection) at any time. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us. #J-18808-Ljbffr