AVP - Global Talent Acquisition

Position: AVP - Global Talent Acquisition Full-time with Centific The Role We are looking for a transformational talent acquisition leader to lead our Global Talent Acquisition organization. Reporting to the Chief People Officer, you will own end-to-end recruiting strategy and execution globally — covering two fundamentally different but equally critical hiring motions: sourcing rare, highly specialized AI research and technical talent, and scaling high-volume operational delivery hiring that powers our AI services business. This is not a role for someone who manages the status quo. We need a bold architect who will reimagine the TA function from the ground up — building distinct recruiting models for each talent segment, scaling our technology to support both precision and volume, and establishing world-class sourcing and interviewing practices that hold up consistently across cultures, time zones, and role types. As a leader, you will set the vision, hold the accountability, and lead a globally distributed team. What You’ll Own Strategic Leadership & Transformation Define and execute a multi-year global talent acquisition strategy that supports our AI product and services roadmap, translating ambitious growth goals across eight countries into structured, executable recruiting programs. Lead a wholesale transformation of the TA function — rethinking operating models, team structure, and ways of working to match the pace of a fast-scaling, globally distributed AI organization. Partner with the CHRO and C-suite as a trusted advisor on AI talent market dynamics, competitive compensation positioning, workforce planning, and organizational design implications for hiring. Champion a culture of continuous improvement and accountability across the TA team, setting clear standards and coaching leaders to raise the bar consistently. Recruiting Technology & AI Implementation Own and advance the TA technology stack — ATS, CRM, sourcing intelligence platforms, and AI-powered screening and scheduling tools — driving adoption and continuous improvement across all geographies. Lead the implementation of AI solutions across the full recruiting lifecycle: intelligent sourcing, automated candidate engagement, predictive pipeline analytics, and bias‑reduction tooling. Sourcing Excellence & Dual-Track Pipeline Development Build best-in-class sourcing capabilities across two distinct talent tracks: (1) highly specialized AI research, engineering, and technical roles requiring precision, patience, and deep passive-candidate engagement; and (2) high-volume operational AI delivery roles requiring scalable, efficient, and repeatable sourcing infrastructure. Establish market‑specific sourcing playbooks across all geographies that reflect the unique platforms, channels, and networks in each country. Drive university and early‑careers partnerships in key talent markets to build long‑term pipeline depth for both research/technical and operational AI delivery roles. Interviewing Standards & Competency-Based Hiring Design and implement a globally consistent, competency‑based behavioral interviewing framework that ensures structured, fair, and predictive hiring decisions across all eight countries and both talent tracks. Develop differentiated interview architectures for technical/research roles (including technical assessments, portfolio reviews, and domain‑specific evaluation panels) and for operational AI delivery roles (streamlined, competency‑anchored processes optimized for speed and volume). Build and deliver interviewer training and calibration programs — equipping hiring managers and interviewers at every level with the skills to conduct high‑quality behavioral interviews. Create global feedback and calibration loops that track interview quality, reduce bias, and continuously improve the hiring process across regions and role types. Global Team Leadership & Regional Expertise Lead, develop, and inspire a globally distributed TA team across the Americas, EMEA (Spain, Serbia), and APAC (India, China, Singapore, Malaysia, Taiwan), building regional capacity that reflects local market expertise. Establish clear performance frameworks, capacity models, and coaching practices that develop regional TA leaders and drive long‑term team excellence. Drive accountability through meaningful global metrics. Employer Brand & Candidate Experience Champion an exceptional, consistent candidate experience across all geographies — ensuring every candidate interaction reflects our values as an AI‑forward, people‑centered organization. Partner with Marketing and Communications to build employer brand presence in AI and technology talent communities across each of our key markets. Build executive search, university/early‑careers, and technical AI hiring programs What You’ll Bring Qualifications 12+ years of talent acquisition experience, including 5+ years in a senior TA leadership role managing globally distributed teams across multiple countries. Demonstrated success leading TA in a high‑growth technology or AI‑driven company. Strong analytical skills with the ability to define, track, and act on recruiting metrics across both high‑touch and high‑volume hiring programs; experience presenting insights to executive audiences. Proven ability to lead two fundamentally different recruiting motions simultaneously: precision hiring for scarce, highly specialized technical talent, and high‑volume operational delivery hiring at scale. Experience leading global recruiting teams (preferably with experience in India and/or China) with the ability to adapt strategy to local market realities while maintaining global consistency. Experience building or overseeing a TA technology roadmap including ATS/CRM selection, sourcing and screening tools, and high‑volume workflow automation. Experience designing and deploying competency‑based behavioral interviewing frameworks at scale — including competency libraries, structured interview guides, calibration programs, and interviewer training across diverse role families. The ability to influence and align C‑suite and senior business stakeholders on workforce strategy, hiring standards, and resource allocation. Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field; advanced degree a plus. Preferred Experience Multi‑region recruiting expertise spanning APAC and EMEA, including deep familiarity with local talent markets, sourcing platforms, compensation norms, employment regulations, and cultural hiring practices. Experience hiring across the full AI talent spectrum — from AI/ML researchers and data scientists to annotators, quality reviewers, and operational AI delivery specialists. Familiarity with high‑volume recruiting infrastructure: RPO partnerships, tiered sourcing models, assessment automation, and capacity planning for operational workforces. Background at a company that has undergone a significant scaling event (rapid headcount growth, geographic expansion, or post‑funding hypergrowth) involving both technical and operational hiring tracks. Proven track record of implementing and scaling AI‑powered recruiting technologies Thought leadership presence in the TA community is a strong plus. Comprehensive healthcare, dental, and vision coverage 401k plan Paid time off (PTO) And more! Learn more about us at centific.com. Centific is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, familial status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. #J-18808-Ljbffr Centific