Head Talent Acquisition

EC-Council ) is the worlds 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 380,000 information security professionals globally that have influenced the cyber security mindset of countless organizations worldwide.

Position Overview

We are seeking an accomplished Head of Recruitment with 15+ years of progressive experience in Talent Acquisition and Recruitment Leadership. The ideal candidate will be responsible for driving global hiring strategy, leading high-performing teams, and partnering with business leaders to attract, acquire, and retain world-class talent. This role requires a proven track record in scaling recruitment functions, managing employer branding, and implementing innovative hiring solutions aligned with business growth.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Define,develop, and execute the global recruitment strategy to meet current and future workforce needs.
• Partner with the executive team, HR, and business leaders to understand organizational goals and align hiring plans.
• Forecast talent demand and workforce planning needs across multiple geographies.

Team & Process Management

• Lead, mentor, and scale a team of recruiters, sources', and coordinators to deliver high-quality outcomes.
• Establish robust recruitment processes, metrics, and KPIs to measure success and drive continuous improvement.
• Implement technology-driven solutions (ATS, AI-based sourcing tools, data analytics) for operational excellence.

Talent Acquisition Excellence

• Oversee end-to-end recruitment for leadership, niche, and volume hiring.
• Drive diversity and inclusion hiring initiatives to build a balanced workforce.
• Build and manage strong candidate pipelines, ensuring a superior candidate experience.

Employer Branding & Stakeholder Management

• Enhance the organizations employer brand in global markets through targeted campaigns and partnerships.
• Act as a strategic advisor to senior leadership on talent market trends and best practices.
• Collaborate with universities, industry bodies, and recruitment partners to strengthen external networks.

Compliance & Governance

• Ensure recruitment policies are in line with labor laws, compliance, and ethical hiring practices.
• Monitor market intelligence and compensation benchmarks to stay competitive.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (Master's degree preferred).
• 15+ years of progressive recruitment experience, with at least 7+ years in a leadership capacity.
• Proven expertise in global talent acquisition across multiple regions (Asia, Middle East, Europe, Americas).
• Strong experience in leadership hiring, employer branding, and recruitment technology adoption.
• Demonstrated success in scaling recruitment teams in high-growth organizations.
• Excellent stakeholder management, influencing, and communication skills.

Additional Information:

We are an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. We are always committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or veteran status and we do not discriminate on the basis of such characteristics or on the basis of any other status that is protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we work.

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