Global Head of Talent Acquisition

Global Head of Talent Acquisition
Semrush

📍 Spain / Netherlands / Germany (Global role)

Semrush — a global SaaS leader with 10M+ users and 1,700+ employees worldwide — is strengthening its People & Culture organization and opening a senior-level role: Global Head of Talent Acquisition.

This is a high-impact position reporting directly to the SVP People & Culture, responsible for building and scaling the entire global TA function to support Enterprise, Product & Tech, and AI-driven growth priorities.

What you’ll do

1. Build and lead a scalable global TA operating model
— Design and evolve a TA model that balances speed, quality, cost discipline, and fairness
— Define clear responsibilities across TA, HRBPs, Hiring Managers, COEs
— Ensure the model flexes during growth, hiring freezes, or restructuring

2. Drive hiring excellence for critical roles
— Own outcomes for business-critical hires across Sales, Product, Tech, Enterprise
— Establish consistent, structured interviewing across all regions
— Partner with Employer Branding to elevate top-of-funnel quality

3. Strengthen leadership partnership & governance
— Advise senior leaders on workforce planning and hiring prioritization
— Enforce headcount, offer, exception, and location governance
— Ensure hiring plans align with budget, revenue, and operational constraints

4. Improve experience for candidates, hiring managers, recruiters
— Reduce friction while keeping quality and compliance
— Use data and feedback loops to refine the entire hiring journey

5. Lead and develop a high-performing TA organization
— Build a strong TA leadership bench with clear accountability
— Improve engagement, capability, and long-term sustainability of the team
— Foster a culture of ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement

Who we’re looking for
— Bachelor’s degree (HR, Business, Psychology or related) or equivalent experience
— 7+ years in Talent Acquisition, including leadership of global or multi-region teams
— Background in fast-scaling, complex, or public tech companies
— Expertise in TA operating models, governance, and workforce planning
— Strong business acumen and ability to translate strategy into hiring priorities
— Proven experience hiring for Enterprise, Sales, Product/Tech
— Data-driven approach with mastery of TA metrics
— Ability to influence senior stakeholders and challenge constructively

Nice-to-have:
— Experience hiring in margin-focused environments
— Exposure to AI-enabled recruiting tools and TA automation
— Experience integrating TA post-M&A

What Semrush offers
— Flexible working hours
— Unlimited PTO
— Flexi Benefits for personal hobbies
— Employee Support Program
— Financial aid for family loss
— ERGs and supportive culture
— Office meals, snacks, beverages
— Corporate events & teambuilding
— Training, courses, conferences

About Semrush
A global online visibility management platform trusted by 10+ million users across 150+ countries.
17 years on the market, NYSE-listed, multi-award-winning (G2 Top 100, Great Place to Work, Deloitte Fast 500).

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