Director of Talent Acquisition

4 weeks ago


Palo Alto, California, United States Obsidian Security Full time
About Us:

At Obsidian Security, we're dedicated to solving the unaddressed blindspot of SaaS Security. Our comprehensive and powerful SaaS defense solution helps businesses protect their most critical information. We're committed to delivering exceptional results and exceeding customer expectations.

We're a passionate team optimizing for impact by solving some of the biggest challenges in cybersecurity today. We listen closely to our customers, iterate quickly, and deliver to delight them. Working at Obsidian means contributing to an industry-leading cybersecurity product in an environment where customer satisfaction, privacy, and data ethics are paramount.

About the Team:

The Director of Talent Acquisition (TA) is part of the HR Team at Obsidian and is responsible for building a scalable recruitment strategy to meet Obsidian's ambitious growth objectives. This role will develop the recruitment process, implement data/metrics to drive the TA function, and foster strong relationships across the organization. This role is pivotal to build a strong recruitment function to support the business's current and future scaling needs.

About the Role:

As the Director of TA, some areas you will work on include:

1. Strategic Development
Develop and execute a scalable recruitment strategy that aligns with Obsidian's rapid growth plans
2. TA Operations
Optimize recruitment systems to maximize adoption and efficiency
3. Employer Branding, Candidate Experience & Diversity
Develop and lead Obsidian's employer brand strategy. Working with marketing and internal teams to build awareness, especially within cybersecurity and tech industries
4. Leadership & Team Building
Lead and mentor a high-performing TA team to manage hiring needs across a wide range of functions and global geographies
5. Executive Recruiting
Develop and lead the overall executive recruiting strategy to identify and engage C-level, VP, and Director-level talent across multiple functions.

About You:

We're looking for a seasoned talent acquisition professional with 10+ years of experience, 5+ years in a leadership role, ideally within fast-growing companies, particularly in the cybersecurity or tech sectors. You should have a proven ability to scale recruitment functions in high-growth environments, including experience with global hiring and distributed teams. Strong understanding of ATS tools, recruitment technologies, and data-driven recruiting strategies is a must. Experience building strong employer brands, managing recruitment marketing, and delivering exceptional candidate experiences is also required. Demonstrated success in leading diversity hiring initiatives and fostering inclusive hiring practices is essential. Exceptional communication skills, with a successful track record of collaboration with senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders, are necessary for this role.

Employee Benefits:

We offer a competitive benefits package designed to support our employees' well-being, both at work and at home. This includes competitive compensation with equity and 401k, comprehensive healthcare with dental and vision coverage, flexible paid time off and paid holiday time off, 12 weeks of new parent or family leave, and personal and professional development resources. The base pay range for this position is $175,000 - $210,000 per year. Please note that the base pay range is a guideline and may vary based on factors such as work location, as well as the knowledge, skills, and experience of the candidate. In addition to a competitive base salary, this position is also eligible for equity awards based on factors such as experience, skills, and location. At Obsidian, we are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity and hire for talent, passion, and compassion. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to submit satisfactory proof of identity and legal authorization.

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