Director, Talent Acquisition

About the role

Collibra is seeking a leader to direct our global talent acquisition function as we navigate the intersection of data governance and AI. This role requires a forward-thinking approach to integrating AI into the recruiting lifecycle while scaling our hiring operations. You will manage our talent strategy to support our growth as a category leader in enterprise technology.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Define and execute a global hiring strategy aligned with our business growth objectives.
• Overhaul recruiting operations by integrating automation and AI to enhance sourcing, screening, and recruiter output.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to translate business plans into effective hiring pipelines.
• Manage and mentor a high-performing recruiting team to act as strategic partners to the business.
• Establish reporting rhythms and market intelligence to track pipeline health and hiring performance.
• Improve candidate quality, hiring velocity, and the overall applicant experience.
• Work with Employer Brand and hiring managers to strengthen our market position.
• Govern recruiting technology and AI tools, balancing innovation with risk management.
• Integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives into every stage of the hiring process.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in talent acquisition, including leadership roles within high-growth B2B SaaS or enterprise tech companies.
• Proven success hiring for both technical and go-to-market organizations.
• Experience transforming recruiting operating models or building new talent strategies.
• Practical experience using AI tools like Claude, Gemini, ChatGPT, or Copilot to solve business challenges or improve workflows.
• Experience building AI fluency assessments into recruitment processes.
• Bachelor degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Strong executive presence with the ability to influence decisions using data and market insights.

Nice to have

• Experience scaling functions in rapidly changing environments.

Skills & tools

• AI-powered recruiting tools
• Automation workflows
• Market intelligence and data reporting
• Executive stakeholder management
• Diversity, equity, and inclusion strategy

Practical notes

• This role is based in our New York or Raleigh offices.
• The hybrid model requires at least two days in the office per week, though business needs may require four to five days on-site.
• Base salary range is $184,000 to $210,000 per year.
• This position is not eligible for commission or visa sponsorship.
• Total rewards include bonus potential, equity, a Flex Fund monthly stipend, and 401k plans.
• Success is measured by meeting hiring managers within two weeks, presenting a new operating model within one month, making a hire within 60 days, and embedding AI fluency assessments within 90 days.