Job OverviewThe Global VP, AI Talent Acquisition sets the global strategy, standards, and governance for end-to-end talent acquisition across regions, while leading execution for senior and executive hiring, including building differentiated approaches to attract and hire AI-focused talent. The role drives consistent processes, systems, and reporting to improve quality of hire, speed, cost, and candidate experience.
Responsibilities1) Strategy, Governance & Operating Model- Define and evolve the global TA strategy aligned to enterprise talent priorities and workforce plans.
- Partner with business and technical leaders to translate AI strategy into hiring priorities, role definitions, and workforce plans (e.g., applied ML, GenAI, MLOps, data engineering, AI product).
- Own global TA standards, policies, and end-to-end processes; clarify global vs. regional roles and decision rights.
- Serve as the escalation point for governance to ensure consistency, transparency, and compliance across regions.
2) Senior & Executive Hiring- Lead end-to-end hiring for Director-level and executive roles in partnership with senior leaders and HR.
- Build and maintain strategic talent pipelines for critical roles and capabilities; provide market insight to inform hiring decisions.
- Develop sourcing and assessment strategies for AI/ML and data roles, including calibrated interview frameworks, technical evaluation partners, and competitive offer/closing approaches in tight talent markets.
- Ensure consistent assessment and selection standards for senior hiring.
3) Metrics, Reporting & Continuous Improvement- Own the global TA KPI framework (quality, speed, cost, and candidate experience) and define reporting standards.
- Consolidate regional performance into monthly dashboards; lead executive reviews with CHRO and senior leadership.
- Use insights to identify risks and drive improvement actions across processes, capability, and partner performance.
4) Systems, Data & Tools - Set the global TA systems strategy (e.g., ATS) including selection, implementation governance, and data standards.
- Ensure consistent system adoption, data integrity, and reporting across regions.
- Leverage data, automation, and responsible AI-enabled recruiting capabilities (where appropriate) to improve sourcing efficiency, screening quality, and pipeline visibility for critical skill segments.
5) Programs & Onboarding- Design and govern global recruiting program frameworks (e.g., intern/trainee/MBA and other early-career programs).
- Define success metrics, roles, and governance for programs and onboarding.
- Lead the design and global implementation of a consistent onboarding framework in partnership with HR, IT, and business leaders.
6) Partners, Employer Brand & Enablement- Set the global strategy and governance for executive search firms, agencies, and external partners; manage preferred supplier models and performance reviews.
- Partner with Communications/Marketing to align employer brand/EVP and candidate experience standards; build strategic talent pipeline approaches.
- Shape EVP messaging and targeted campaigns to attract AI/ML and data talent (e.g., thought leadership, community engagement, university/research relationships, and conference presence).
- Enable stakeholders through training for hiring managers and leaders (process, interviewing/assessment, decision quality).
Qualifications- 13+ years of progressive talent acquisition leadership, including global or multi-region scope; experience leading senior/executive hiring, including scarce technical talent segments (e.g., AI/ML, data, software engineering).
- Demonstrated experience sourcing, assessing, and closing AI/ML and data talent across levels (individual contributor through senior leadership), with strong understanding of AI labor markets, compensation dynamics, and candidate motivations.
- Demonstrated ability to build governance, operating models, and scalable TA processes across geographies.
- Strong analytics and executive communication skills; able to translate TA metrics into actions and decisions.
- Experience with ATS strategy, data standards, and driving adoption and change management.
- Collaborative, consultative leader with strong stakeholder management and vendor/partner oversight experience.
LocationThis role is located in Fremont, CA and is expected to be onsite three days per week.
TravelAs needed.
Compensation & BenefitsThe base pay range that the Company reasonably expects to pay for this position in California is $240,000 - $270,000; the pay ultimately offered may vary based on business considerations, including job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and education. The position is bonus-eligible, and there are medical, dental, and vision benefits available. There is a 401k saving plan and other benefits, such as Paid Time Off, Life Insurance, and an Employee Assistance Plan.
