People Operations | ISMG Senior Talent Acquisition Manager , Princeton, U

ISMG is a global intelligence firm and media powerhouse, leading the way in cybersecurity, enterprise IT, and digital transformation. With 10+ brands, 38 digital media properties, and over 400 premier events annually—ISMG connects a network of over 2M executives, decision-makers, and innovators with the insights and opportunities they need to stay ahead.

We’re not just evolving—we’re accelerating. By continuing to enhance our solution offerings and expand our market reach, we’re entering one of the most exciting phases in our company’s growth. This is the moment to join us.

ISMG is seeking a Senior Talent Acquisition Manager to serve as a strategic partner and operational leader within our global Talent Acquisition function. This role is ideal for an experienced recruiter who is ready to operate at a leadership level immediately, with scope spanning execution, coaching, strategy, and cross‑functional partnership.

Reporting directly to the Global Director of Talent Acquisition, you will act as a deputy leader for the function—owning critical hiring initiatives, supporting and mentoring recruiters, and contributing to broader people strategies including learning & development, hiring manager enablement, and foundational HR support.

This is a highly visible, high‑impact role with a clear path to regional or global TA leadership. You’ll help shape how ISMG attracts, develops, and retains talent while operating in a fast‑paced, entrepreneurial environment where initiative, judgment, and influence matter as much as execution. This is more than a senior recruiting role—it’s an opportunity to help lead and scale a global TA function.

What you can expect:

Immediate strategic exposure and partnership with executive leadership.

Meaningful influence over hiring strategy, process, and talent development.

The opportunity to coach and develop recruiters and hiring managers.

A clear progression toward regional or global TA leadership.

Owning end‑to‑end recruitment for key business units and senior‑level roles, ensuring consistent quality, speed, and stakeholder satisfaction.

Serving as a senior talent advisor to business leaders—guiding workforce planning, role design, and hiring decisions.

Leading complex or high‑priority searches while modeling best‑in‑class recruiting practices.

Team Support, Coaching & Enablement:

Acting as a mentor and coach to recruiters, providing guidance on sourcing strategy, candidate assessment, stakeholder management, and prioritization.

Supporting onboarding, training, and ongoing development of TA team members.

Helping define and reinforcing recruiting standards, playbooks, and best practices globally.

Strategy, Process & Scale:

Partnering with the Global Director of TA on hiring strategy, regional capacity planning, and team structure.

Driving continuous improvement of recruiting processes, tools, and reporting to support scalability and efficiency.

Analyzing recruiting data and trends to inform decision‑making and optimize outcomes.

Employer Brand & Candidate

Experience:

Championing a high‑quality candidate experience across all regions and roles.

Contributing to employer branding, messaging, and recruitment marketing initiatives.

Ensuring ISMG’s values, culture, and growth opportunities are consistently represented in the market.

Broader People & HR Partnership:

Supporting talent development initiatives such as interviewer training, hiring manager enablement, and early‑stage L&D programs.

Partnering cross‑functionally with HR, leadership, and operations on people‑related initiatives as the organization scales.

Taking on special projects that support the evolution of ISMG’s people strategy.

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Human Resources, Business, or a related field (advanced certifications a plus).

6–8+ years of full‑cycle recruiting experience, primarily in an in‑house TA environment. (Previous agency experience is a plus.)

Proven ability to operate as a senior, trusted advisor to business leaders.

Experience recruiting across diverse functions and seniority levels, with proven success in fast‑moving environments.

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