Global Head of TA Operations and Excellence

Global Head of Talent Acquisition (Human Resource Division)

HR location:
Germany

Hi there! We are Semrush, a global Tech company developing our own product – a platform for digital marketers. Are you ready to be a part of it? This is your chance! We’re hiring for Global Head of Talent Acquisition (Human Resource Division).

Overview of the role:
The Head of Talent Acquisition leads Semrush’s global TA function and is accountable for delivering high-quality, business-critical hiring  role directly manages central TA Operations, Sourcing, and Coordination teams, and provides functional leadership to Talent Acquisition Partners embedded within business functions, ensuring consistency, quality, and alignment across the hiring ecosystem. Reporting directly to the SVP People & Culture, this role plays a critical part in enabling Enterprise, AI, and growth priorities while operating with strong governance and efficiency.

Key responsibilities

Build and lead a scalable, business-aligned TA operating model

• Design, implement, and continuously evolve a global TA operating model that balances speed, quality, cost discipline, and fairness
• Clarify roles, responsibilities, and decision rights across TA, HRBPs, Hiring Managers, and COEs
• Ensure the TA model can flex with changing business priorities, including periods of growth, hiring freezes, or restructuring

Drive hiring excellence for critical roles and growth areas

• Own end-to-end hiring outcomes for business-critical roles, especially in Sales, Product & Tech, and Enterprise-facing functions
• Ensure consistent, structured, and high-quality interviewing practices across regions and functions
• Partner with Employer Branding to improve top-of-funnel quality through targeted channels, messaging, and location strategy

Strengthen leadership partnership and hiring governance

• Act as a strategic advisor to senior leaders on workforce planning, hiring prioritization, and talent trade-offs
• Enforce clear governance on headcount, offers, exceptions, and location decisions
• Ensure hiring plans are aligned with financial constraints, revenue priorities, and operating plans

Improve candidate, hiring manager, and recruiter experience

• Deliver a hiring experience that is efficient, transparent, and aligned with Semrush values
• Reduce friction in hiring processes while maintaining quality and compliance
• Use data and feedback to continuously improve experience and outcomes

Lead and develop a high-performing TA team

• Build a strong TA leadership bench with clear accountability and performance standards
• Improve engagement, sustainability, and capability within the TA team
• Foster a culture of ownership, continuous improvement, and collaboration

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, Psychology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
• 7+ years of progressive experience in Talent Acquisition, including leadership of global or multi-region TA teams
• Experience operating in fast-scaling, complex, or publicly listed technology companies

• Deep expertise in TA operating models, hiring governance, and workforce planning
• Strong business acumen with the ability to translate strategy into hiring priorities
• Proven experience hiring for Enterprise, Sales, and Product/Tech roles
• Data-driven mindset with strong command of TA metrics and insights
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and challenge constructively

• Experience navigating hiring in constrained or margin-focused environments
• Exposure to AI-enabled recruiting tools or TA automation

• Experience integrating TA models post-M&A

• Flexible working hours
• Unlimited PTO
• Flexi Benefit for your hobby
• Employee Support Program
• Loss of family member financial aid
• Employee Resource Groups
• Meals, snacks, and drinks at the office
• Corporate events
• Team building
• Training, courses, conferences

Semrush is a leading online visibility management SaaS platform that enables businesses globally to run search engine optimization, pay-per-click, content, social media and competitive research campaigns and get measurable results from online marketing.

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