[Hiring] Director of Talent Acquisition @Smartcat

Role Description

Imagine stepping into a role where hiring is not just a function, but a strategic growth engine for an AI-native company. As Director of Talent Acquisition, you will architect how Smartcat scales globally, building a hiring engine that blends human judgment with AI teammates to deliver exceptional talent at speed and quality.

You won’t just fill roles. You will shape the future of how we plan, attract, and hire talent in a company that is redefining what productivity and performance look like.

In a culture that is deeply results-oriented, acts fast, and values ownership, you will have the autonomy and expectation to challenge leaders, push for better outcomes, and continuously raise the bar on talent density across the company.

This is a role for someone who sees Talent Acquisition as a strategic lever for business performance, not a service function. Because this role works closely with team members based in Europe, it is expected to follow East Coast hours, typically starting around 8:00 AM EST to ensure strong overlap in working time.

Qualifications

• Results-first, data-driven mindset.
• Track record of delivering against aggressive hiring targets without compromising on quality.
• Experience building and leading high-performing Talent Acquisition teams in fast-scaling, global organizations.
• Successful partnership with FP&A and executive leadership on headcount planning and workforce strategy.
• Experience implementing AI or automation into recruiting workflows.
• Strong people leader who develops teams, sets a high bar, and creates accountability.

Requirements

• Build and lead a global, AI-first Talent Acquisition function.
• Partner closely with FP&A and executive leadership for headcount planning.
• Lead a distributed TA team across the US and Europe.
• Manage external partners and establish a scalable hiring engine.
• Act as a trusted advisor to executives and hiring managers.

Benefits

• A global, connected team with remote-friendly roles.
• Part of an AI Native Organization that embraces innovation.
• Opportunity to innovate in a $100 billion industry.
• Join a rapidly scaling company with strong product-market fit.
• Commitment to a culture of diversity and high performance.

Company Description

Smartcat is building the future of work, where human expertise meets digital teammates to drive productivity gains for the world’s leading enterprises. Our platform combines generative AI, human-in-the-loop workflows, and a living Enterprise Skill Graph that continuously learns and improves.

Over 1,000 companies, including 20% of the Fortune 500, rely on Smartcat to bring their business to the world—instantly, accurately, and in every language. As a Series C company with consistently high year-over-year growth, we’re scaling fast and investing in people who want to shape the future of work with us.