Vice President of Global Talent Acquisition

Okta Okta · Enterprise · San Francisco, CA · Recruiting-180

Okta is seeking a visionary VP of Global Talent Acquisition to redefine how they attract and hire talent for their AI initiatives. The role involves architecting the global talent strategy, pioneering an AI-driven recruiting engine, leading and scaling a world-class team, and driving transformational operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong track record in global talent acquisition, a deep understanding of leveraging AI and automation in recruiting, and expertise in using data and analytics to drive strategy.

What you'd actually do

  1. Architect the Global Talent Strategy: Act as a strategic partner to the C-suite, designing and executing a forward-thinking talent acquisition strategy that anticipates future business needs, influences workforce planning, and positions Okta to win top talent in a competitive market.
  2. Pioneer an AI-Driven Recruiting Engine: Champion the integration of AI and predictive analytics across the recruiting lifecycle. You will leverage intelligent automation and data-driven insights to enhance sourcing, optimize processes, and build a highly efficient, modern talent acquisition function.
  3. Lead and Inspire a World-Class Team: Build, mentor, and scale a high-performing global recruiting organization. Cultivate a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous learning that establishes your team as a destination for top recruiting talent.
  4. Drive Transformational & Scalable Operations: Engineer and optimize our global talent acquisition processes for maximum efficiency and scalability. Champion a culture of innovation that delivers a frictionless and memorable experience for candidates and hiring managers alike

Skills

Required

  • demonstrated track record of leading global talent acquisition in a fast-paced, high-growth technology (preferably enterprise SaaS) company
  • deep understanding of how to leverage AI and automation to create a more efficient, effective, and equitable recruiting process
  • Experience building and leading multi-tiered global recruiting teams
  • Deep expertise in using data and analytics to drive strategy and influence executive decisions
  • Proven ability to act as a trusted advisor and thought partner to senior executives
  • master of cross-functional collaboration, building influential partnerships with leaders in HR, Finance, and other functional business units
  • design talent strategies with an "enterprise-first" approach

Nice to have

  • passion for mentoring and developing talent
  • talent magnet who can attract and retain top recruiting professionals
  • tell a compelling story with data and use it to predict future hiring needs
  • visionary leader who has experience working with abstract and complex challenges
  • executive presence to influence and drive alignment at the highest levels of an organization
  • growth mindset and a natural curiosity
  • change agent who thrives in an agile environment and can lead teams through transformation
  • customer-obsessed and have a passion for creating memorable experiences for candidates and internal stakeholders alike

What the JD emphasized

  • AI-Driven Recruiting Engine
  • AI and predictive analytics
  • AI and automation