Head of Talent Acquisition, Protex AI

• We’re looking for a high-potential talent leader who’s ready to take this next step in their career
• You know the value of building and evolving a high performance culture and know what good looks like from your previous experiences
• Proven experience in talent acquisition (tech, startup, or scaling environments ideal)
• Strategic mindset but hands-on approach—you love big-picture thinking but also rolling up your sleeves
• Strong stakeholder management—comfortable advising and influencing leadership
• Passionate about people development and how talent strategy connects with learning & upskilling
• Knowledge of hiring best practices, employer branding, and candidate experience
• Curious, driven, and eager to grow—this is your step-up opportunity!
• 8+ years experience in a Talent Acquisition role, including time spent as a full cycle Recruiter and 1-2 years in a Leadership role
• Demonstrated experience drafting and executing a talent acquisition strategy
• Demonstrated experience hiring across technical and non-technical roles
• Demonstrated experience screening and evaluating candidates through various methods (CV screening, video interviewing, writing assessments, etc)
• Demonstrated experience consulting with hiring managers and crafting job descriptions based on requirements
• Hands-on experience with Applicant Tracking Systems and resume databases
• Familiarity with social media recruiting
• Effective communication and collaboration skills

Desirable

• As Head of Talent Acquisition, you’ll own the full talent strategy. Attract, hire, and retain: hiring the right people, building scalable talent processes, and ensuring our team develops the skills needed for their long-term success
• You’ll partner with leadership to align talent planning with business growth, ensuring we attract, develop, and retain top talent in a competitive market
• We are seeking a versatile Head of Talent Acquisition to support our expansion following our Series B funding. This role will focus primarily on recruitment across both technical and non-technical positions, with geographic coverage including the UK, Ireland, EU, and US markets. The ideal candidate will also demonstrate ambition to support initiatives in other People Operations functions, including but not limited to performance management as we build a high performance culture!
• This role can be based out of our Dublin office or remotely in Ireland
• Own the end-to-end hiring strategy, from employer branding to candidate experience
• Create & refine hiring stages and processes, set hiring goals including timeframes and deliverables, all to scale efficiently as we grow
• Partner with leaders to forecast hiring needs and create a proactive talent pipeline
• Partner with leaders to own requisitions end to end, including sourcing candidates online and offline
• Drive data informed decision making by analysing recruitment metrics and by leveraging industry trends while enhancing a system that is both robust enough to withstand scale and agile enough to meet the needs of our growing organisation
• Connect hiring with skill development, ensuring our team is high performing and evolves with the business
• Work with leaders to identify key skill gaps and upskilling opportunities
• Champion learning & development initiatives to support career growth
• Help position our company as a destination for top talent in the tech space
• Ensure an exceptional candidate experience at every touchpoint
• Organise events such as job fair participation, career days, and build relationships with local universities to build our internship support capabilities
• Build relationships with networks, events, and communities to attract high-potential talent
• Support in onboarding and team engagement initiatives
• Enhance our retention strategies, including our benefits and compensation mechanisms
• Work closely with leadership on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts