
Hi T***m,
I’m J***e from StrategyBrain. I came across your profile and was impressed by your success building end-to-end Talent Acquisition functions,most recently at B***y A***n & L***n and V***x C***y B***k. We’re partnering with H***h T***s, an agile enterprise SaaS scale-up, on their search for a Global Head of Talent Acquisition to shape a worldwide hiring strategy and lead a high-impact team. Your experience mentoring recruiters and driving data-driven processes sounds like an excellent fit.
Would you be open to a brief conversation to explore this opportunity?
Looking forward to your thoughts.
J***e
HR Recruiter, StrategyBrain
Hi J***e, thanks for reaching out! H***h’s Global Head of TA role sounds right up my alley,I'd love to hear more about the team structure and key objectives. When would be a good time to connect?


Hi T***m,
Great to hear this aligns with your experience. Here’s a quick overview:
• Team Structure
, You’ll report into the SVP of People and build out a global TA organization of ~15 professionals: regional leads in the Americas, EMEA and APAC, plus dedicated sourcers and recruiting coordinators.
, You’ll mentor these leaders, establish best-in-class sourcing and interviewing practices, and foster a collaborative, metrics-driven culture.
• Key Objectives (First 6,12 Months)
1. Design and deploy a unified global talent acquisition strategy to support aggressive hiring goals across Engineering, Sales, Customer Success and other functions.
2. Partner closely with exec leadership to drive workforce planning, align headcount forecasts to revenue targets, and ensure robust DE&I metrics.
3. Implement real-time recruiting dashboards (time-to-fill, source effectiveness, candidate experience) to optimize workflows.
4. Enhance employer branding through campus engagement, thought leadership and targeted recruitment marketing.
5. Scale and develop your team, embedding continuous improvement and talent-development programs.
Why H***h? You’ll have full executive backing, a competitive compensation package with equity, and the chance to make a visible impact on a scale-up that’s on track to exceed 1,000 employees. This role offers both strategic influence and hands-on leadership,perfect for someone who excels at building high-impact TA functions end-to-end.
Would love to dive deeper,are you available for a 30-minute call tomorrow between 2:00,5:00 PM CT or Thursday between 10:00 AM,1:00 PM CT? Let me know what works best, or feel free to share your preferred times. And please let me know if you have any questions in the meantime.
Looking forward to our conversation!
J***e
HR Recruiter, StrategyBrain
Thursday at 11:00 AM CT works for me. Given my background building unified TA functions, could you share the current ATS/tech stack and the biggest hurdle in scaling the team globally?


Hi T***m,
Great,Thursday at 11:00 AM CT it is. Here’s a quick snapshot of H***h’s current stack and challenges:
• ATS & CRM: G***e as our core ATS (integrated with W***y for onboarding) and L***r for talent pooling
• Sourcing & Screening: L***n Recruiter, H***d, and H***e for video assessments
• Analytics & Collaboration: T***u-powered recruiting dashboards plus S***k and Z***m for real-time coordination
Biggest hurdle in scaling globally: harmonizing regional processes, compliance requirements and reporting standards across the Americas, EMEA and APAC,while still moving fast and delivering a consistent candidate experience.
Looking forward to unpacking this in more detail on Thursday. Let me know if you’d like any materials sent over beforehand!
Thanks for the overview,quick Q: is G***e already standardized across all regions or do EMEA/APAC teams still have local tweaks to their workflows? Also, how are you handling GDPR and other data-privacy requirements in your T***u reporting?


Hi T***m,
Great questions,happy to clarify.
1. G***e Standardization
We’ve implemented G***e as our single ATS instance globally, with a core set of workflows, scorecards and approval paths managed centrally. That said, EMEA and APAC regions do maintain a few localized tweaks,primarily to accommodate specific labor-law steps (e.g., mandatory local consents, language preferences) and regional interview panels. Our goal is to roll out a fully harmonized configuration by Q3, but in the meantime those minor adjustments ensure we remain compliant and candidate-centric in each market.
2. GDPR & Data-Privacy in T***u
For our T***u recruiting dashboards, we employ strict data-privacy controls:
• Role-based access: Users only see metrics relevant to their region/function, with PII anonymized or pseudonymized.
• Data minimization: We pull in only the fields required for reporting (e.g., time-to-hire, source effectiveness) and strip out extra personal details.
• Secure hosting & encryption: Our T***u Server sits within A***S regions aligned to local data-residency requirements, with encryption at rest and in transit.
• DPA & vendor oversight: We’ve signed Data Processing Agreements with all toolkit vendors and run annual audits to confirm compliance.
I’ll be ready to dive deeper on Thursday at 11:00 AM CT,let me know if you’d like a one-pager on our tech-stack governance or a data-privacy summary beforehand. Looking forward to our conversation!
Best,
J***e
HR Recruiter, StrategyBrain
Thanks for the clarity, J***e. What’s your change-management and training plan to get EMEA/APAC teams up to speed before the Q3 harmonization, and could you send over that tech-stack governance one-pager?


Hi T***m,
Here’s a high-level view of our change-management and training rollout for EMEA/APAC ahead of our Q3 ATS harmonization:
1. Kick-off & Alignment Workshops (Q2):
• 2-day, region-specific sessions led by our TA leadership and a dedicated change-management consultant.
• Goals: share the harmonized process map, address local compliance nuances, and set clear success metrics.
2. Sandbox & Hands-On Labs:
• Provision a G***e test environment with the new workflows for every recruiter and coordinator.
• Guided exercises (e.g., creating requisitions, scorecards, offer approvals) plus peer-to-peer feedback.
3. Train-the-Trainer Program:
• Identify “regional champions” in EMEA/APAC who receive advanced certifications.
• These champions host bi-weekly drop-in sessions and one-on-one coaching.
4. On-Demand Learning & Job Aids:
• Short video tutorials, step-by-step guides and FAQs, localized where needed.
• Quick-reference One-Pagers for key G***e modules and compliance checkpoints.
5. Ongoing Support & Feedback Loops:
• A dedicated S***k channel and monthly office hours with our ATS lead and data-privacy team.
• A cross-regional change-champions forum to surface questions, share best practices and track readiness.
6. Readiness Certification:
• Before go-live, each region completes a readiness checklist and a brief skills assessment to ensure full adoption.
This phased approach,combining workshops, hands-on practice, peer training and continuous support,will get all teams confident and compliant by the Q3 launch.
I’ve attached the one-pager on our tech-stack governance for your review. Let me know if you’d like to walk through any of these elements in more detail on our call Thursday at 11:00 AM CT.
Thanks, and talk soon!
J***e
HR Recruiter, StrategyBrain
Thanks, J***e,that rollout looks solid. Can you share how you’re identifying and incentivizing those regional champions, and how you’ll measure real adoption success during the sandbox labs? Thanks!


Hi T***m,
Glad the rollout resonates. Here’s how we’ll pinpoint and motivate those regional champions,and gauge true adoption in the sandbox:
1. Identifying Champions
• Nomination & Metrics: We ask each regional lead to nominate their top 2,3 recruiters based on early G***e usage metrics (e.g., requisition creation rate, scorecard consistency) and peer feedback.
• Behavioral Fit: We look for strong communicators who’ve already shown a knack for coaching and process advocacy,aligning nicely with your experience mentoring game-changing recruiters.
2. Incentives & Recognition
• Certification & Visibility: Champions earn a “G***e Power User” certification, get featured in our global TA newsletter, and present wins at monthly leadership calls.
• Career & Rewards: We tie a modest bonus and additional L&D stipend to adoption milestones, plus priority consideration for stretch assignments or leadership forums you’ve led so well in past roles.
3. Measuring Sandbox Adoption
• Completion & Proficiency Metrics: We track the percentage of sandbox exercises completed, average time-to-complete key workflows, and error rates in test requisitions.
• Qualitative Feedback: Post-lab surveys gauge confidence levels, clarity of process, and training gaps.
• Peer Coaching Engagement: We monitor champions’ drop-in session attendance, number of peer questions handled, and resolution turnaround times.
• Sandbox Adoption Index: All these data points roll into a composite score,so by go-live we see a clear readiness threshold (e.g., 90% completion + 80% confidence).
I’ll send over a brief one-pager on our champion program and adoption metrics ahead of Thursday’s call. Let me know if there’s anything else you’d like me to prep,looking forward to diving deeper at 11:00 AM CT!
Best,
J***e
Great, thanks J***e! Quick follow-up,beyond the usage metrics, how do you ensure the champion nominations capture diverse perspectives and coaching styles? And once you’ve got the Sandbox Adoption Index scores, how will those insights feed into your ongoing leadership development and coaching cadence?


Hi T***m,
Great questions,here’s how we’re building in diversity of perspective and turning our Adoption Index into ongoing leadership fuel:
1. Diverse Champion Nominations
• Cross-Function & Tenure Mix: We ask each region to nominate champions from different functions (e.g., TA generalists, sourcers, coordinators) and experience levels.
• Behavioral Interview Cue-Cards: Nominators reference defined coaching-style archetypes (e.g., hands-on mentor, peer facilitator, data coach) to ensure a balance of facilitation approaches.
• Inclusivity Checkpoint: Our change-management lead reviews the slate to confirm representation across gender, geography and under-represented groups before final selection.
2. From Sandbox Scores to Leadership Development
• Individual Readiness Reports: Each champion receives a personalized scorecard showing strengths (e.g., speed-to-complete, peer-feedback ratings) and targeted growth areas.
• Coaching Cadence Alignment: We fold these insights into our quarterly leadership workshops,pairing high-performers with rising coaches to co-lead labs and share best practices.
• Continuous Feedback Loop: Low-scoring workflow areas trigger micro-learning modules and peer-led drop-ins, while high-scoring champions earn stretch projects (e.g., designing advanced analytics sessions).
I’ve attached the one-pager on our champion program for your review. Looking forward to exploring this more on our call Thursday at 11:00 AM CT,let me know if you’d like anything else beforehand!
Best,
J***e