Talent Acquisition Partner

About the Company

Darktrace is an international cybersecurity company that uses AI to help organisations stay protected against evolving threats. Established in 2013, the business supports close to 10,000 organisations with its proprietary security platform, which helps defend against unknown attacks. Its Active AI Security Platform is built to improve resilience across the full digital environment, including network, cloud, and email. The company’s research and development work has led to more than 200 patent applications, and its global workforce exceeds 2,400 employees.

Role Overview

This is a fast-moving, highly independent recruiting position for someone with experience hiring for go-to-market teams. The role is centred on building strong revenue-focused teams and working closely with Sales, Marketing, and Customer Success, while also helping with selected technical hiring when required.

You will manage the full hiring process from start to finish for your portfolio, working with stakeholders to deliver against quarterly growth goals. The role calls for a balance of strategic thinking and hands-on delivery, with responsibility for pipeline creation, hiring strategy, and fast execution across both specialist and high-volume hiring needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and execute creative hiring approaches to attract strong candidates across different roles.
• Work closely with hiring managers to understand team needs, define role requirements, and shape selection criteria.
• Identify and engage candidates through a range of channels, including online platforms and professional networks.
• Run the full selection workflow, from screening applications and interviewing through to evaluating fit with the company culture and values.
• Support employer brand initiatives that help position the company as an attractive place to work.
• Measure and review recruiting data to assess effectiveness and guide improvements.
• Coach and guide hiring managers on effective recruitment practices and interview methods.
• Ensure candidates have a smooth and positive experience from first contact through onboarding.
• Keep applicant tracking system records accurate and current in Workday.

Experience and Qualifications

The ideal candidate may bring a combination of agency and in-house recruiting experience across different business functions. Success in the role is measured by achieving hiring outcomes with clear KPIs and strong success rates.

You should be able to communicate clearly, craft engaging messaging, build trusted relationships quickly with business partners, handle difficult situations constructively, and manage several priorities while balancing time and expectations. Strong organisation and attention to detail are important for keeping recruiting operations running smoothly.

A bachelor’s degree or higher is preferred, though it is not mandatory.

Work Arrangement

This position is mostly remote, with occasional travel required, primarily to the New York City office.

Compensation

The annual salary range for this role is $90,000 to $110,000, depending on experience.

Benefits

• Full medical, dental, and vision coverage, including dependent coverage
• Paid parental leave
• Discounted pet insurance
• Life insurance
• Commuter benefits
• 401(k) plan
• Employee Assistance Program