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Head of Talent Acquisition (UK or Dublin)

United Kingdom

Fairmarkit is the #1 autonomous sourcing platform revolutionizing the way all organizations buy & sell. Fairmarkit equips procurement teams with automation, AI, and GenAI so they can source more competitively at scale. Our solutions for tail spend and strategic sourcing help innovative procurement teams reduce cycle times, drive out costs, meet ESG/Diversity targets, and provide a better stakeholder experience to internal partners and suppliers. Fairmarkit has been recognized with awards by organizations such as Gartner and IDC, and is backed by strategic investors like Notable Capital, Insight Partners, 1984.VC, and Newfund.

We’re hiring a Head of Talent Acquisition to own and scale recruiting as we grow. This is a hands-on, player–coach role with an opportunity to add strategic value and deliver tangible impact across multiple areas. 

You’ll split your time between personally recruiting high-priority roles and owning global Talent Acquisition (TA) strategy, systems, and outcomes - and work closely with leadership. Your goal is to increase hiring velocity, reduce agency reliance, and bring clarity and accountability to recruiting performance.

Talent Strategy & Hands-On Leadership

  • Own and execute the global recruiting strategy across technical, GTM, and G&A roles.
  • Lead the end-to-end candidate lifecycle, from outreach through offer acceptance.
  • Operate as a player–coach, personally driving priority hires.
  • Lead and develop a lean, high-performing recruiting team.

Strengthen employer brand presence in priority markets without heavy agency use.

Data-Driven & AI-Enabled Recruiting

  • Build and maintain recruiting dashboards to track pipeline health, time-to-fill, cost per hire, and source effectiveness.
  • Use data to improve forecasting, prioritization, and hiring decisions.
  • Regularly share insights and progress with executive leadership.
  • Drive the adoption of AI in recruiting, testing, and scaling tools that improve sourcing, screening, outreach, and reporting—while applying strong judgment around bias and data quality.

Process, Systems & Stakeholder Partnership

  • Own recruiting systems, tools, and workflows to deliver a consistent, high-quality candidate experience.
  • Continuously improve processes to increase efficiency and predictability.
  • Partner closely with executives and functional leaders on workforce planning, market insights, and compensation guidance.
  • Serve as the single point of accountability for recruiting outcomes, reducing leadership time spent managing hiring and agencies.

Global Recruiting Focus

  • Design and manage recruiting processes for global hiring, with a strong focus on EMEA and UAE markets.
  • Bring regional market knowledge and networks to roles that have historically required agency support.
  • Partner with People Ops to ensure compliant, culturally informed hiring practices.

What You Bring

Experience

  • 8+ years of recruiting experience in fast-growing tech companies.
    • 2+ years owning the talent function
  • Experience owning or leading global or multi-region recruiting.
  • Proven success recruiting across technical and GTM roles.
  • Proven experience in senior-level roles within B2B SaaS, with a strong focus on the EMEA region; exposure to the UAE market is a plus.
  • Track record of reducing agency dependence and partnering with senior leaders.

Skills & Attributes

  • Strong recruiting analytics, ATS reporting, and sourcing expertise.
  • Comfortable using and experimenting with AI tools in recruiting.
  • Impact-driven, analytical, and biased toward action.
  • Scrappy, pragmatic, and motivated by ownership over title.
  • Passionate about building strong teams and a candidate-centric experience.

Fairmarkit is committed to equitable compensation practices. The salary range listed reflects the expected salary for this role and may vary based on factors such as experience, skills, education, and location. We regularly review compensation practices to ensure fairness and compliance with applicable pay transparency laws.

Fairmarkit is committed to fostering an environment of innovation, collaboration, and career advancement. Join us and help revolutionize the future of procurement! For this role, we are looking for a candidate based in the UK or Dublin. The annual compensation for this role (including bonus) is €142,000 - €155,000 euros £124,000 - £135,000 GBP + benefits. #LI-YM1

Headquartered in Boston, and backed by a $35.6M Series C co-led by OMERS, Highland, Notable Capital, Insight Partners, and ServiceNow. We are looking for exceptional candidates who want to help grow our company into a global enterprise and make their mark on the B2B tech industry. Come soar to new heights with us!
 
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