Manager, Global Talent Acquisition - remote job

Cloudbeds is hiring a Manager, Global Talent Acquisition - a lead role, which means responsibility for a team or a direction. The role sits in HR and recruiting and is fully remote. The company hires candidates based in Europe.

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What Makes Cloudbeds Unique

At Cloudbeds, we're not merely crafting software; we're revolutionizing hospitality. Our thoughtfully crafted platform empowers properties in over 150 countries, managing billions in bookings annually. From independent hotels to hotel chains, we assist property owners in streamlining operations and enhancing their commercial strategies through a unified platform that integrates with numerous partners. And we achieve this with a fully remote team. Imagine collaborating with global innovators to develop AI-driven solutions that tackle the biggest challenges faced by hoteliers. Since our inception in 2012, we've emerged as the World's Leading PMS Solutions Provider and made the Deloitte Technology Fast 500 in 2024, yet our journey is just beginning.

How You’ll Make an Impact

As the Manager of Global Talent Acquisition, you will be tasked with formulating and implementing Cloudbeds' global talent acquisition strategy while ensuring the quality, consistency, and effectiveness of hiring across the organization.

This role transcends traditional recruitment leadership.

You will act as a strategic ally to executive leadership, aiding in workforce planning decisions, crafting hiring strategies, positioning the talent market, executing executive recruitment initiatives, managing hiring governance, and overseeing recruiting operations.

You will head a distributed Talent Acquisition team and collaborate closely with leaders from Customer Success, Onboarding, Product, Engineering, Finance, and other functions.

This position will significantly impact Cloudbeds' ability to attract top talent, enhance the quality of hires, fortify leadership pipelines, and support the company's next phase of growth.

In this role, you will also drive recruiting analytics, workforce planning, optimize hiring processes, implement executive recruiting programs, and leverage talent intelligence globally. You will use data and market insights to inform hiring decisions, identify opportunities, and support organizational expansion.

Given the strategic nature of the role, this position requires robust business acumen, strong executive presence, operational excellence, and the ability to influence stakeholders at all organizational levels.

Our People Team

We are a globally dispersed, multicultural People Team spanning NORAM, LATAM, EMEA, and APAC, and that global presence is more than just a fact; it is a strength we wholeheartedly embrace.

Our team brings together a diverse array of perspectives, experiences, and expertise, which help us create thoughtful, scalable, and people-centric solutions across the organization.

We work closely with leaders at every level to help Cloudbeds grow intentionally, build robust teams, strengthen leadership capabilities, and foster exceptional team member experiences.

We believe the People Team should be strategic business partners, not merely administrative assistants. We utilize data, business insights, operational excellence, and strong relationships to influence decisions and drive outcomes.

The Manager of Global Talent Acquisition reports to the Global Director of People and plays a crucial leadership role within the People organization, shaping the future of hiring at Cloudbeds.

What You’ll Bring to the Team

Global Talent Acquisition Strategy

- Develop, execute, and continually refine Cloudbeds' global Talent Acquisition strategy in alignment with business priorities and long-term organizational growth. - Collaborate with executive leadership to anticipate future hiring needs and translate business objectives into scalable talent acquisition strategies. - Create recruiting programs that enable sustainable growth while maintaining a strong focus on hiring quality, speed, and consistency. - Continuously monitor market trends, talent availability, and competitive intelligence to ensure Cloudbeds remains well-positioned to attract exceptional talent globally.

Hiring Excellence & Quality of Hire

- Promote hiring excellence across the organization by continuously raising the quality, consistency, and effectiveness of hiring decisions. - Design and implement structured interviewing frameworks, assessment methodologies, and hiring governance processes to improve long-term hiring success. - Partner with leaders to calibrate hiring expectations, strengthen interview practices, and reduce bias throughout the selection process. - Establish quality-of-hire metrics and continuously evaluate hiring outcomes to enhance recruiting effectiveness and long-term organizational performance. - Ensure an exceptional candidate experience while maintaining rigorous hiring standards and a high hiring bar.

Executive Search & Leadership Hiring

- Lead executive and senior leadership searches across multiple functions globally. - Develop proactive talent mapping strategies and build long-term relationships with high-caliber leadership talent. - Partner with executive search firms when appropriate while ensuring an outstanding candidate experience throughout the executive hiring process. - Serve as a trusted advisor to executives throughout complex leadership hiring decisions.

Workforce Planning & Talent Intelligence

- Collaborate closely with Finance, People, and business leaders to develop workforce plans aligned with company growth objectives. - Provide data-driven recommendations regarding hiring locations, organizational design, market availability, compensation trends, and talent competitiveness. - Leverage recruiting analytics, talent intelligence, and market insights to influence executive decision-making and support long-term business planning. - Develop executive dashboards and reports that provide visibility into recruiting performance, talent risks, and future hiring opportunities.

Recruiting Operations & Process Excellence

- Continuously enhance recruiting operations, workflows, systems, reporting, and recruiting technology to ensure scalability and operational excellence. - Identify opportunities to streamline processes, eliminate bottlenecks, and improve efficiency without compromising hiring quality. - Ensure recruiting processes remain globally consistent while balancing regional requirements and business needs. - Drive operational excellence through clear metrics, accountability, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Leadership & Team Development

- Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing, globally distributed Talent Acquisition team. - Foster a culture of collaboration, ownership, innovation, continuous learning, and accountability. - Support career development through regular coaching, feedback, mentoring, and succession planning. - Create an environment where recruiters operate as strategic business partners rather than transactional recruiters.

Executive Partnership & Business Influence

- Serve as a trusted strategic advisor to executives and senior leaders across the organization. - Influence workforce planning, organizational growth, leadership hiring, and talent strategy through strong business acumen and data-driven recommendations. - Challenge hiring assumptions when appropriate, providing thoughtful guidance that balances business needs, talent availability, and long-term organizational success. - Build strong cross-functional partnerships that position Talent Acquisition as a trusted business partner and a key driver of organizational growth.

What Sets You Up for Success

- 8+ years of progressive Talent Acquisition experience. - 5+ years of recruiting leadership experience. - Extensive SaaS or high-growth technology recruiting experience. - Strong recruiting expertise, including GTM, Customer Success, Technology, and Revenue organizations. - Executive recruiting experience. - Experience implementing structured hiring assessments and hiring governance frameworks. - Workforce planning and talent intelligence expertise. - Experience leading globally distributed recruiting teams.