Global Head of Talent Acquisition

Standish Management•Dallas, TX

14h

About The Position

We are a provider of specialized fund administration services for Managers and General Partners of private equity funds, specifically: Buy‐out, Venture Capital, Real Estate and Fund‐of‐ Funds. For new General Partners, we provide consulting services to help accelerate the launch of their funds in addition to our full fund administration services. For established General Partners, we provide administration services and technology to whole fund families or select funds, to help scale their fund operations rapidly and efficiently. Global Head of Talent Acquisition We are a provider of specialized fund administration services for Managers and General Partners of private equity funds, specifically: Buy‐out, Venture Capital, Real Estate and Fund‐of‐ Funds. For new General Partners, we provide consulting services to help accelerate the launch of their funds in addition to our full fund administration services. For established General Partners, we provide administration services and technology to whole fund families or select funds, to help scale their fund operations rapidly and efficiently. Role Overview The Global Head of Talent Acquisition is responsible for defining and executing the firm’s global recruiting strategy and building a scalable talent acquisition function across all regions and business lines. This role provides strategic leadership over global recruiting operations, employer branding, and talent infrastructure to support the organization’s long-term growth objectives. Reporting to the Chief People Officer, the Global Head of Talent Acquisition partners closely with business leaders, HR, Finance, and Operations to anticipate workforce needs, refine recruiting frameworks, and build a high-performing global talent function. This leader will establish best-in-class recruiting processes, systems, and communications while driving a consistent, high-quality candidate experience across all offices internationally.

Requirements

10+ years of progressive experience in Talent Acquisition, with significant leadership responsibility
Proven experience building and scaling global recruiting functions in high-growth or complex organizations
Demonstrated success hiring senior and executive-level talent
Experience leading distributed teams across multiple geographies
Strong strategic planning, organizational design, and workforce analytics capabilities
Experience implementing or optimizing global ATS and recruiting technology platforms
Executive presence with ability to influence stakeholders up to the CEO and Board level
Exceptional communication, analytical, and leadership skills

Nice To Haves

Experience in alternative investments, financial services, or similarly competitive talent markets strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Design and lead the global talent acquisition strategy aligned to the firm’s growth objectives
Partner with leadership teams to translate business strategy and long-term workforce needs into scalable recruiting roadmaps across regions
Lead and develop a globally distributed talent acquisition team, establishing clear standards, coaching recruiters, and ensuring consistent recruiting practices across regions
Oversee full-cycle recruiting operations globally across experienced hires, executive hires, and campus programs
Own and optimize Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and recruiting tech stack
Lead employer branding and recruitment marketing initiatives to strengthen the firm’s visibility and competitiveness in global talent markets
Refine interview frameworks, evaluation criteria, and interviewer training across regions
Lead and advise on critical, senior-level, and hard-to-fill hires
Manage relationships with external recruiting partners and oversee vendor management in partnership with cross-functional teams
Establish data-driven recruiting practices, including pipeline tracking, funnel analytics, diversity metrics, and time-to-fill analysis
Conduct global compensation benchmarking and maintain competitive salary band frameworks
Ensure global recruiting practices comply with applicable employment laws and regulations
Maintain high levels of confidentiality and ethical standards