Senior Talent Acquisition Partner - GTM

Who are we? At UpGuard, we are replacing manual security bottlenecks with AI-driven precision. Fresh off a US$75M Series C, we are scaling our infrastructure to process 100 billion risk signals daily. This isn’t just growth; it’s a total reimagining of how the world manages cyber risk. We build the Cyber Risk Posture Management (CRPM) platform that security teams actually love. By integrating security ratings, threat intel, and agentic AI, we empower organisations to stay ahead of an ever evolving attack surface. We aren’t just building another tool; we’re defining a category. We provide the autonomy to ship world-class technology and the resources to do it at a global scale. Our People team consists of Talent Acquisition and Team Member Experience. At UpGuard, we all deserve to work in an environment where we are treated with dignity and respect. Our People team is committed to creating such an environment, where everyone has the opportunity to be themselves and reach their fullest potential. Our Talent Acquisition team is committed to finding individuals who embody our values and are passionate about the work they do to help UpGuard continue to grow. Where does this role fit in? As a Senior Talent Partner, you will be responsible for recruiting for our Go-to-Market (GTM) teams across the US & EMEA. You'll partner directly with leaders across teams, including Sales, Customer Success, and Marketing, to understand their hiring needs, build effective sourcing strategies, and hire top-tier talent that will shape the future of our company. This is a hands-on role where you'll manage the full recruitment lifecycle, from sourcing and screening to offer and onboarding. #LI-BW1 UpGuard is a Certified Great Place to Work® in the US, Australia, UK and India, establishing its position as a leading global technology employer. 99% of team members agree that UpGuard is a great place to work, apply now to find out why! As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status. For applications to positions in the United States, please note, at this time we can only support hiring in the following US states: CA, MD, MA, IL, OR, WA, CO, TX, FL, PA, LA, MO, or DC. Before starting work with us, you will need to undertake a national police history check and reference checks. Also please note that at this time, we cannot support candidates requiring visa sponsorship or relocation. What will you do? Own the entire recruitment process, ensuring a seamless and positive experience for both candidates and hiring managers. Partner strategically with hiring managers and executives to understand their talent needs, define role requirements, and develop effective interview processes. Proactively source passive candidates through a variety of channels, building robust and diverse talent pipelines for current and future needs. Leverage data and key metrics to inform your recruiting strategies, provide insights to stakeholders on market trends, and continuously improve our hiring processes. Champion an exceptional candidate experience, ensuring timely, transparent communication throughout the entire journey. Demonstrate strong data hygiene within our Applicant Tracking System (ATS), ensuring data integrity and compliance. Collaborate with the wider People team on projects related to employer branding, onboarding, and creating an amazing place to work. Drive AI-powered recruiting by championing the use of artificial intelligence and automation tools to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of our recruitment approach. This includes leveraging AI for talent identification, deep research and automating routine tasks to focus on strategic initiatives. What will you bring? Proven full-cycle recruiting experience, within a high-growth SaaS or technology company. Deep expertise in Go-to-Market recruiting, with a successful track record of hiring for roles in Sales (e.g., Account Executives, SDRs), Customer Success, and Marketing. Exceptional outbound sourcing skills and a hunter mentality; you're an expert with tools like LinkedIn Recruiter and know how to engage top talent creatively. A deep understanding of modern sourcing techniques, including company and candidate-based research. Outstanding stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build trust, influence, and provide consultative guidance to senior leaders. A data-driven mindset, with experience using recruitment metrics to track performance and drive decision-making. Impeccable organizational and administrative skills with a keen eye for detail. A collaborative, team-player attitude with the ability to operate with a high degree of autonomy and a strong sense of urgency in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. You’ll also be a collaborative member of a high-performing team. Comfortable working autonomously with your core team located elsewhere in a remote setting What will give you an edge? Experience working in a company that has scaled from ~300 to 500+ employees. Proficiency with modern ATS platforms like Ashby. Cyber security knowledge and experience. What's in it for you? Monthly Lifestyle subsidy: use this for financial, physical and mental wellbeing (all regions) WFH set-up allowance: to ensure you have the right environment to work in, we will help you get set-up within your first 3 months at UpGuard (all regions) $1500 USD annual Learning & Development allowance: to support your career development all team members will be able to expense development opportunities against this allowance (all regions) Annual leave: PTO plus two additional UpGuardian leave days to give you time to recharge your batteries. 18 weeks paid Parental Leave: irrespective of parenting role (all regions) Personal Leave allowance: this includes sick & carer’s leave (all regions) Fully remote working environment: whilst we have physical offices in Sydney & Hobart, we do not mandate compulsory attendance (all regions) Top spec hardware: all team members will be provided with top-spec laptops for their role (all regions) Generative AI tooling: UpGuard provides paid subscriptions for all team members to access generative AI tools to support their work (all regions)

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