Director, Talent Acquisition Excellence

We’re in an unbelievably exciting area of tech and are fundamentally reshaping the data storage industry. Here, you lead with innovative thinking, grow along with us, and join the smartest team in the industry.

This type of work—work that changes the world—is what the tech industry was founded on. So, if you're ready to seize the endless opportunities and leave your mark, come join us.

SHOULD YOU ACCEPT THIS CHALLENGE...

As Director of Talent Acquisition Excellence, you will shape how we plan, scale, and measure success across our global recruiting function. In a high-growth environment, this role ensures our TA strategy is data-driven, future-ready, and aligned with business goals. You’ll lead intra TA workforce planning, capacity modeling, and performance analytics—partnering closely with TA leadership, TA Operations, People Analytics, HRBPs, and Finance to drive smart, agile hiring decisions.

This is a high-impact, hands-on role that balances strategic foresight with strong operational execution. You’ll help us answer: Do we have the right resource mix? Can we meet hiring demand? Are we measuring what matters?

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Key Responsibilities

TA Workforce Planning & Capacity Modeling

• Build and maintain scalable TA capacity models to forecast hiring demand vs. recruiter bandwidth, by function and region
• Set baseline performance metrics (e.g., hires per recruiter, sourcer ratios, coordinator bandwidth) to inform hiring strategy and budget planning
• Identify capacity risks and propose solutions (e.g., contractor usage, team structure adjustments, recruiter redeployment)
• Performance Measurement & Operational Insight
• Identify performance improvement initiatives to guide annual planning and strategic roadmap.
• Define and evolve KPIs that drive accountability and effectiveness across TA
• Partner with TA Ops and People Analytics to ensure dashboards, reports, and insights fuel weekly, monthly, and quarterly business rhythms
• Translate complex data into actionable insights for TA leaders and executive stakeholders

Strategic Planning & Headcount Alignment

• Lead quarterly and annual recruiting planning in partnership with Finance and Business leaders
• Help optimize the recruiter, sourcer, and coordinator mix (inbound/outbound, generalist/specialist, FTE/contractor) to support hiring goals
• Ensure recruiting capacity aligns with shifting business priorities while staying within budget
• Cross-Functional Collaboration - work closely with the TA Leadership Team, HRBPs, People Analytics, and Finance to connect recruiting strategy with broader workforce and business plans:
1. Participating with the business on their Strategic Plans for hiring and ensuring we are aligned to deliver.
2. Strategic planning for TA to drive service, capability or performance improvements.
• Contribute to talent strategy discussions and scenario planning tied to business growth and transformation

 

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO BRING TO THIS ROLE...

• 2+ years in Talent Acquisition managing capacity, demand planning, and metrics
• 7+ People Analytics, Performance or Workforce Planning, ideally within a fast-paced SaaS or tech company.
• Proven ability to build and scale performance frameworks, capacity models, and planning tools.
• Analytical mindset with strong Excel/Google Sheets skills and experience working with ATS/CRM and reporting tools (i.e. Greenhouse, Workday, Ashby, Tableau, etc.)
• Skilled at connecting data to decision-making, with excellent storytelling and stakeholder management skills.
• Comfortable in a hands-on role where you’re building processes while influencing executive strategy.

 

We are primarily an in-office environment and therefore, you will be expected to work from the {Santa Clara, CA} office in compliance with Pure’s policies, unless you are on PTO, or work travel, or other approved leave.

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Salary ranges are determined based on role, level and location. For positions open to candidates in multiple geographical locations, the base salary range is reflective of the labor market across the applicable locations. 

This role may be eligible for incentive pay and/or equity. 

There is no application deadline and we accept applications on an ongoing basis until the job is filled.

The annual base salary range is: $205,000—$328,000 USD

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US:

• Pure Innovation: We celebrate those who think critically, like a challenge and aspire to be trailblazers.
• Pure Growth: We give you the space and support to grow alon