Talent Acquisition Partner

About Us Sophos is a cybersecurity leader defending 600,000 organizations globally with an AI-driven platform and expert-led services. Sophos meets organizations wherever they are in their security maturity and grows with them to defeat cyberattacks. Its solutions combine machine learning, automation, and real-time threat intelligence with frontline human expertise from Sophos X-Ops to deliver advanced, 24/7 threat monitoring, detection, and response.   Sophos offers industry-leading managed detection and response (MDR) alongside a comprehensive portfolio of cybersecurity technologies — including endpoint, network, email, and cloud security, extended detection and response (XDR), identity threat detection and response (ITDR), and next-gen SIEM. Together with expert advisory services, these capabilities help organizations proactively reduce risk and respond faster, with the visibility and scalability needed to stay ahead of evolving threats.   Sophos goes to market with a global partner ecosystem, including Managed Service Providers (MSPs), Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs), resellers and distributors, marketplace integrations, and cyber risk partners, giving organizations the flexibility to choose trusted relationships when securing their business. Sophos is headquartered in Oxford, U.K. More information is available at www.sophos.com. Role Summary We are looking for builders. Not just recruiters who fill roles, but individuals who take ownership of how hiring gets done and continuously improve it.  As a Talent Acquisition Partner, you will manage full-cycle recruiting across Go-to-Market (Sales, Marketing, Customer Success) or Technical and Corporate functions (Engineering, Finance, HR). You will partner closely with hiring managers across the Americas or EMEA to deliver high-quality hiring outcomes in a fast-paced, globally distributed environment.  This is a high-autonomy role within a lean team. You are expected to operate with urgency, bring a point of view, and manage your portfolio like a business:   Owning your roles end-to-end, including outcomes, pace, and quality  Managing multiple searches as a portfolio, prioritizing where to invest time and effort  Using data to track progress, identify risks early, and adjust approach  Taking accountability for results, not just activity or process adherence  Proactively driving decisions rather than waiting for direction  You will be working in a remote, globally distributed environment, partnering across time zones, functions, and cultures. Success in this role requires strong communication, self-direction, and the ability to maintain momentum without day-to-day oversight.  What You Will Do

• Own the full recruiting lifecycle from intake through offer and close 

• Manage a portfolio of roles across the Americas and EMEA 

• Build proactive pipelines through sourcing, partnerships, and market mapping 

• Deliver a consistent, high-quality candidate experience 

• Partner closely with hiring managers, running strong intake and calibration conversations 

• Proactively identify risks, misalignment, and blockers and drive solutions 

• Manage funnel performance including pipeline health, conversion rates, and time-to-fill 

• Drive pace and momentum across multiple concurrent searches 

• Identify opportunities to improve hiring processes, workflows, and outcomes 

• Contribute to and promote best practices and continuous improvement across the TA team  

What You Will Bring

• 4+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience  

• Experience hiring for GTM or Technical roles 

• Experience hiring across Americas and/or EMEA 

• Background in a SaaS or other dynamic, high-growth environment preferred 

Capabilities

• Strong stakeholder management with the ability to partner, influence, and challenge 

• High ownership mindset; able to manage work independently with minimal direction 

• Ability to operate effectively in ambiguity and evolving priorities 

• Proven ability to deliver quality outcomes in a fast-paced environment 

• Comfortable working across remote, global teams and time zones 

• Strong sourcing capability and pipeline-building discipline 

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Ready to Join Us?

At Sophos, we believe in the power of diverse perspectives to fuel innovation. Research shows that candidates sometimes hesitate to apply if they don't check every box in a job description. We challenge that notion. Your unique experiences and skills might be exactly what we need to enhance our team. Don't let a checklist hold you back – we encourage you to apply.

What's Great About Sophos?

·   Sophos operates a remote-first working model, making remote work the primary option for most employees. However, some roles may necessitate a hybrid approach. While we are a remote first organization, applicants must have legal authorization to work in the jurisdiction where the position is posted, without requiring employer sponsorship.

·   Our people – we innovate and create, all of which are accompanied by a great sense of fun and team spirit

·   Employee-led diversity and inclusion networks that build community and provide education and advocacy

·   Annual charity and fundraising initiatives and volunteer days for employees to support local communities

·   Global employee sustainability initiatives to reduce our environmental footprint

·   Global fitness and trivia competitions to keep our bodies and minds sharp

·   Global wellbeing days for employees to relax and recharge 

·   Monthly wellbeing webinars and training to support employee health and wellbeing

Our Commitment To You

We’re proud of the diverse and inclusive environment we have at Sophos, and we’re committed to ensuring equality of opportunity.   We believe that diversity, combined with excellence, builds a better Sophos, so we encourage applicants who can contribute to the diversity of our team.  All applicants will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, sex, gender reassignment, marital status, race, religion or belief, color, age, military veteran status, disability, pregnancy, maternity or sexual orientation.  We want to give you every opportunity to show us your best self, so if there are any adjustments we could make to the recruitment and selection process to support you, please let us know. 

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