Director of Talent Acquisition (Deep Technology Recruitment)

Role Summary Sedona Digital is a digital transformation and technology consulting company that delivers services across software engineering, data, cloud, AI, security, and managed services. We are a technology partner that helps organisations drive innovation, build resilience, and modernise their technology landscape. We are seeking a seasoned Director of Recruitment to lead and scale a multi-country technology focused talent acquisition function from our Belgrade hub. The ideal candidate has extensive experience running high-volume, high quality technical recruitment across the UK, Eastern Europe, South America, and North America, with a background in international recruitment organisations and leadership of teams of 10+ recruiters. This role partners with global stakeholders and drives strategic, data-led recruitment delivery across multiple time zones and markets. Requirements Leadership & Team Management - Lead, develop, and mentor a distributed team of 10+ recruiters, sourcers, and coordinators. - Build a high-performance culture focused on accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. - Oversee recruitment delivery across multiple regions, ensuring alignment to market-specific needs. Recruitment Strategy & Delivery - Design and execute recruitment strategies for technical and niche roles across the UK, Eastern Europe, South America, and North America. - Manage high-volume hiring pipelines and drive operational efficiency across all markets. - Implement advanced sourcing strategies and market-specific talent mapping. Stakeholder & Partnership Management - Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders across global business units. - Partner closely with HRBPs, finance, and regional leadership to align hiring plans and objectives. - Manage external vendors, recruitment partners, and technology suppliers to optimise delivery and cost. Operational Excellence - Own recruitment operations including process standardisation, global compliance, system governance, and reporting. - Ensure consistent candidate experience across regions and continuous optimisation of interview and selection processes. - Analyse metrics and trends to drive improvements in speed, quality, and efficiency. Employer Brand & Market Intelligence - Strengthen employer brand presence across targeted regions. - Deliver insights on talent availability, competitor activity, compensation benchmarks, and regional hiring behaviours. Governance & Compliance - Ensure adherence to GDPR, regional hiring legislation, and global ethical recruitment standards. Preferred Experience - Leadership experience in Belgrade or similar emerging talent hubs. - Familiarity with modern recruitment technologies (ATS, CRM, sourcing/assessment tools — without platform names). - Experience delivering diversity and inclusive hiring initiatives. - Vendor management and budget ownership. - Experience with senior technical and engineering leadership hiring. Core Competencies - Strategic thinking & execution - Data-driven decision making - Stakeholder management & communication across cultures - Process optimisation & operational rigour - Team leadership & talent development - Adaptability across multiple time zones and markets Success Metrics (KPIs) - Time-to-fill and time-to-slate for technical roles - Offer acceptance rate & quality-of-hire - Recruiting funnel efficiency & conversion rates - SLA achievement & internal stakeholder satisfaction - Regional diversity pipeline growth - Team capability development & retention - Cost-per-hire and vendor ROI Benefits Required Qualifications - 15+ years of recruitment experience with strong expertise in technical and high-volume hiring. - 5+ years of leadership experience managing 10+ recruiters across multiple countries. - Proven experience recruiting across the UK, Eastern Europe, South America, and North America. - Strong track record within international recruitment organisations (in-house, RPO, or agency). - Advanced knowledge of recruitment operations, process excellence, interview design, and reporting. - Excellent English communication skills—written, verbal, and presentation. - Strong understanding of labour markets and compliance across multiple regions. - Ability to influence senior stakeholders and navigate complex, matrixed organizations. What We Offer - Opportunity to lead a global, multi-region talent acquisition function from Belgrade - Collaborative and international work environment - Competitive compensation and performance bonus - Career progression and professional development - Flexible working model and modern TA tools