Talent Acquisition Specialist

Talent Acquisition Specialist (6 Month Contract) Join Diligent to apply for this role in our Talent Acquisition team. About Us Diligent is the AI leader in governance, risk and compliance (GRC) SaaS solutions, helping more than 1 million users and 700,000 board members. Our Diligent One Platform consolidates the entire GRC practice to help organizations manage risk, build resilience, and make better decisions faster. Position Overview We are looking for a Talent Acquisition Specialist who thrives in fast‑paced environments and has proven experience hiring commercial roles. This is a 6‑month fixed‑term contract reporting to the Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition. Key Responsibilities Partner deeply with hiring managers to define role requirements and craft compelling job ads. Own full‑cycle recruitment for commercial roles – sourcing, screening, and closing top talent across sales, marketing, customer success, and more. Source creatively through networking, talent communities, and digital platforms to find and engage high‑caliber candidates before they hit the market. Act as a trusted advisor to business leaders, providing insights on market trends, compensation, and hiring best practices. Champion an outstanding candidate experience from first touch to offer stage. Leverage technology – ATS, data‑driven sourcing tools – to streamline recruiting. Manage agency partnerships where needed, ensuring accountability, alignment, and strong collaboration. Share market intelligence on trends, talent insights, and competitor activity to inform hiring strategies. Required Skills / Experience Proven success recruiting commercial roles (sales, marketing, GTM, or similar), ideally in a tech‑driven or SaaS environment. Track record of delivering across multiple requisitions in a fast‑paced, high‑growth setting. Strong business acumen with the ability to understand and influence commercial priorities. Relationship‑first mindset – building trust quickly with stakeholders and candidates. Excellent communication and storytelling skills, both written and verbal. Comfort with data, systems, and process – using tools to make hiring smarter and more efficient. Collaborative, proactive, and curious – always looking for ways to improve and add value. What Diligent Offers You Creative culture – innovative collaboration across internal processes and client solutions. Flexible work environment, global days of service, comprehensive health benefits, meeting‑free days, generous time‑off policy, and wellness programs. Global team spread across New York, Washington D.C., Vancouver, London, Galway, Budapest, Munich, Bengaluru, Singapore, and Sydney. Commitment to diversity through employee resource groups, education resources, and inclusive dialogue. Location & Work Model This role will follow a hybrid work model. On‑site attendance at a Diligent office is expected for at least 50% of the time if within commuting distance. Legal & Diversity Statement We are a drug‑free workplace. Diligent is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical or mental disability, age, military status, protected veteran status, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, gender (including trans) or expression, medical condition, genetic information, or sexual orientation in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Diligent's EEO Policy and Know Your Rights. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, contact us at Contact & Application To apply, visit or submit your application through our careers page. Seniority Level Not Applicable Employment Type Contract Job Function Human Resources #J-18808-Ljbffr