Head of Talent Acquisition

Guardio is on a mission to redefine consumer cybersecurity for the modern internet.

We operate at consumer scale, protecting millions of people every day across devices, accounts, and digital touchpoints. In a world where phishing, fraud, and AI-powered scams evolve overnight, Guardio stays ahead of the curve.

We move fast, think deeply, and build with purpose. Our culture is rooted in transparency, feedback, and collaboration along with shared wins, team dinners, company trips, and good times.

We’re a team of 100+ makers, doers, and boundary-breakers. If you’re ready to tackle meaningful challenges, grow at lightning speed, and help shape the next frontier of online safety, you belong here.

About the role

We’re looking for a Head of Talent Acquisition to lead our recruiting team and play a key role in scaling Guardio. This is a hands-on leadership position where you’ll be part of shaping the strategy, manage execution, and ensure we’re attracting, hiring, and retaining top talent in a highly competitive market.

You’ll be a trusted partner to our leadership team, helping us build the teams that will power our next stage of growth.

What you’ll do

• Lead, coach, and grow our Talent Acquisition team.
• Contribute to building and executing a recruitment strategy that aligns with Guardio’s business goals.
• Drive top-of-funnel activities: create initiatives to attract talent, strengthen Guardio’s employer brand and continuously improve sourcing channels and outreach.
• Partner closely with leadership and hiring managers to define hiring needs and priorities.
• Own full-cycle recruitment for selected roles, alongside your team - because we believe in hands-on leadership.
• Use data and analytics to drive decision-making, improve processes, and measure success.
• Develop scalable sourcing strategies and employer branding initiatives to attract top talent.
• Continuously improve candidate experience, ensuring every touchpoint reflects Guardio’s culture and values.

What we’re looking for

• 5+ years of hands-on experience leading end-to-end recruitment processes, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Proven experience recruiting in fast-paced startups (B2C/B2B SaaS preferred).
• Strong experience managing and scaling recruiting teams.
• Data-driven mindset - you’re comfortable working with metrics and analytics.
• Track record of building hiring processes that balance speed, quality, and candidate experience.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Hands-on, proactive, and excited to be part of a growing company.