Talent Acquisition Partner

Talent Acquisition Partner page is loaded Talent Acquisition Partnerlocations: Reading, Englandtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R13642Proofpoint is a global leader in human- and agent-centric cybersecurity. We protect how people, data, and AI agents connect across email, cloud, and collaboration tools. Over 80 of the Fortune 100, 10,000 large enterprises, and millions of smaller organizations trust Proofpoint to stop threats, prevent data loss, and build resilience across their people and AI workflows. Our mission is simple: safeguard the digital world and empower people to work securely and confidently. Join us in our pursuit to defend data and protect people. How We Work: At Proofpoint you'll be part of a global team that breaks barriers to redefine cybersecurity guided by our BRAVE core values: Bold in how we dream and innovate Responsive to feedback, challenges and opportunities Accountable for results and best in class outcomes Visionary in future focused problem-solving Exceptional in execution and impact The Role To enable our ambitious and continued growth plans in the EMEA region, we are seeking a proactive, creative, and tenacious Sales Recruiter to join our business-facing team and support sales leaders across EMEA.You will be responsible for attracting and securing outstanding candidates to work at Proofpoint.In this role, you will be expected to do full life-cycle recruiting of sales, sales technical and related functions for the EMEA business. Your day-to-day Full life cycle recruiting mainly for Enterprise Field Sales, Sales Engineering, and Marketing positions across EMEA Effective advocate of the Proofpoint business Partner with hiring managers in defining a recruitment strategy to source the best talent based on the business needs and goals Partner with HR colleagues and stakeholders on HR programs and hiring initiatives Identify, attract and hire high quality candidates through the development and implementation of innovative recruitment sourcing programs and strategies Communicate recruiting activity, challenges and results with hiring managers Report on recruiting metrics Leverage ATS for required tasks and candidate sourcing What you bring to the team Extensive, proven track record in sourcing and attraction methods, targeting talented sales executives within the technology sector, preferably in security, SaaS or Infrastructure Proven ability to project manage multiple concurrent search assignments Demonstrated business acumen in understanding hiring managers' needs and making appropriate recommendations Ability to build successful candidate profiles, clarify required job skills and competencies Excellent negotiation skills with the ability to deliver a compelling vision and opportunity to prospective candidates Collaborative, customer focused, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced result-oriented environment Proven track record of delivering recruitment assignments to tight timescales Strong process-orientation and attention to detail Influential stakeholder and candidate management skills, including ability to manage internal leadership expectations Experience working with an Applicant Tracking System Uncompromising ethics with the desire to create an outstanding candidate experienceAt Proofpoint, we believe that an exceptional career experience includes a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. Here are just a few reasons you'll love working with us: Competitive compensation Comprehensive benefits Career success on your terms Flexible work environment Annual wellness and community outreach days Always on recognition for your contributions Global collaboration and networking opportunities Our Culture: Our culture is rooted in values that inspire belonging, empower purpose and drive success-every day, for everyone.We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. If you need accommodation during the application or interview process, please reach out to . How to Apply Find your network, your allies, and your biggest fans. We know that work is simply better when you're surrounded by people who inspire you-who share ideas, cheer you on, and genuinely want to see you succeed. That's why we offer social circles, sponsored networks, and connection points across teams and time zones-to help you find your people, build your community, and thrive together.