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Corporate Overview

Proofpoint is a leading cybersecurity company protecting organizations’ greatest assets and biggest risks: vulnerabilities in people. With an integrated suite of cloud-based solutions, Proofpoint helps companies around the world stop targeted threats, safeguard their data, and make their users more resilient against cyber-attacks. Leading organizations of all sizes, including more than half of the Fortune 1000, rely on Proofpoint for people-centric security and compliance solutions mitigating their most critical risks across email, the cloud, social media, and the web.

We are singularly devoted to helping our customers protect their greatest assets and biggest security risk: their people. That’s why we’re a leader in next-generation cybersecurity.

Protection Starts with People. Proofpoint.

The role- Director, Global Talent Acquisition Strategic Programs

**Overview:** . This role is pivotal in shaping the future of Proofpoint’s talent by managing and optimizing recruitment processes, tools, and resources. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in strategic project management and a deep understanding of TA processes

Key Responsibilities:

+ **Project Management:** Lead and manage recruitment projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with organizational goals.

+ **TA Processes:** Develop, implement, and refine talent acquisition processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

+ **Recruitment Tools and Resources:** Utilize and manage recruitment tools such as LinkedIn and job boards to attract top talent.

+ **Recruiting Events:** Plan and execute recruiting events to engage potential candidates and promote the company's brand.

+ **External Vendors:** Manage relationships with external vendors, including agencies and contingent workforce providers, to support recruitment efforts.

Program Development:** **Leading Early in Career/University recruiting program team

+ Design and implement early career development programs, including training sessions, mentorship programs, and leadership initiatives.

+ Evaluate program effectiveness and make data-driven recommendations for continuous improvement.

+ Track and evaluate the effectiveness of university relations initiatives, providing regular reports and recommendations for improvement

Collaboration and Communication:

+ Work closely with internal stakeholders, including HR, hiring managers, and senior leadership, to align early career and TA strategic programs with organizational goals.

+ Communicate program goals, updates, and successes to internal teams and external partners.

+ Collaborate with internal teams to identify opportunities for partnership, research collaboration, and talent acquisition.

Qualifications/Requirements:

+ 10 + years’ experience in strategic project management and talent acquisition.

+ Proven experience in university relations, campus recruitment, in a corporate setting.

+ Demonstrated leadership ability, with experience managing teams and driving results

+ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage and influence stakeholders.

+ Excellent organizational and project management abilities.

_If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic overachievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!_

Consistent with Proofpoint values and applicable law, we provide the following information to promote pay transparency and equity. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets as set out below. Pay within these ranges varies and depends on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate. The range provided may represent a candidate range and may not reflect the full range for an individual tenured employee. This role may be eligible for variable compensation and/or equity.

We offer a competitive benefits package, including flexible time off, a comprehensive well-being program with two paid Wellbeing Days and two paid Volunteer Days per year, plus a three-week Work from Anywhere option.

_If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!_

Consistent with Proofpoint values and applicable law, we provide the following information to promote pay transparency and equity. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets as set out below. Pay within these ranges varies and depends on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate. The range provided may represent a candidate range and may not reflect the full range for an individual tenured employee. This role may be eligible for variable compensation and/or equity. We offer a competitive benefits package, including flexible time off, a comprehensive well-being program with two paid Wellbeing Days and two paid Volunteer Days per year, plus a three-week Work from Anywhere option.

Base Pay Ranges:

SF Bay Area, New York City Metro Area:

Base Pay Range: 194,475.00 - 285,230.00 USD

California (excludes SF Bay Area), Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Washington DC Metro, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Texas, Washington, Virginia, and Alaska:

Base Pay Range: 162,375.00 - 238,150.00 USD

All other cities and states excluding those listed above:

Base Pay Range: 148,425.00 - 217,690.00 USD

Proofpoint has been honored with six Best Places to Work Awards in 2024 by workplace culture leader Comparably, including Best Company Career Growth, Best Company Outlook, Best Global Culture, Best Engineering Teams, Best Sales Teams, and Best HR Teams.

To view additional awards, please visit www.proofpoint.com/us/news#awards

Proofpoint thrives on the invaluable contributions of our diverse workforce, which encompasses a kaleidoscope of lived experiences, thoughts, perspectives, and professional expertise. We attribute much of our success to our people, who are at the core of our organization and embody our people-centric ethos.

We hire the most innovative minds globally to safeguard our customers’ sensitive data and intellectual property. Our talented workforce develops and leverages our advanced technology, combining their expertise to provide comprehensive protection against threat actors and mitigate the risks posed by both malicious and negligent employees.

Cyberattacks have the potential to disrupt access to vital resources such as energy, water, transportation, healthcare, and financial services. At Proofpoint, our dedicated team works tirelessly to ensure world-class cyber resilience, protecting approximately 8,000 enterprise customers worldwide.

We are committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment. We work every day to ensure that our employees feel that they are in a community that celebrates their unique identity, cultivates their sense of belonging, and invests in their professional growth. We have 9 employee-led employee inclusion groups which help support both employees and our organization by providing opportunities to network, discuss career and cultural development and uplift the corporate culture to create a more inclusive workplace.

At Proofpoint, we have a passion for protecting people, data, and brands from today’s advanced threats and compliance risks. We hire the best people in the business to:

+ Build and enhance our proven security platform

+ Blend innovation and speed in a constantly evolving cloud architecture

+ Analyze new threats and offer deep insight through data-driven intel

+ Collaborate with customers to help solve their toughest security challenges

We are singularly devoted to helping our customers protect what matters most. That’s why we’re a leader in next-generation cybersecurity—and why more than half of the Fortune 100 trust us as a security partner.

Proofpoint is an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.

Proofpoint is an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.