About UsSophos is a global leader and innovator of advanced security solutions for defeating cyberattacks. The company acquired Secureworks in February 2025, bringing together two pioneers that have redefined the cybersecurity industry with their innovative, native AI-optimized services, technologies and products. Sophos is now the largest pure-play Managed Detection and Response (MDR) provider, supporting more than 28,000 organizations. In addition to MDR and other services, Sophos’ complete portfolio includes industry-leading endpoint, network, email, and cloud security that interoperate and adapt to defend through the Sophos Central platform. Secureworks provides the innovative, market-leading Taegis XDR/MDR, identity threat detection and response (ITDR), next-gen SIEM capabilities, managed risk, and a comprehensive set of advisory services. Sophos sells all these solutions through reseller partners, Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs) worldwide, defending more than 600,000 organizations worldwide from phishing, ransomware, data theft, other every day and state-sponsored cybercrimes. The solutions are powered by historical and real-time threat intelligence from Sophos X-Ops and the newly added Counter Threat Unit (CTU). Sophos is headquartered in Oxford, U.K. More information is available at www.sophos.com.
We are seeking a strategic and results-driven Senior Talent Acquisition Partner to lead full-cycle recruitment efforts for key positions across the business. As a trusted advisor to hiring managers and business leaders, you will play a critical role in identifying, attracting, and securing top-tier talent to support our company’s growth and success. This role requires a blend of strategic thinking, stakeholder management, and hands-on execution of recruitment. You will drive talent acquisition strategies across EMEA Region while delivering a best-in-class candidate and hiring manager experience.
Sophos is a remote first Organisation but we do require this role to be based from Romania.What you will do:Act as a strategic partner to business leaders, understanding workforce plans and aligning recruitment strategies with business goals.Lead end-to-end recruitment for mid-to-senior and niche roles across multiple functions or business units.Develop and execute effective sourcing strategies to attract passive and active candidates, including through social media, networking events, market mapping, employee referrals, and direct outreach.Build strong talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs.Screen, interview, and assess candidates to ensure fit with both role requirements and company culture.Guide hiring managers on best practices in interviewing, selection, and candidate experience.Champion employer branding efforts and help drive candidate engagement initiatives.Utilize data and analytics to report on recruitment metrics and provide insights for continuous improvement.What you will bring:Proven experience of full-cycle recruitment from the technology, software or cybersecurity sectorAt least 7 years of experience focused on hiring either Technical or Go-To-Market positionsStrong knowledge of the EMEA recruitment market, particularly in sourcing and assessing experienced professionals across multiple EMEA CountriesProven ability to use your business acumen to quickly establish yourself as a trusted advisor to the business with the ability to shape the recruitment strategy in partnership with key stakeholders.Solid experience of sourcing candidates through advanced sourcing strategies, networking, social media, university relations, headhunting, etc. to maintain a deep candidate pipeline.  Ability to build value propositions and attract passive talentHands-on experience with ATS and sourcing platforms (Lever, LinkedIn, Boolean Search etc.).Proven organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to prioritize and capable of handling high volume of requisitions with competing demands and tight deadlines.  Strong communication, stakeholder management, and project management skills and the ability to influence at all levels.Excellent written and spoken English and Romanian.  Additional European Languages highly advantageous#B2##LI-JG1
Ready to Join Us?At Sophos, we believe in the power of diverse perspectives to fuel innovation. Research shows that candidates sometimes hesitate to apply if they don't check every box in a job description. We challenge that notion. Your unique experiences and skills might be exactly what we need to enhance our team. Don't let a checklist hold you back – we encourage you to apply.
What's Great About Sophos?·   Sophos operates a remote-first working model, making remote work the primary option for most employees. However, some roles may necessitate a hybrid approach. While we are a remote first organization, applicants must have legal authorization to work in the jurisdiction where the position is posted, without requiring employer sponsorship.·   Our people – we innovate and create, all of which are accompanied by a great sense of fun and team spirit·   Employee-led diversity and inclusion networks that build community and provide education and advocacy·   Annual charity and fundraising initiatives and volunteer days for employees to support local communities·   Global employee sustainability initiatives to reduce our environmental footprint·   Global fitness and trivia competitions to keep our bodies and minds sharp·   Global wellbeing days for employees to relax and recharge ·   Monthly wellbeing webinars and training to support employee health and wellbeing
Our Commitment To YouWe’re proud of the diverse and inclusive environment we have at Sophos, and we’re committed to ensuring equality of opportunity.   We believe that diversity, combined with excellence, builds a better Sophos, so we encourage applicants who can contribute to the diversity of our team.  All applicants will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, sex, gender reassignment, marital status, race, religion or belief, color, age, military veteran status, disability, pregnancy, maternity or sexual orientation.  We want to give you every opportunity to show us your best self, so if there are any adjustments we could make to the recruitment and selection process to support you, please let us know. 
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