Director/Senior Manager - Talent Acquisition

Overview:

Cvent is a leading meetings, events, and hospitality technology provider with 6,000+ employees and 34,000+ customers worldwide, including 60% of the Fortune 500. Founded in 1999, we deliver a comprehensive event marketing and management platform for marketers and event professionals, as well as software solutions for hotels, venues, and destinations to grow their group/MICE and corporate travel business. Our technology brings millions of people together at events around the world—we’re transforming the meetings and events industry through innovative technology that powers human connection.

Our strength lies in our people. We foster a culture where everyone is encouraged to think like an entrepreneur—taking smart risks, moving with speed, and making decisions confidently. We value diverse perspectives, celebrate differences, and collaborate closely with colleagues and clients to build strong, lasting relationships.

AI at Cvent: Leading the Future

Are you ready to shape the future of work at the intersection of human expertise and AI innovation? At Cvent, AI isn’t just a tool—it’s embedded in how we operate and learn. We’re looking for leaders who are eager to evolve alongside technology. If you love to experiment, share what you learn, and define best practices for AI‑augmented work, you’ll thrive here. Our teams thoughtfully integrate AI into their day‑to‑day responsibilities, using it to deliver exceptional results while relying on the human judgment and creativity that drive real innovation.

We are seeking an experienced Director / Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition to lead recruiting for our Marketing and Corporate Shared Services (e.g., Finance, HR, Legal, IT, and other G&A functions). This role is a true player–coach: you will manage and develop a team of recruiters while also owning a high-volume requisition load, including senior-level and executive searches, in a fast-paced, metrics-driven environment.

You will partner closely with senior business leaders, HR Business Partners, and Talent Acquisition colleagues to design and execute sourcing strategies that attract diverse, high-caliber talent and support Cvent’s growth objectives.

This role is hybrid, required to be in Cvent’s Tysons, VA headquarters two days each week.

In This Role, You Will:

• Lead and develop a high-performing recruiting team supporting Marketing and Corporate Shared Services, providing coaching, mentorship, and ongoing feedback to elevate capabilities and performance. Please note there may be a need for this leader to recruit for other departments such as Sales, Client Services, and Technology, as needed.
• Act as a full-cycle recruiter for a portfolio of priority roles, including senior leadership and executive positions (e.g., Senior Director, VP), owning search strategy, sourcing, assessment, and offer negotiation.
• Support and strengthen Cvent’s AI First approach, ensuring AI is at the forefront of TA strategy and execution
• Manage a high-volume requisition load across multiple functions and levels while ensuring excellent candidate and hiring manager experience and meeting agreed SLAs.
• Partner with business leaders and HRBPs to define role requirements, candidate profiles, and hiring plans, ensuring alignment with organizational structure, compensation philosophy, and market realities.
• Design and execute creative sourcing strategies (LinkedIn Recruiter, talent communities, referrals, events, associations, and other channels) to proactively build strong, diverse pipelines for both current and future needs.
• Use data and dashboards to track funnel health, time-to-fill, source effectiveness, and quality-of-hire, and translate insights into clear actions and recommendations for stakeholders.
• Drive consistency and quality in hiring processes, ensuring structured interviews, timely feedback, and well-run debriefs that lead to thoughtful, evidence-based decisions.
• Partner with Compensation, HR Operations, and Finance to ensure roles and offers are aligned to internal leveling, budget, and market data, and that necessary approvals are obtained in a timely manner.
• Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion within the hiring process by ensuring inclusive sourcing strategies, structured interviewing, and consistent evaluation criteria.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with external partners (search firms, professional associations, networks) for executive and niche roles, as appropriate.
• Ensure full compliance with applicable employment laws and Cvent recruiting policies, including documentation, data privacy, and job description standards.

Here's What You Need:

• 8–12+ years of progressive experience in talent acquisition, with a strong mix of in-house corporate recruiting and leadership experience; prior people management experience (typically 3+ years) leading recruiters and/or sourcers.
• Demonstrated success recruiting across Marketing and Corporate Shared Services (Finance, HR, Legal, IT, or similar G&A functions), including senior leadership and executive-level roles in a high-growth or enterprise environment.
• Proven track record managing a high-volume requisition portfolio while maintaining quality of hire, speed, and stakeholder satisfaction.
• Strong executive presence with the ability to influence and build trust with senior leaders, provide market insights, and challenge assumptions constructively.
• Expertise in full-cycle recruiting (intake, sourcing, screening, assessment, calibration, debrief, offer, and close) and comfort navigating ambiguity and change.
• Experience using applicant tracking systems (ATS) and HRIS platforms; experience with iCIMS and Workday is strongly preferred.
• Data-driven mindset with the ability to interpret recruiting metrics, diagnose issues, and propose practical solutions and process improvements.
• Excellent communication, storytelling, and negotiation skills, with an ability to articulate Cvent’s value proposition and career opportunities to senior talent.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion in hiring practices and experience embedding those principles into sourcing and assessment.
• Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred