Head of Talent
Core
Owns global Talent function (hiring, employee experience, leadership bench, workforce planning, AI infrastructure) for Manifest Global's five brands, translating talent strategy into business metrics.
Role type
Principal/Strategic Head of Talent (Global)
Builds
AI-native talent operating system, global workforce plan, high-performing leadership bench, and strategic business partnership model.
Domain
Global EdTech / Talent Mobility / AI Infrastructure
Deliverable
production ML models | infrastructure | dashboards & analysis
Required skills
Strategic workforce planning, global hiring strategy, AI-native system architecture, executive partnership, leadership development, cross-border compliance, change management, data-driven decision making, organizational design
Preferred skills
Experience in M&A integration, scaling across multiple geographies, building AI-first teams, thought leadership in talent tech
Technologies
AI-native sourcing/screening tools, people analytics platforms, workforce planning software, HRIS/HRIS integrations
Responsibilities
Define and execute global hiring strategy across 5 brands; build AI-native talent infrastructure; design workforce plan aligned with business growth; develop leadership pipeline and succession; partner with C-suite on strategy and acquisitions; establish global employee experience standards.
Seniority
Principal, strategy & mentorship

