Sr. Director, Talent Operations

Gong harnesses the power of AI to transform how revenue teams win. The Gong Revenue AI Operating System unifies data, insights, and workflows into a single, trusted system that observes, guides, and acts alongside the world’s most successful revenue teams. Powered by the Gong Revenue Graph, AI-powered intelligence, specialized agents, and trusted applications, Gong helps more than 5,000 companies around the world deeply understand their teams and customers, automate critical sales workflows, and close more deals with less effort. For more information, visit www.gong.io.At Gong, you will join a company built on innovative products, ambitious goals, and passionate people. We are shaping the future of revenue intelligence and we want people who are excited to build what comes next. You will work with a team that dreams big, moves fast, and cares deeply about the craft and about each other. Here, transparency and trust are core to how we operate, and every person has the opportunity to make a visible impact. If you want to grow, stretch, and do work that truly matters, Gong is the place to do the best work of your career.OverviewThis is an opportunity to architect and scale a next generation talent engine—powered by AI, automation, and data at a company entering a critical phase of growth. You will build the systems, intelligence, and infrastructure that power every hiring decision, enabling faster, smarter, and more predictive talent outcomes at global scale.If you think about recruiting as an operating system (not a function)and are excited about applying AI to fundamentally reshape how companies hire, this role is for you.As Head of Talent Operations, you will lead the transformation of our global talent infrastructure. You will build a modern, AI-enabled recruiting ecosystem that empowers our teams, elevates candidate experience, and drives business impact. You will partner closely with Talent Acquisition, People, Finance, and senior leadership team to ensure our hiring strategy is powered by best in class systems, data, and insights.This role sits at the intersection of technology, data, and talent strategy, and will play a critical role in how Gong scales.What You’ll OwnTalent Infrastructure & TechnologyArchitect and evolve a best in class recruiting technology ecosystem (ATS, CRM, sourcing platforms, scheduling tools, talent intelligence systems, and AI-enabled solutions)Define how AI is embedded across the hiring lifecycle; from sourcing to screening to decision makingDrive automation across workflows to increase speed, consistency, and scaleOwn the integrity, structure, and accessibility of recruiting data across systemsPartner with IT and Security to ensure strong governance, compliance, and scalabilityTalent Intelligence & Workforce StrategyBuild and lead a modern talent intelligence function that informs executive decision makingPartner with Finance and leadership to drive global workforce planning and hiring forecastsDevelop predictive insights around hiring velocity, pipeline health, and talent market dynamicsShape how Gong invests in talent by providing data driven recommendations on location strategy, diversity, and talent supplyRecruiting Operations & ExperienceDesign and operationalize scalable, global recruiting processes that enable high quality hiring at speedEstablish clear operating rhythms, SLAs, and performance metrics across the hiring lifecycleBuild frameworks that elevate interview quality, decision making, and candidate experienceEquip recruiters and hiring managers with systems and tools that dramatically improve productivity and consistencyLeadership & Organizational ImpactBuild, lead, and develop a high performing Talent Operations functionPartner closely with Talent Acquisition leadership to unlock hiring success at scaleCreate playbooks and systems that support global hiring through the next stages of company growthWho You AreA systems thinker who sees recruiting as an interconnected ecosystem, not a set of processesA builder who has architected and scaled talent infrastructure in high growth, complex environmentsDeeply fluent in recruiting technologies, data, and analyticsPassionate about the role AI and automation will play in the future of hiringComfortable operating at both strategic and executional levelsA strong cross functional partner who can influence senior leaders and drive alignmentExperience15+ years of experience across Talent Acquisition, Talent Operations, or People Operations7+ years leading Talent Operations or Recruiting Operations teamsProven experience scaling talent infrastructure in high growth technology companiesExperience supporting organizations through hypergrowth, late-stage scale, or IPO readiness Perks & BenefitsWe offer Gongsters a variety of medical, dental, and vision plans, designed to fit you and your family’s needs.Wellbeing Fund - flexible wellness stipend to support a healthy lifestyle.Mental Health benefits with covered therapy and coaching.401(k) program to help you invest in your future.Education & learning stipend for personal growth and development.Flexible vacation time to promote a healthy work-life blend.Paid parental leave to support you and your family.Company-wide recharge days each quarter.Work from home stipend to help you succeed in a remote environment.The annual salary hiring range for this position is $220k - $265k USD. Compensation is based on factors unique to each candidate, including, but not limited to, job-related skills, qualification, education, experience, and location. At Gong, we have a location-based compensation structure, which means there may be a different range for candidates in other locations. The total compensation package for this position, in addition to base compensation, may include incentive compensation, bonus, equity, and benefits. Some of our sales compensation programs also offer the potential to achieve above targeted earnings for those who exceed their sales targets.We are always looking for outstanding Gongsters! So if this sounds like something that interests you regardless of compensation, please reach out. We may have more roles for you to consider and would love to connect.We have noticed a rise in recruiting impersonations across the industry, where scammers attempt to access candidates' personal and financial information through fake interviews and offers. All Gong recruiting email communications will always come from the @gong.io domain. Any outreach claiming to be from Gong via other sources should be ignored.Gong is an equal-opportunity employer. We believe that diversity is integral to our success, and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, military status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.To review Gong's privacy policy, visit https://www.gong.io/gong-io-job-candidates-privacy-notice/ for more details.>Gong will collect and use your personal data (e.g. - name, email, resume info) to evaluate your application for employment. Gong will save your personal data for up to 2 years in order to consider you for other, future potential job opportunities. We are happy to delete your data upon request.For a list of personal data categories, how Gong uses your personal data, and rights you have to your personal data, please visit Gong’s Job Candidates Privacy Notice, available at https://www.gong.io/gong-io-job-candidates-privacy-notice/