Sr Director, Global Talent Acquisition

Sr Director, Global Talent Acquisition, Ultra Clean Technology

Join UCT and be part of the fastest-growing sector in the world! We indirectly touch every semiconductor chip that goes into every smartphone, smart car and device that uses artificial intelligence. This is a critical time for the semiconductor industry and for UCT - as technology evolves, we evolve with it. UCT is a diverse workplace where every talented employee is committed to continuous innovation, challenging the status quo and exceeding customer expectations. If you are a person with a relentless drive to succeed, a strong focus on quality with a passion for success – join us today!

UCT is looking for a talented Sr Director, Global Talent Acquisition to join us in Austin, TX (hybrid role).

As the leader of the Global Talent Acquisition function, reporting into the VP, Global COE, you will be responsible for maturing, leading, and advancing a world-class, globally integrated TA organization. You will partner closely with executive leadership to execute talent strategies that enable UCT’s growth, enhance organizational capability, and ensure we attract and retain top talent across all regions. The successful candidate will bring a proven track record of scaling global TA functions, leading through complexity, and driving transformation in high-growth, fast-paced environments.

Key Responsibilities:

Global Leadership
Lead and coach a high-performing global TA organization, continuing to mature and elevate team capability, while fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, agility, and continuous improvement across regions.

Enterprise Talent Strategy
Refine and execute a global talent acquisition strategy, ensuring alignment to UCT’s evolving business priorities, workforce plans, and long-term growth objectives.

Executive & Strategic Hiring
Partner with executive leadership to drive critical leadership hiring, ensuring the organization secures top-tier talent for key strategic roles across the organization.

Stakeholder Partnership
Act as a trusted advisor to the executive leadership team (ELT), business leaders, and HR partners, aligning talent strategies with business needs and driving proactive workforce planning.

Employer Brand & Market Positioning
Enhance and scale UCT’s global employer brand, ensuring a compelling and differentiated value proposition that attracts top-tier talent in competitive markets.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Advance inclusive hiring strategies globally, ensuring equitable processes and advancing UCT’s commitment to diversity across all levels of the organization.

Metrics, Insights & Workforce Analytics
Elevate the use of data, metrics, and insights to drive performance, improve predictability, and inform strategic decision-making.

Operational Excellence & Transformation
Optimize and standardize TA processes, systems, and tools globally, driving efficiency, scalability, and a best-in-class candidate and hiring manager experience.

Vendor & Partner Strategy
Manage and optimize global agency, master vendor programs, and partner relationships to ensure consistent quality delivery, cost efficiency, and alignment with business needs.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:

• 12+ years of progressive talent acquisition experience, including significant leadership experience within global, matrixed organizations.
• Proven success scaling and leading global TA functions in high-growth, complex environments, preferably within manufacturing or semiconductor industries
• Strong experience partnering with and presenting to executive leadership, with a proven ability to influence at the highest levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to drive operational improvements and support transformation initiatives.
• Deep understanding of global labor markets, talent trends, and regional complexities.
• Strong track record of leading large, distributed teams across multiple geographies.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to balance strategic priorities with hands-on execution in a fast-paced environment.

Ultra Clean Technology is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, pregnancy, political affiliation, union membership, covered veteran status, protected genetic information and any other characteristic protected under laws and regulations.