Why This Job is Featured on The SaaS Jobs
This maternity-cover Talent Acquisition Specialist role stands out as a window into how a B2B SaaS company in cybersecurity supports product execution through hiring. With an explicit focus on R&D and technology roles in Israel, the position sits close to the talent market that often determines delivery speed in security-focused software teams, while also touching global business hiring needs.
For a SaaS career, the value is in sharpening the operating rhythm of modern recruiting: building and managing pipelines, partnering tightly with hiring managers, and maintaining data quality in an ATS. The emphasis on proactive sourcing and structured reporting translates well across SaaS environments where headcount planning, time-to-hire, and candidate experience are treated as measurable levers. Exposure to technical recruiting also strengthens long-term versatility, since engineering hiring patterns tend to be consistent across many SaaS categories.
This role is best suited to a recruiter who is comfortable taking ownership quickly, prefers hands-on execution over long ramp-up periods, and enjoys balancing stakeholder partnership with independent sourcing. It will particularly fit someone who wants concentrated experience in technical hiring within a defined market, while keeping a line of sight to broader, cross-functional recruitment.
The section above is editorial commentary from The SaaS Jobs, provided to help SaaS professionals understand the role in a broader industry context.
Job Description
Temp. Talent Acquisition Specialist - Maternity Cover
Description
Accelerate Your Career
As a leader in Automated Security Validation, we help businesses around the world safely emulate real-world attacks to uncover their vulnerabilities. At Pentera, you will be at the forefront of cybersecurity innovation, working on advanced tools that challenge organizations' defenses and push the limits of security testing.
With over 400 team members and 1,100+ customers in more than 50 countries, Pentera is a growing company supported by top investors like Insight Partners, K1, and The Blackstone Group.
If you are looking to grow your skills, make a difference, and be part of an innovative team, Pentera is the place for you.
About The Role
We are seeking an experienced Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our HR team for a Maternity Cover position. In this role, you will play a key part in our growth, taking ownership of end-to-end recruitment processes with a primary focus on R&D and Technology roles in Israel, while also supporting global business positions. You will partner closely with hiring managers to identify, attract, and hire the best talent, ensuring a seamless candidate experience.
*This is a temporary position (replacement for maternity leave).
Roles And Responsibilities:
- Manage the candidates’ pipeline focusing of Technological and R&D roles in Israel.
- Assessing candidates for professional fit, soft skills, and cultural alignment.
- Partner with hiring managers to understand their needs and build effective hiring strategies.
- Ensuring positive candidate experience.
- Proactively source top-tier talent using LinkedIn Recruiter, social media, and other creative channels to build a strong pipeline.
- Maintain data integrity within our ATS and provide regular updates and reports on recruitment status.
- Act as a brand ambassador, representing Pentera’s unique culture and values to candidates globally.
Requirements
- Up to 3 years of experience in Talent Acquisition within a high-tech/SaaS company.
- Proven experience in technological recruitment (R&D, Engineering) within the Israeli market.
- Proven experience with proactive sourcing (with or without AI tools)
- High level of English
- Ability to work independently and "hit the ground running" in a dynamic environment.
- Availability for a temporary full-time position (Maternity Cover).
Preferred skills:
- Familiarity with the cyber security world.
- Experience with Comeet
We are an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to building a diverse and talented workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, religion, colour, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, disability, or any other class or characteristic protected by applicable law. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds to join us!
