We are seeking a highly experienced and dynamic Talent Acquisition Center of Excellence (COE) Lead for Europe. Reporting directly to the Vice President, Global Talent Acquisition, the COE Lead will play a crucial role in shaping and executing the talent acquisition strategy. In this role, you will drive operational efficiencies, contribute to the strategic development of talent acquisition practices, and ensure recruitment efforts align with both regional and global business objectives. As an integral member of the Global Talent Acquisition Leadership Team, you will represent the European region, fostering collaboration across regions and ensuring alignment with global priorities to support business growth.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategy Deployment:
• Execute global talent acquisition strategy for Europe aligned with the organization's business objectives and growth plans.
• Drive key talent acquisition metrics and benchmarks to measure the effectiveness of recruitment efforts.
• Use data-driven approaches to analyze trends, generate insights, and support strategic decision-making.
Team Leadership:
• Lead, mentor, and develop recruitment teams across the region to ensure high performance and alignment with organizational goals.
• Provide input and regional perspective to global recruitment process improvement, fostering innovation and adaptability.
• Supporting HR team members and stakeholders in implementing new recruitment processes, systems, and services.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment and support for talent acquisition initiatives.
Employer Branding:
• Collaborate with regional marketing and communications teams to localize the organization’s employer brand while maintaining global brand consistency.
• Develop and execute innovative employer branding strategies to position European market units as employers of choice.
Sourcing and Recruitment:
• Work with local talent acquisition and HR leadership to understand talent needs and develop tailored recruitment strategies to attract, engage, and hire top talent in competitive markets.
• Utilize various sourcing channels, including social media, job boards, professional networks, and employee referrals, to identify and engage passive candidates.
• Supports strategic sourcing and local/regional HR with escalations for questions or issues related to the contingent labor program in the region, ensuring effective management and resolution in collaboration with third-party vendors and internal stakeholders.
Executive Recruitment:
• Collaborate with senior business and HR leadership to align executive recruitment strategy for European countries.
• Partner and manage external executive search firm engagements as needed, ensuring alignment with company values and strategic priorities.
• Handle sensitive executive searches with discretion and maintain confidentiality throughout the recruitment process.
• Provide market insights and competitive intelligence to inform leadership hiring trends in Europe.
Technology and Tools:
• Implement recruitment technologies to streamline processes, enhance the candidate experience, and improve outcomes.
• Leverage data analytics to track recruitment metrics, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions to optimize talent acquisition efforts.
Compliance and Diversity:
• Partner with country HR leaders to ensure compliance with relevant employment laws and regulations in the markets.
• Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives to attract a diverse pool of candidates and promote an inclusive workplace.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field; master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in talent acquisition with a strong understanding of global talent markets and best practices.
• Minimum of 5 years talent acquisition leadership with demonstrated experience leading and developing high-performing recruitment teams in a global, matrixed organization.
• Proven experience in executive recruitment, successfully placing senior leadership roles.
• Knowledge of contingent workforce management across multiple regions, especially in global companies.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to translate business objectives into actionable talent acquisition strategies.
• Proficiency in recruitment technologies and using analytics to drive results.
• Strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, with experience in implementing inclusive recruitment practices.
Additional Requirements:
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously.
• Flexibility to work across different time zones to support global recruitment efforts.
• Must have hands-on experience with recruitment technology and Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) for managing end-to-end recruitment processes; Workday strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with additional recruitment tools and platforms for sourcing, tracking, and engagement is beneficial.
• Continuously identify areas for improvement to enhance efficiency, candidate experience, and compliance.
