Design and implement global talent acquisition strategies aligned to business priorities and long-term workforce plans.
Partner with senior stakeholders to anticipate talent needs and build proactive, diverse talent pipelines.
Leverage market insights and talent intelligence to strengthen employer brand positioning and attract top talent.
Operate with considerable latitude to redefine and optimise global talent processes, tools, and frameworks to improve efficiency, scalability, and candidate quality.
Champion continuous improvement and automation across the recruitment lifecycle, embedding data-driven decision-making and inclusive hiring practices.
Identify and address systemic challenges, applying creative problem-solving to deliver sustainable process improvements.
Lead key cross-functional projects that have significant impact within the Talent Acquisition function and the broader business.
Collaborate with senior HR and business stakeholders to ensure alignment between talent strategies, workforce planning, and organisational goals.
Provide mentorship, guidance, and professional development support to talent team members and hiring managers.
Own and analyse talent acquisition metrics, translating data into actionable insights and strategic recommendations.

Proven experience designing or transforming end-to-end Talent Acquisition functions
Background in both in-house and/or RPO environments
Experience within high-growth, start-up, or scale-up organisations preferred
Extensive experience in global Talent Acquisition leadership roles
Demonstrated track record of leading large-scale transformation initiatives (e.g., multiple end-to-end projects)
Strong analytical capability with experience leveraging data to inform strategy
Hands-on experience with Workday (essential)
Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills across senior leadership levels.

Global Talent Acquisition Lead

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