Talent Acquisition Manager - Great Britain, Ireland, the Netherlands

We are excited to offer the opportunity to lead Talent Acquisition in Ireland, the United Kingdom, and the Netherlands. This role covers three countries and is a unique challenge and opportunity to influence our strategic direction in Talent Acquisition. The geographic spread adds to the variety of the Talent Acquisition Manager's role, presenting the chance to develop and implement innovative strategies that address the needs of our frontline.

Our Talent Acquisition function is advancing to a new level of maturity, transitioning from traditional service delivery to a pro-active partnership. This strategic evolution aims to enhance service levels and maximize value for the business. We are seeking a seasoned Talent Acquisition Manager to lead this initiative. The Talent Acquisition Manager will be based in Woking (Surrey). The role involves leading a team of 5 Talent Acquisition Specialists, driving the development and execution of a comprehensive Talent Acquisition strategy that responds to the needs of this frontline. You will have dotted line responsibility for 2 Recruitment Specialists, based in Bratislava (Slovakia).

Key Responsibilities:

• Shape and drive the holistic Talent Acquisition offering for the frontline and the local People and Communications leadership team.

• Lead, coach and develop a team of TA Centor of Extertise (CoE) professionals to ensure efficient and quality services within established budgets.

• Contribute to the design, development, and implementation of Talent Acquisition processes aligned with the company's business needs.

• Collaborate with other People & Communications teams and business stakeholders to ensure consistent delivery of Talent Acquisition services.

• Evaluate business environment and workforce trends to make recommendations for achieving and exceeding TA targets.

• Lead the local budget process and contribute significantly to the annual budgeting process for Europe.

• Maintain strong connections with colleagues within the company and externally to share best practices and understand current trends.

Requirements:

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in Talent Acquisition, including at least 3 years managing recruitment teams.

• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute effective talent acquisition strategies.

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the capability to influence and collaborate effectively across all organizational levels.

• Proven experience in budget management and financial acumen.

• Fluency in English. Knowledge of Dutch would be beneficial.

This is an exciting opportunity for those with a passion for talent acquisition, and a drive for innovation, offering the chance to make a significant impact across our operations in Ireland, the United Kingdom, and the Netherlands.