A leading organization is undergoing a significant transformation following a global acquisition. With operations scaling rapidly, the company is investing deeply in its people agenda to support long-term growth and cultural integration. As part of this journey, we are seeking a Head of Talent Acquisition to lead recruitment strategy and execution across a dynamic, multi-functional Centre of Excellence environment.
This is a strategic leadership position that goes beyond filling roles. It requires someone who can build a future-ready talent acquisition function, shape workforce planning, and elevate the employer brand in a competitive market. The successful candidate will partner closely with senior leadership to embed a unified, values-driven employee experience across all hiring touchpoints.
Key Responsibilities
This role is responsible for building a high-performing, future-ready talent acquisition function that supports the organization's growth, cultural integration, and operational excellence. The successful candidate will:
- Lead the full spectrum of talent acquisition across all business units, ensuring recruitment strategies are aligned with business needs and global standards
- Design and implement workforce planning frameworks that anticipate future capability requirements and support long-term organizational growth
- Build and manage a structured recruitment process that balances speed, quality, and candidate experience, while maintaining compliance with local regulations
- Strengthen employer branding efforts to position the organization as a top employer in financial services and shared services
- Develop and maintain strong partnerships with hiring managers, external recruitment partners, and global HR teams to ensure consistent delivery and alignment
- Champion inclusive hiring practices that reflect the organization's commitment to diversity, equity, and belonging
- Introduce data-driven recruitment practices, leveraging analytics to improve decision-making, forecast talent needs, and measure effectiveness
- Drive continuous improvement across the TA function, introducing digital tools, process enhancements, and innovative sourcing strategies
- Support leadership hiring and succession planning efforts, ensuring critical roles are filled with high-impact talent
- Act as a strategic advisor to senior leadership on talent market trends, recruitment risks, and opportunities for differentiation
Ideal Candidate
- Brings over 10 years of progressive experience in talent acquisition, with a strong track record of leading high-performing teams across complex, fast-paced environments
- Demonstrates success in building scalable, digitally-enabled recruitment functions that support organizational growth and transformation
- Well-versed in modern sourcing strategies, including employer branding, recruitment marketing, and data-driven hiring practices
- Operates confidently at both strategic and operational levels, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive alignment across business units
- Passionate about creating inclusive, engaging candidate experiences that reflect the organization's values and culture
- Comfortable navigating ambiguity and change, with the resilience and agility to lead in a high-growth, on-site environment
