Director, Global Talent Acquisition

About the Role

We are currently recruiting for a seasoned talent acquisition leader to assume the role of Global Director of Talent Acquisition. Based in Zurich and reporting to the VP of Talent, you will develop, implement and direct the global Talent acquisition strategy, operating model, policies and programs to attract, hire and on-board employees. You will partner with other Talent Development, Corporate Communications, D&I Champions and human resources stakeholders to develop the global talent brand with the goal of differentiating BC as an employer and attracting a strong pipeline of diverse, highly qualified candidates internally and externally, addressing the challenges of an ever-changing job market.  As the Global Director of Talent Acquisition, you will support the VP of Talent in developing and executing a comprehensive Talent Acquisition and Employer Branding strategy, processes and programs to scale global recruitment efforts and enhance the effectiveness of our centers of excellence and Global Business Service (GBS) centers.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Lead the recruitment Centers of Excellence (COEs) and ensure alignment with global policies and procedures for GBS, corporate and site recruitment

• Create a global talent acquisition community across COEs and GBS to drive recruitment innovation through automation, technology, and agency partnerships

• Manage the recruitment model to deliver exceptional hiring experiences for internal and external candidates

• Implement a modern applicant tracking system (ATS) with integrated CRM and talent acquisition assessment tools

• Continuously evolve employer branding and recruitment marketing initiatives, including defining and embedding the employee value proposition (EVP) throughout the employee lifecycle

• Develop a world-class talent acquisition team by building future capabilities, supporting D&I initiatives and enhancing recruitment strategies

• Collaborate cross-functionally with talent development, HR services and marketing to create training programs, predictive analytics and a communication journey focused on candidate and employee engagement

• Monitor market trends and external factors to optimize hiring strategies and contribute to employee development programs

About You

• Minimum 10 years of experience in leading global talent acquisition function including; recruiting, branding, talent sourcing strategy, executive recruitment, and digitizing process

• Minimum 8 years in leading global talent acquisition teams

• Experience in setting up and managing Global Business Services organizations

• Experience of working in a manufacturing based organisation is a plus

• Excellent communication skills – written and verbal with prior experience in positions requiring communication with a global and diverse audience

• Experience managing third party resources, i.e. executive search firms, specialized agencies

• Experience in managing a cost center and budget

• Track record of effectively partnering cross-functionally and owning programs end-to-end

• Deep expertise in developing recruitment strategies

• Deep understanding of attracting talent

• Exemplary leadership experience

• Strong communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate across all levels of the organisation

• Demonstrated ability to develop people and set and achieve goals

• Lead innovation and change

• Fluency in English (written & spoken)