VP of Talent Acquisition

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and execute a comprehensive global talent acquisition strategy aligned with organizational growth and workforce planning needs.

• Drive employer branding initiatives to position the company as an employer of choice, particularly in competitive fields like engineering and EV technologies.

• Build partnerships with senior leaders to understand talent needs and develop proactive hiring plans.

• Oversee internal mobility, succession planning, and future talent pipelines.

Operational Excellence

• Lead and manage the end-to-end recruitment process across all levels (executive, technical, operational).

• Implement scalable systems and tools (e.g., ATS, AI recruitment tools) to optimize hiring efficiency.

• Ensure quality of hire, time-to-fill, and cost-per-hire meet organizational KPIs.

• Build and lead a high-performing TA team including recruiters, sourcers, coordinators, and branding specialists.

Diversity & Inclusion

• Champion inclusive hiring practices to support diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) goals.

• Partner with ERGs, universities, and external organizations to broaden candidate outreach.

Data & Analytics

• Leverage data to provide insights, improve performance, and influence TA strategy.

• Regularly report hiring metrics, talent trends, and workforce insights to executive leadership.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Management

• Partner closely with HRBPs, L&D, Compensation, and business leaders across departments.

• Collaborate with marketing and communications teams on recruitment campaigns and branding.

Requirements

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Psychology, or related field; MBA or Master’s degree preferred.

• 15+ years of progressive experience in talent acquisition, with at least 10 years in a leadership role.

• Experience in the automotive, manufacturing, or industrial sector is strongly preferred.

• Proven experience in scaling recruitment functions in high-growth or global environments.