Global Talent Acquisition Director

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the global talent acquisition strategy, with primary responsibility for Europe, ensuring recruitment activities are aligned with business growth and workforce planning objectives.
• Establish and continuously improve overseas recruitment frameworks and processes, including talent mapping, market benchmarking, and governance standards, ensuring consistency and scalability across regions.
• Represent the organisation at relevant recruitment events, industry forums, and professional networks, building long‑term talent pipelines within targeted sectors.
• Lead end‑to‑end recruitment for senior leadership and critical roles, including Director‑level and executive positions, using proactive sourcing and market intelligence to engage hard‑to‑reach talent.
• Ensure recruitment practices are fully compliant with EU labour legislation, local employment regulations, and data protection requirements (GDPR), while promoting a positive, inclusive, and professional candidate experience.
• Act as a strategic partner to HR and business leadership, providing insight into talent availability, market trends, and workforce risks.

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of experience in talent acquisition, including at least 5 years in international or cross‑border recruitment.
• Demonstrated experience delivering senior‑level and high‑volume hiring in international environments.
• Sector experience in renewable energy (offshore wind / solar), heavy industrial manufacturing, or shipping & logistics is highly desirable.
• Strong working knowledge of European labour law, employment practices, and local recruitment markets.
• Fluent English required, additional European languages (e.g. German, Spanish, French, Polish) are an advantage.
• This position offers remote working flexibility and may be based in Spain, Germany, the UK, Poland, or Beijing, China (Headquarters).