Job Overview

The Global Talent Acquisition Lead is a pivotal leadership role responsible for driving the organization's recruitment strategies on a global scale. This position combines strategic oversight with hands-on execution to attract, hire, and retain top talent across diverse geographies. In this role, you will develop innovative sourcing strategies, enhance employer branding, ensure an exceptional candidate experience, and lead a high-performing recruitment team. By aligning talent acquisition efforts with the organization's long-term objectives, you will contribute to building a dynamic, inclusive, and future-ready workforce.
 

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive global talent acquisition strategy to meet the organization’s current and future staffing needs.
• Partner with senior leadership to forecast workforce demands, identify talent gaps, and align recruitment initiatives with organizational priorities.
• Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) within recruitment practices, fostering a diverse and adaptable workforce.
• Drive workforce planning initiatives, with a focus on critical roles, long-term hiring strategies, and emerging talent trends.

Team Leadership and Development:

• Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of recruiters to achieve hiring goals while delivering a high-quality candidate experience.
• Establish clear objectives, track team performance metrics (e.g., time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, and quality of hire), and drive continuous improvement.
• Build a culture of excellence and accountability, ensuring team members are equipped with the skills and tools needed to excel.

Recruitment Operations and Data-Driven Insights:

• Oversee the full recruitment lifecycle, from sourcing to onboarding, ensuring timely delivery of hiring needs with a focus on quality.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to design tailored sourcing strategies, effective interview frameworks, and candidate evaluation processes.
• Leverage data analytics to refine recruitment strategies, identify hiring trends, and provide actionable insights to stakeholders.
• Optimize recruitment tools, including applicant tracking systems (ATS), to enhance usability, streamline workflows, and improve efficiency.

Employer Branding and Talent Pipeline Development:

• Build and enhance the organization's employer brand by collaborating with marketing and communications teams.
• Launch initiatives such as university partnerships, internship programs, and alumni networks to establish long-term talent pipelines.
• Represent the organization at global career fairs, industry events, and conferences to elevate visibility and attract top-tier talent.

Candidate Experience and Retention Collaboration:

• Ensure a seamless, equitable, and engaging experience for candidates at every stage of the recruitment process.
• Proactively gather candidate feedback to improve the recruitment journey and address potential barriers.
• Partner with Talent Management teams to develop strategies for retention, internal mobility, and succession planning.

Required Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum 7+ years in talent acquisition, with a focus on global hiring and leading recruitment teams in fast-paced environments.
• Strategic Expertise: Demonstrated success in workforce planning, employer branding, and data-driven recruitment strategies.
• Leadership Skills: Proven ability to mentor, coach, and inspire recruitment teams to achieve performance excellence.
• Global Acumen: In-depth understanding of international hiring practices, sourcing techniques, and recruitment compliance.
• Technology Proficiency: Hands-on experience with applicant tracking systems (ATS), HRIS platforms, and recruitment analytics tools.
• DEI Practices: Strong knowledge of diversity, equity, and inclusion principles in talent acquisition.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field; advanced degrees or certifications (e.g., SHRM, PHR) are a plus.

Preferred Skills

• Experience working in a multinational environment with a focus on scalability and cross-cultural collaboration.
• Familiarity with advanced candidate evaluation methodologies like Topgrading.
• Proficiency in data analysis with the ability to translate insights into actionable hiring strategies.
• Expertise in compensation benchmarking and competitive market analysis.

Benefits

We offer a competitive salary aligned with industry standards in Cyprus, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes performance incentives, health coverage, and professional development opportunities. At NEXT Group, we foster a performance-driven culture, encouraging you to move fast, chase excellence, and thrive in a professional, balanced work environment within a global organization.