Global Head of Talent Acquisition

Michael Page; Barcelona; Híbrido; EUR 75.000 - 80.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Hybrid work model

Barcelona offices in heart of city

10% annual bonus

Flexible compensation and benefits

Descripción de la vacante

Michael Page is seeking a Global Head of Talent Acquisition to lead the transformation of the function across Europe and North America from our Barcelona base. You will drive a proactive talent model, strengthen the employer brand, and partner with leadership to enable international expansion and growth.

The role focuses on pipeline-based recruitment, regional consistency, and a data-driven approach to hiring quality and speed, with responsibility for an international team and the ATS ecosystem.

Formación

• Experience leading international TA transformation and building proactive talent models.
• Strong employer branding and market positioning experience.
• Proven ability to build pipelines by location and role.
• Ability to design and implement candidate experience in ATS.
• Data-driven mindset with KPIs and reporting focus.

Responsabilidades

• Lead global TA transformation and proactive talent model across markets.
• Define and implement employer branding globally.
• Develop and manage talent pipelines by location and role.
• Lead an international team of recruiters and sourcers.
• Own TA metrics reporting and continuous improvement.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Employer branding

Talent acquisition

Pipeline development

Data-driven decision making

Herramientas

ATS

Descripción del empleo

• Lead the transformation of Talent Acquisition in a fast-growing international co
• Play a key role in supporting international expansion across multiple markets.

Our client is a fast-growing international company within the premium wellness and hospitality sector, operating across Europe and North America. Headquartered in Barcelona, the organization is undergoing a significant growth phase and is seeking a Global Head of Talent Acquisition to lead the evolution of its global talent strategy.

The successful candidate will drive the transformation of the Talent Acquisition function, building a proactive talent model, strengthening the employer brand, and ensuring the business is equipped to attract and retain the talent required to support its expansion plans.

Reporting to the Director of People & Culture, the Head of Talent Acquisition will lead the company's global talent strategy, with a strong focus on employer branding, proactive talent attraction and workforce planning to support international growth. The role is responsible for transforming the recruitment function from a reactive approach into a pipeline-based talent acquisition model, ensuring hiring quality, speed and cultural alignment across markets.

Employer Brand & Market Positioning

• Define and lead the global employer branding strategy.
• Strengthen the company's presence across the channels where target talent is active.
• Partner closely with internal communications stakeholders to ensure alignment between the internal culture narrative and the external employer brand.
• Develop content and campaigns that position the organisation as a long-term career destination.
• Benchmark employer branding practices from relevant sectors and adapt best practices accordingly.

Talent Acquisition Strategy & Model

• Design and implement a proactive, pipeline-based recruitment model.
• Build and maintain talent pipelines by location and role profile across all active markets.
• Establish partnerships with educational institutions and training programmes relevant to key talent segments.
• Create and manage alumni networks as a recurring source of talent.
• Standardise sourcing methodologies, recruitment processes and tools across regions.
• Lead the design and implementation of the candidate experience within the ATS environment.
• Leverage technology and automation to improve recruitment efficiency and accelerate hiring processes.
• Develop talent acquisition playbooks to support the successful launch of new locations and growth initiatives.

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead and develop an international team of recruiters and sourcers located across Europe and North America.
• Define performance expectations, KPIs and development plans for team members.
• Foster a culture of proactive sourcing, data-driven decision-making and candidate experience excellence.
• Partner closely with HR and business stakeholders to align hiring priorities with operational needs.

Data, Reporting & Continuous Improvement

• Own and monitor key Talent Acquisition metrics, including time-to-fill, source effectiveness, offer acceptance rate, quality of hire and pipeline coverage.
• Provide regular reporting and strategic recommendations to senior leadership.
• Continuously optimise ATS processes, workflows and reporting capabilities.
• Identify recruitment bottlenecks and proactively implement improvement initiatives.

• A strategic leadership role with international scope.
• The opportunity to shape and transform the Talent Acquisition function.
• Exposure to international growth and expansion projects.
• Leadership of a geographically distributed Talent Acquisition team.
• A Barcelona-based position within a dynamic and growing international organisation.
• Competitive fixed salary ranging from €75,000 to €80,000 gross per annum, plus a 10% annual performance-based bonus.
• Hybrid working model, with 2 days per week working remotely.
• Flexible compensation and benefits plan.
• Modern offices located in the heart of Barcelona.
• The opportunity to join a company undergoing significant international growth and transformation.