Global TA Lead, Manufacturing & Industrial Ops

Galderma; Barcelona; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Galderma’s new Global Capability Center in Barcelona seeks a Global Talent Acquisition Lead for Manufacturing and Industrial Operations. This strategic role designs, implements and manages talent acquisition strategies to attract top talent across our worldwide manufacturing footprint, partnering with business leaders, HR and cross‑functional teams to build a diverse, high‑performing workforce.

You will own a global TA strategy, oversee end‑to‑end recruitment across locations, drive employer

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience in talent acquisition, with at least 5 years in a leadership role supporting manufacturing or industrial operations on a global scale.
• Demonstrated expertise in managing large-scale recruitment initiatives, including plant start-ups, high-volume hiring, and executive search.
• Strong knowledge of global employment laws, compliance, and best practices in multiple regions.
• Experience in managing temporary labour / contingent workforce programs is an asset.
• Proven experience implementing digital recruitment tools and data analytics.
• Exceptional stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills.
• Track record of building and leading diverse, high-performing teams across multiple geographies; our key sites are in Canada, France, Sweden and Brazil.
• English mandatory, French or Swedish language considered as an asset.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, matrixed, and multicultural environment.

Responsibilities

• Talent Acquisition Strategy: Develop, execute, and continuously improve a global talent acquisition strategy tailored to the unique needs of manufacturing and industrial functions, aligning with overall business objectives.
• Stakeholder Partnership: Collaborate with executive leadership, plant managers, and HR business partners to identify workforce needs, anticipate talent gaps, and create proactive recruitment plans.
• Global Recruitment Operations: Oversee end-to-end recruitment processes for multiple international locations, ensuring adherence to local regulations, cultural nuances, and company standards.
• Employer Branding: Champion the employer value proposition for manufacturing and industrial roles, leveraging digital platforms, industry events, and partnerships to attract top talent globally.
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Drive initiatives to ensure diverse talent pipelines and inclusive hiring practices across all regions.
• Process Optimisation: Implement best-in-class recruitment technologies and data-driven methodologies to improve efficiency, candidate experience, and hiring quality.
• Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and develop a geographically dispersed team of talent acquisition professionals, fostering a culture of high performance and continuous learning.
• Metrics & Reporting: Define and track key performance indicators, providing regular insights and recommendations to senior management.
• Compliance & Risk Management: Ensure all recruitment activities comply with global and local employment laws and standards, mitigating risks to the organisation.
• Manage the contingent workforce hiring program (MSP) for Industrial operations

Skills

Talent acquisition

Global recruitment

Stakeholder management

Data analytics

Leadership

Job description

Galderma’s new Global Capability Center in Barcelona seeks a Global Talent Acquisition Lead for Manufacturing and Industrial Operations. This strategic role designs, implements and manages talent acquisition strategies to attract top talent across our worldwide manufacturing footprint, partnering with business leaders, HR and cross‑functional teams to build a diverse, high‑performing workforce.

You will own a global TA strategy, oversee end‑to‑end recruitment across locations, drive employer