Global Talent Acquisition Lead - Industrial and Manufacturing Operations

Galderma SA; Barcelona; On-site; EUR 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Galderma in Barcelona seeks a Global Talent Acquisition Lead for Manufacturing and Industrial Operations to design and drive global recruitment strategies across sites and functions, partnering with senior leaders to secure top talent.

You will oversee end-to-end global recruitment, strengthen employer branding, manage a diverse, geographically dispersed team, ensure compliance, and deploy data-driven recruiting tools to optimise performance.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience in talent acquisition.
• 5+ years in a leadership role supporting manufacturing or industrial operations on a global scale.
• 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; key sites 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

• Develop, execute, and continuously improve a global talent acquisition strategy for manufacturing and industrial functions.
• Collaborate with executive leadership, plant managers, and HR to identify workforce needs and proactive recruitment plans.
• Oversee end-to-end recruitment processes for multiple international locations, ensuring compliance and local nuances.
• Champion employer branding to attract top talent across regions.
• Drive Diversity, Equity & Inclusion initiatives across all regions.
• Implement best-in-class recruitment technologies and data-driven methodologies to improve efficiency and quality.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a geographically dispersed team of TA professionals.
• Define and track KPIs, providing insights to senior management.
• Ensure compliance with global and local employment laws and mitigate recruitment risks.
• Manage the contingent workforce hiring program (MSP) for Industrial operations.

Skills

Leadership

Global recruitment

Stakeholder management

Data analytics

Employer branding

Compliance knowledge

Tools

Workday

LinkedIn Recruiter

Applicant Tracking System

MS Office

Job description

Galderma is the emerging pure-play dermatology category leader, present in approximately 90 countries. We deliver an innovative, science-based portfolio of premium flagship brands and services that span the full spectrum of the fast-growing dermatology market through Injectable Aesthetics, Dermatological Skincare and Therapeutic Dermatology. Since our foundation in 1981, we have dedicated our focus and passion to the human body's largest organ - the skin - meeting individual consumer and patient needs with superior outcomes in partnership with healthcare professionals. Because we understand that the skin, we are in shapes our lives, we are advancing dermatology for every skin story.

We look for people who focus on getting results, embrace learning and bring a positive energy. They must combine initiative with a sense of teamwork and collaboration. Above all, they must be passionate about doing something meaningful for consumers, patients, and the healthcare professionals we serve every day. We aim to empower each employee and promote their personal growth while ensuring business needs are met now and into the future. Across our company, we embrace diversity and respect the dignity, privacy, and personal rights of every employee.

At Galderma, we actively give our teams reasons to believe in our bold ambition to become the leading dermatology company in the world. With us, you have the ultimate opportunity to gain new and challenging work experiences and create an unparalleled, direct impact.

Further supporting our growth and innovation momentum, we are establishing a new Global Capability Center in Barcelona to deploy new capabilities to effectively support its global commercial and functional teams. Located in the upscale Eixample District in the heart of Barcelona, Galderma’s Global Capability Center offers numerous possibilities for professional development such as exposure to global and cross-functional projects and access to global career opportunities.

Driving World-Class Talent Strategies Across Global Industrial Landscapes

Position Overview

The Global Talent Acquisition Lead for Manufacturing and Industrial Operations is a strategic leadership role responsible for designing, implementing, and managing talent acquisition strategies that attract and secure top-tier talent across the company’s global manufacturing and industrial operations. This position partners closely with business leaders, HR, and cross-functional teams to ensure the delivery of a diverse, high-performing workforce that fuels operational excellence and business growth.

Key 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

Required Qualifications and Experience

• 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.

Key Competencies

• Strategic thinking and business acumen
• Project management and organisational skills
• Analytical and data-driven decision making
• Change management and adaptability
• Intercultural sensitivity and global mindset
• Commitment to ethical and inclusive hiring practices

Reporting Line

This role reports to the Global Head of Talent, with dotted line to Global Head of HR Manufacturing and Industrial Operations.