Senior Talent Acquisition

Pertemps Daventry; Dunton; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Pertemps Daventry is seeking a strategic Talent Acquisition Leader for EMEA/APAC to shape recruitment across multiple countries and cultures. You will lead a team of recruiters, partner with senior leaders, and drive scalable hiring practices in a fast-paced environment.

This role requires up to 25% travel, involvement in workforce planning, data-driven decision making, and a focus on candidate experience, employer branding, and compliant processes across markets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or a related field.
• Proven experience leading talent acquisition teams in a corporate or agency setting.
• Experience managing recruitment across multiple countries and markets in EMEA/APAC.
• Strong knowledge of sourcing methodologies, talent market mapping, and candidate engagement strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead talent acquisition strategy and delivery across the EMEA and APAC regions.
• Partner with senior leaders to understand workforce requirements and develop effective hiring plans.
• Manage, coach, and develop a high-performing Talent Acquisition team.
• Drive full-cycle recruitment for key leadership, corporate, and business-critical positions.
• Build and maintain strong talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs.
• Develop innovative sourcing strategies to attract top talent across diverse markets.
• Monitor recruitment performance metrics and identify trends and risks.
• Ensure a positive, consistent candidate experience throughout the recruitment lifecycle.
• Partner with HR, Compensation, Marketing, and Operations on workforce planning.
• Lead employer branding and recruitment marketing activities across the region.

Skills

Leadership

Talent acquisition

Stakeholder management

Data analytics

Employer branding

Sourcing strategies

People management

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or Business

Tools

ATS

Job description

Pertemps Daventry are currently recruiting for one of established Global Automotive clients we are currently recruiting for a Talent Acquisition Leader for EMEA/APAC, you will play a critical role in building the talent strategies that enable our business to grow, transform, and succeed across multiple countries and cultures.

Up to 25% travel may be required across the EMEA and APAC regions, also UK sites Daventry and Dunton.

40 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Additional hours may be required based on business needs.

This is a strategic and hands-on leadership opportunity for an experienced talent acquisition professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment. You'll lead recruitment delivery across the region, develop innovative sourcing strategies, partner with senior business leaders, and drive best-in-class hiring practices that attract exceptional talent.

If you're passionate about talent, leadership, continuous improvement, and creating outstanding candidate and stakeholder experiences, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Be Doing

As the Talent Acquisition Leader for EMEA/APAC, you'll oversee regional recruitment operations while partnering closely with business leaders, HR teams, and key stakeholders to build and execute talent acquisition strategies that support both current and future workforce needs.

You’ll lead a team of recruiters, influence workforce planning, leverage data to drive decision-making, and ensure recruitment processes are efficient, scalable, and aligned with business objectives.

During a Typical Day, You'll

• Lead talent acquisition strategy and delivery across the EMEA and APAC regions.
• Partner with senior leaders to understand workforce requirements and develop effective hiring plans.
• Manage, coach, and develop a high-performing Talent Acquisition team.
• Drive full-cycle recruitment for key leadership, corporate, and business-critical positions.
• Build and maintain strong talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs.
• Develop innovative sourcing strategies to attract top talent across diverse markets.
• Monitor recruitment performance metrics, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Ensure a positive, consistent candidate experience throughout the recruitment lifecycle.
• Partner with HR, Compensation, Marketing, and Operations teams on workforce planning and hiring initiatives.
• Lead employer branding and recruitment marketing activities across the region.
• Drive process improvements, recruitment technology adoption, and operational excellence.
• Ensure compliance with local employment legislation and company policies across multiple countries.
• Provide regular reporting and insights to senior leadership on hiring performance and market trends.

What You Bring to the Role

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Significant experience leading talent acquisition teams within a corporate, agency, BPO, contact centre, or high-volume recruitment environment.
• Experience managing recruitment across multiple countries and markets within EMEA and/or APAC.
• Proven success in developing and executing recruitment strategies that support business growth.
• Experience partnering with senior leaders and influencing hiring decisions.
• Strong knowledge of sourcing methodologies, talent market mapping, and candidate engagement strategies.
• Experience working with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and recruitment technologies.
• Strong understanding of employment legislation, compliance requirements, and recruitment best practices.
• Experience using recruitment data and analytics to drive decision-making and performance improvements.