Talent Acquisition HUB Leader - Americas

Hitachi Energy; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology leader based in the UK is seeking an inspiring Talent Acquisition Leader to drive its recruitment strategy across the Americas. This role involves mentoring a team, designing talent strategies, and collaborating with senior stakeholders to fulfill workforce needs. The ideal candidate has proven experience in talent acquisition and a strong understanding of hiring practices. Apply today for this transformative opportunity.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a regional talent acquisition function in a large, matrix multinational organization.
• Strong understanding of regional employment laws and cultural nuances.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a recruitment team to deliver quality results.
• Design regional talent acquisition strategies aligned with objectives.
• Oversee end-to-end recruitment processes.

Skills

Leadership in talent acquisition

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Cultural awareness

Tools

ATS

CRM systems

LinkedIn Recruiter

Job description

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About the Job

The opportunity

After an internal transition, we’re seeking an inspiring leader to drive and elevate our talent acquisition strategy—attracting top talent across the Americas Hub, spanning North, Central, and South America. In this role, you will lead a team of Talent Acquisition managers and specialists responsible for the full recruitment lifecycle—from sourcing to hiring—covering campus through executive recruitment, while ensuring alignment with organizational goals. You will collaborate closely with senior stakeholders to address workforce planning needs and enhance both the candidate and hiring manager experience. Additionally, you will oversee Employer Branding initiatives in the region, ensuring consistency with the global strategy.

How You'll Make An Impact

• Lead and mentor a team to deliver high-quality recruitment results, establish clear goals and KPIs, and foster a collaborative culture.
• Design and implement regional talent acquisition strategies aligned with organizational objectives, focusing on sourcing, diversity, and inclusion.
• Oversee the end‑to‑end recruitment process, partner with talent management teams, and optimize the use of recruitment technologies.
• Act as a strategic advisor to senior leadership, understand hiring needs, and ensure alignment between Talent Acquisition and business units.
• Monitor recruitment metrics, analyze data for trends, and drive process improvements to enhance efficiency and satisfaction.
• Collaborate with the employer branding team to strengthen the company's brand, develop initiatives to attract top talent, and represent the organization at industry events.

Your background

• A solid proven successful experience in leading a talent acquisition function through multiple teams at a regional level including for India in large, matrix multinational, ideally acquired in the technology, sector.
• Strong understanding of regional employment laws, hiring practices, and cultural nuances to lead talent acquisition activities from volume‑hiring to senior executives.
• Proficient in recruitment technology (e.g., ATS, CRM systems) and sourcing tools (e.g., LinkedIn Recruiter).
• Exceptional interpersonal and influencing skills, with the ability to build trust and credibility with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• High degree of cultural awareness and sensitivity, with experience working across global teams.

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future through innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core. Over three billion people depend on our technologies to power their daily lives.

With over a century in pioneering mission‑critical technologies like high‑voltage, transformers, automation, and power electronics, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time – balancing soaring electricity demand, while decarbonizing the power system.

Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today.

Location: Canada (Remote)