Senior Talent Acquisition & HR Operations Analytics Lead

McCain Foods; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

McCain Foods is hiring a Senior Talent Acquisition & HR Operations Analytics Lead to drive operational excellence, data analytics, and process transformation across Talent Acquisition and HR initiatives in EMENA & GBI. You will design end-to-end TA processes, governance, and analytics while partnering with global HR teams to deliver scalable, data-driven solutions.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 5–7 years in TA/HR analytics or related fields, with expertise in data visualization

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 5-7 years in Talent Acquisition, HR Operations, HR Analytics, or similar.
• Experience in global/regional HR or TA environment.
• Advanced Excel / Power BI / reporting tools preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end Talent Acquisition processes across EMENA & GBI.
• Own TA operating models, SOPs, and frameworks for scalable hiring.
• Drive automation across recruitment and hiring workflows.
• Partner with HR, TA, and CoEs globally to implement data-driven TA methods.
• Develop dashboards and insights for leadership reviews.
• Ensure TA data integrity across systems and reporting tools.

Skills

Data analytics

Stakeholder management

Project management

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Power BI

Excel

HRIS / ATS systems

SuccessFactors

Job description

• Bachelor’s degree required.

Position Title: Senior Talent Acquisition & HR Operations Analytics Lead

Position Type: Regular - Full-Time

Grade: [[cust_payGrade]]

Requisition ID: 43943

This role can be located in our offices in The Netherlands (Amsterdam/Schiphol) or Poland.

In every role, McCainers are ambitious, curious, and passionate about creating exceptional work experiences - together. With a customer-first mindset, we make doing business with McCain easy.

About The Role.

The Senior Talent Acquisition & HR Operations Analytics Lead is responsible for driving operational excellence, data analytics, and process transformation across Talent Acquisition and broader HR initiatives within EMENA & GBI.

This role owns the design, optimization, and governance of end-to-end Talent Acquisition processes, systems, and analytics, while also leading on process optimization, data and analytics for all cross-functional HR projects through the development of scalable process solutions, reporting frameworks, and data insights.

The position acts as a strategic partner to Talent Acquisition, HR, and business leadership, ensuring recruitment and HR operations are efficient, data-driven, globally aligned, and capable of supporting evolving workforce needs.

This role translates strategic priorities into operational execution, leveraging technology, analytics, and process design to deliver a best-in-class employee lifecycle and experience across EMENA & GBI.

What You’ll Be Doing.

Talent Acquisition Operations & Process Excellence

• Lead the design, governance, and continuous improvement of end-to-end Talent Acquisition processes across EMENA & GBI, ensuring alignment with global standards and business strategy.
• Own and evolve TA operating models, SOPs, and frameworks to support scalable, efficient, and high-quality hiring practices.
• Drive process standardization and automation across recruitment, pre-boarding, and hiring workflows.
• Partner with HR, TA, and CoEs globally to implement modern, data-driven talent acquisition methodologies.
• Lead TA operational projects including system enhancements, process redesign, and workflow optimization.
• Act as subject matter expert for TA technology, systems integrations, and process architecture.
• Develop and maintain TA knowledge platforms, onboarding materials, and capability-building resources

Data Analytics, Reporting & Workforce Insights

• Own data and analytics strategy across EMENA & GBI, ensuring consistent, accurate, and actionable reporting.
• Design and maintain dashboards, scorecards, and performance metrics across TA and HR projects.
• Provide data insights to support decision-making for TA, HR, and business leadership.
• Lead workforce analytics, trend analysis, and predictive insights related to hiring, skills gaps, and workforce planning.
• Prepare executive-level reporting for operating reviews, business reviews, and leadership meetings.
• Develop data storytelling to communicate insights clearly to senior stakeholders.
• Ensure data integrity across systems and reporting tools.

HR Projects, Process Solutions & Transformation

• Lead the design and implementation of strategic HR process solutions, developing scalable frameworks, analytics, and reporting models that strengthen operational effectiveness across the HR function.
• Own and drive HR process improvement initiatives, identifying opportunities to enhance efficiency, governance, and service delivery through process redesign and optimization.
• Lead the implementation of HR technology initiatives and system enhancements, ensuring alignment between process design, digital capabilities, and organizational transformation priorities.
• Lead regional HR transformation and operational excellence projects, providing structured project management, stakeholder alignment, and delivery oversight.
• Design and implement analytics and reporting frameworks that enable data-driven decision making and provide visibility into HR operational performance.

Stakeholder Management & Global Collaboration

• Serve as a key operational advisor to HR leadership, shaping and delivering HR strategic initiatives through effective program execution and cross-functional collaboration.
• Influence decision-making through data, insights, and operational expertise.
• Facilitate cross-functional project meetings and ensure alignment across regions.
• Collaborate with Global TA, HR, and Technology teams on system and process improvements.
• Provide guidance and expertise to hiring community, HR, and leadership on TA processes and data.

Governance, Technology & Continuous Improvement

• Ensure TA and HR processes comply with global standards and policies.
• Drive adoption of recruitment technology and automation tools.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, quality, and user experience.
• Build business cases for process improvements, system changes, and new tools.
• Monitor performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

What You’ll Need To Be Successful.

• Strong experience in Talent Acquisition operations, HR operations, or HR analytics in a global environment.
• Proven experience leading process improvement, transformation, or technology implementation projects.
• Experience working across multiple regions / global scope.
• Strong expertise in data analytics, reporting, and dashboard development.
• Experience supporting HR or TA strategy through operational execution.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Experience working with HR systems (SuccessFactors preferred).
• Ability to translate strategy into operational solutions.
• Strong project management skills.
• Ability to work with senior stakeholders.
• Experience supporting HR projects beyond Talent Acquisition is preferred.

Education And Experience.

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 5-7 years Experience in Talent Acquisition, HR Operations, HR Analytics, or similar.
• Experience in global / regional HR or TA environment.
• Experience with HRIS / ATS systems required.
• Advanced Excel / Power BI / reporting tools preferred.

About McCain.

McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. As a global family‑owned company, we strive to be the employer of choice in the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that inclusion drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms), please let us know and we will work with you to find appropriate solutions.

Your privacy is important to us. By submitting personal data or information to us, you agree this will be handled in accordance with McCain’s Global Privacy Policy and Global Employee Privacy Policy, as applicable. McCain leverages AI in the hiring process, though all final decisions are made by humans. You can understand our approach to AI and how your personal information is being handled here.

Leadership principles.

At McCain, our leadership principles guide how we engage with customers, collaborate as a team, and achieve success. We focus on understanding customer needs, driving innovation, empowering people, and taking ownership to clear obstacles and deliver results.

The McCain Experience.

We are McCain. This statement is a testament to our collective strength and our individual value. Your contributions play a vital role in our success. Our winning culture is rooted in authenticity and trust, empowering us to bring out the best in one another. Here, you’ll find opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive. Join us and experience why we’re better together.

Job Family: Human Resources

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Location(s): NL - Netherlands : North Holland : Amsterdam

Company: McCain Foods Holland B.V.