Head of Talent Acquisition Europe

Scania Nederland B.V.; Województwo pomorskie; On-site; PLN 336,000 - 464,000; Full time

Job summary

A global recruitment firm is seeking a Head of Talent Acquisition Europe in Poland to lead recruitment across multiple countries. This high-impact role involves driving both strategic and operational recruitment activities, overseeing a team of TA professionals, managing partnerships with stakeholders, and shaping a candidate-centric recruitment strategy. The ideal candidate will have 10+ years in talent acquisition, strong leadership skills, and expertise in recruiting technologies. This position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact in the organization.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in talent acquisition, including several years in a leadership role across multiple countries.
• Proven ability to align TA strategy with business growth in an SSC/GBS environment.
• Strong people leadership skills with a track record of building high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Drive strategic and operational recruitment activities across Europe.
• Oversee a team of TA professionals delivering hundreds of hires annually.
• Partner with senior business leaders to forecast and prioritise hiring needs.

Skills

Leadership skills

Stakeholder management

Strong communication in English

Analytical mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related field

Tools

SAP

ServiceNow

Workday Recruiting

LinkedIn Talent Insights

Job description

Lead Talent Acquisition for our client\'s Global Knowledge Centre.
Our client is seeking an inspiringHead of Talent Acquisition Europeto lead recruitment across multiple countries in the Global Knowledge Centre. This is a high‑impact leadership role where you will design and implement the regional talent acquisition strategy, manage a cross‑country recruitment team, and partner with global TA stakeholders to align hiring with business growth and global standards.

About the Role

As Head of Talent Acquisition Europe, you will drive both strategic and operational recruitment activities across the region. You will oversee a team of TA professionals, including Team Managers and recruiters, delivering hundreds of hires annually— from corporate functions to large‑scale academy programmes. You will shape a candidate‑centric, data‑driven TA function that supports the Knowledge Centre\'s long‑term success.

What You\'ll Do:

• Coach and inspire a regional TA team, fostering a culture of high performance and inclusion
• Set clear goals, KPIs, and SLAs for the TA function
• Develop team members\' expertise in sourcing, assessment, and stakeholder management

Talent Acquisition Strategy & Operations

• Define and implement a robust recruitment service delivery model for the region
• Drive sourcing innovations and leverage analytics to meet current and future hiring needs
• Oversee end‑to‑end recruitment for all roles, ensuring quality of hire and timely delivery
• Partner with senior business leaders and HRBPs to forecast and prioritise hiring needs
• Manage relationships with recruitment vendors and outsourced providers
• Build credibility and strong partnerships with senior stakeholders and external partners

Candidate Experience & Employer Branding

• Champion an excellent candidate experience throughout the hiring cycle
• Lead employer branding initiatives and university relations programmes
• Continuously improve recruitment processes based on feedback and market insights

Process & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations in all countries of operation
• Collaborate with Process Owner of TA, product owners, and P\&C Operations to roll out global initiatives and systems (e.g. SAP SuccessFactors)
• Drive continuous process improvements and leverage technology for greater efficiency

What You Bring:

Key Skills & Tools

• Excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills
• Strong communication in English (both written and spoken)
• Proficiency with ATS and HR technologies (e.g. SAP, ServiceNow, Workday Recruiting, LinkedIn Talent Insights)
• Analytical, data‑driven mindset with a focus on results

Professional Profile

• 10+ years of experience in talent acquisition, including several years in a leadership role across multiple countries
• Proven ability to align TA strategy with business growth in an SSC/GBS environment
• Strong people leadership skills with a track record of building high‑performing teams
• Bachelor\'s degree in HR, Business, or related field (advanced degree preferred)
• Additional regional languages are a plus
• Willingness to travel occasionally within the region

Education

Ready to Lead Talent Acquisition? Apply Now!

Join the GKC leadership team and shape the future of recruitment across the region.