Global Director, Talent Acquisition

Pizza Hut is seeking an experienced and strategic Director, Global Talent Acquisition & Strategy to lead our global Talent Acquisition function from our Global Headquarters in Plano, Texas. This role is a unique opportunity to build the future of Talent Acquisition at Pizza Hut. The Director will lead the transformation of the function by developing enterprise talent strategies, implementing a new Applicant Tracking System (ATS), establishing scalable recruiting processes and new ways of working, and creating a best-in-class candidate and hiring leader experience. Lead and develop a high-performing global Talent Acquisition team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement. Develop and execute Pizza Hut's global Talent Acquisition strategy, aligning hiring priorities with long-term business objectives and workforce planning. Lead executive and critical leadership searches while ensuring an exceptional experience for candidates and hiring leaders. Oversee recruiting across corporate functions and global markets, ensuring consistent, high-quality hiring practices. Design, implement, and optimize a new Applicant Tracking System (ATS), driving adoption across recruiters, hiring managers, and HR partners. Establish scalable recruiting processes, governance, and new ways of working that improve efficiency, consistency, and the overall hiring experience. Build proactive talent pipelines for executive and critical business roles using market intelligence, workforce planning, and innovative sourcing strategies. Lead employer branding initiatives that strengthen Pizza Hut's position as an employer of choice globally. Develop recruiting metrics, dashboards, and reporting to drive data-informed decisions and continuous improvement. Manage relationships with executive search firms, recruiting vendors, and external partners. Ensure compliance with applicable employment laws and recruiting practices across global markets. Champion inclusive hiring practices and diverse talent pipelines across all levels of the organization. Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Organizational Development, or a related field preferred. 12+ years of progressive Talent Acquisition experience, including 5+ years leading recruiting teams within a complex, global organization. Demonstrated experience leading Talent Acquisition strategy for a multinational organization. Significant experience recruiting executive and senior leadership talent across multiple business functions and geographies. Proven success building, coaching, and developing high-performing recruiting teams. Experience leading Talent Acquisition transformation initiatives, including implementation or optimization of an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and redesigning recruiting processes. Strong executive presence with the ability to influence senior leaders and serve as a trusted advisor. Experience building enterprise talent strategies aligned with business growth and organizational priorities. Strong understanding of global recruiting practices, workforce planning, employer branding, and modern sourcing strategies. Demonstrated ability to lead organizational change and successfully implement new operating models and ways of working. Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and collaboration skills with the ability to navigate a fast-paced, evolving environment. Experience within a global consumer, retail, hospitality, restaurant, or franchise organization. Experience supporting mergers, acquisitions, carve-outs, or large-scale organizational transformation. Experience partnering with retained executive search firms and managing external recruiting vendors. Familiarity with modern recruiting technology, AI-enabled sourcing tools, talent intelligence platforms, and recruitment marketing solutions.