Global Talent Manager

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the corporate recruiting team to support global hiring activities and ensure high-quality recruiting services to hiring managers.
• Participate directly in recruiting activities and manage searches while providing guidance, coaching, and best practices to the recruiting team.
• Strengthen WAI's employer brand and candidate experience through consistent recruiting processes, communication standards, and effective candidate engagement.
• Partner with hiring managers and HR Business Partners to align recruiting strategies with organizational talent needs.
• Develop and manage a workforce planning tool to support forecasting, prioritization, and planning of global hiring needs.
• Partner with business leaders and HR teams to anticipate workforce requirements and support long-term talent planning.
• Support the HR Operations team in defining governance and standards for contractor engagement globally.
• Contribute to the standardization of onboarding processes and support HR coordination across regions.
• Aid in managing elements of the contractor lifecycle process on the HR side in partnership with HR, Finance, and business stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain talent analytics and reporting covering recruitment, hiring, onboarding, retention, engagement, performance management, and talent development.
• Partner with HR Business Partners and the HR team to provide insights and support data-driven talent management decisions.
• Identify opportunities to simplify, standardize, and automate recruiting and HR processes.
• Support the implementation and optimization of the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and other HR technology platforms.
• Leverage digital tools, automation, and AI-enabled technologies to improve efficiency and enhance HR processes.
• Coach, engage, and develop the recruiting team to ensure effective performance and alignment with global talent acquisition goals.
• Collaborate with leaders and stakeholders globally to improve recruiting processes and workforce planning.
• Undertake additional responsibilities and tasks as directed by management.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field is required.
• A Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline is preferred.

Experience

• Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in talent acquisition and talent management.
• At least 2 years of leadership or supervisory experience managing recruiting teams or similar functions.
• Demonstrated recruiting experience within the United States labor market.
• Experience supporting global or multi-country hiring environments is preferred.
• Experience working with Paylocity HRIS or similar HR systems is preferred.

Competencies

• Core Competencies & Leadership Attributes:
• Collaboration and strong partnership with global teams and stakeholders.
• Internal customer focus with commitment to delivering responsive and effective HR support.
• Results orientation and accountability for outcomes.
• Efficiency-driven mindset focused on process simplification and continuous improvement.
• Process improvement mindset, including automation and optimization initiatives.
• Data-driven decision making and analytical thinking.
• Strategic thinking and ability to translate business needs into talent strategies.
• Ability to influence stakeholders across different levels and global regions.
• Change management capability in evolving environments.
• Cultural agility and ability to operate effectively in a global organization.

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Organizational and project management abilities.
• Problem-solving and analytical thinking.
• Adaptability and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work effectively in a remote environment while maintaining engagement and collaboration.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.
• Experience using HRIS systems, Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), HR technology platforms, and data analytics tools.
• Paylocity HRIS familiarity preferred.
• Comfortable using AI-enabled tools, automation, and digital platforms to improve efficiency and decision-making.
• Fluent English is required.
• Professional proficiency in Spanish, French, Dutch, or Polish is considered an advantage.

Licensing or Other Special Certifications

• No certification is required.
• Global HR certifications such as SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or equivalent are preferred.

Travel Requirement

This role requires occasional international travel, estimated at less than 15%, including travel to the United States (Visa required) and other regions for team meetings, collaboration with HR leaders, and strengthening business understanding.