Regional Head of Talent Acquisition

About the role

The Regional Head of Talent Acquisition leads a high-performing team of in-house and RPO Talent professionals and is responsible for driving operational excellence, continuous improvement, and strategic execution across all aspects of the TA function in North America.

Responsibilities

• Team Leadership & Operational Excellence
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Talent professionals, onsite, remote and RPO.
• Create a culture of accountability, high performance, collaboration, agility, compliance, and continuous improvement.
• Establish operational standards, quality controls, KPIs, and SLAs.
• Oversee workload distribution, resource planning, and team structure.
• Strategy & Performance Management
• Assess current Talent processes using qualitative and quantitative data.
• Identify gaps and develop action plans.
• Track, measure, and report progress against KPIs and strategic objectives.
• Partner with Director, Talent to shape Talent strategies and roadmaps.
• Optimization & Continuous Improvement
• Drive process redesign and technology enhancements.
• Strengthen compliance with guidelines and regulatory requirements.
• Champion employer brand optimization and utilize market insights.
• Vendor, Financial & Stakeholder Oversight
• Oversee optimization of all Talent spending on job boards, agencies and search firms.
• Lead contract negotiations and vendor evaluations as needed.
• Influence key stakeholders and communicate insights and recommendations.

Qualifications

• Experience and Educational Requirements
• 10+ years of progressive Talent Acquisition experience.
• Proven leadership of in-house and remote teams (10+ preferred).
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced HR-related credentials preferred.
• Experience with global TA best practices, assessments, branding, technology, sourcing AI, vendor negotiations, metrics dashboards, and compliance.
• Experience in B2B or tech environments preferred.
• Exposure to RPO/RDO, workforce planning, early career programs, and internal mobility programs.
• Able to influence across an organization and lead change initiatives.
• Competencies
• Strategic and operational planning skills.
• Business, financial, and analytical acumen.
• Problem solving capabilities.
• Influencing and communication skills.
• Data-driven decision-making skills.
• Organizational and project management skills.
• Contract negotiation expertise.
• Agility, growth mindset, sense of urgency, tenacity, innovation, and drive for results.
• Talent thought leadership and network.
• Affiliation with Konica Minolta values and competencies.