Regional Talent Acquisition Lead

We are looking for a Regional Talent Acquisition Lead, with responsibility for Portugal, Spain & Italy. This role offers an exciting opportunity to take our Talent Acquisition function in this region to the next level, transitioning from traditional service delivery to a pro-active partnership. This evolution aims to enhance service levels and support our company's growth ambitions. We are looking for an experienced Talent Acquisition professional to lead this challenge. The role involves leading a team of 4 experienced Talent Acquisition Specialists and 2 trainees (split between our offices in Madrid and Milan), driving the day-to-day recruitment activities in this frontline, as well as Employer Branding initiatives and school collaborations. You will have dotted line responsibility for 1 Recruitment Specialists, based in Bratislava (Slovakia).

The Talent Acquisition Lead can be based either in Madrid or in Pero (Milan). Regular travel within the unit (Portugal, Spain & Italy) will be required. You will report in solid line to our Head of Talent & Culture for Europe, and in dotted line to our People & Communications director for Portugal, Spain & Italy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Shape and drive the Talent Acquisition function for the local unit (Portugal, Spain and Italy) and the local People and Communications leadership team
• Own and drive the Talent Acquisition strategy in your region, ensuring alignment with business objectives and overseeing TA and Employer Branding initiatives to attract top talent
• Lead, coach and develop the TA Specialists to ensure we have an engaged and efficient team. As Talent Acquisition Manager, your role is to manage both the team and the results of your department. You set the direction, inspire the team and coach your team members to support personal and professional growth.
• Contribute to the design, development, and implementation of Talent Acquisition processes aligned with the company's business needs
• Collaborate with other People & Communications teams and business stakeholders to ensure consistent delivery of Talent Acquisition services
• Evaluate business environment and workforce trends to make recommendations for achieving and exceeding TA targets
• Ownership of the local TA budget, which requires a balance of building relationships with suppliers and identifying opportunities for budget optimisation
• Maintain strong connections with colleagues within the company and externally to share best practices and understand current trends

Requirements:

• A minimum of 8 years of experience in Talent Acquisition, including at least 3 years managing recruitment teams
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute effective talent acquisition strategies
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the capability to influence and collaborate effectively across all organizational levels
• Proven experience in budget management
• Fluency in English. Fluency in either Spanish or Italian is a must.

This is an exciting opportunity if you have a passion for talent acquisition, thrive on collaboration and like to challenge yourself and the organisation to continuously look for new and improved ways to get the right people at the point of need.

Please apply with an English CV.

At KONE, we are focused on creating an innovative and collaborative working culture where we value the contribution of each individual. Employee engagement is a key focus area for us and we encourage participation and the sharing of information and ideas. Sustainability is an integral part of our culture and the daily practice. We follow ethical business practices and we seek to develop a culture of working together where co-workers trust and respect each other and good performance is recognized. In being a great place to work, we are proud to offer a range of experiences and opportunities that will help you to achieve your career and personal goals and enable you to live a healthy and balanced life.
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