The Talent Manager Europe and Africa will work closely with Human Resources Business Partners (HRBPs) and business leaders. This role is key in developing one NSF team of internal and external partners while achieving our mission and goals to attract and retain talent.
Hybrid position out of our Diegem office, Belgium or Long Hanborough office (Oxford), UK.
Lead the Europe & Africa (EU&A) talent acquisition operations, including leading the talent acquisition team to achieve recruitment goals for the region. Support to other regions recruitment activities can be requested.
Defines a sourcing strategy with the Talent Acquisition team enabling pro-active, continuous candidate inflow in the EU&A locations following global guidelines
Leads the implementation of talent/TA process improvements for the region, partnering with the full Global Talent team and the HRBP’s.
Oversee the daily management of the global applicant tracking system, including communication, change management, training and coaching and accurate data and reporting with assistance from COEs and HRBPs.
Ensure compliance with employment regulations and laws related to talent acquisition and talent initiatives.
Partner with EU&A HRBP's and Principal HRBPs, business lead and hiring managers to support workforce planning strategies to meet hiring needs, talent retention, development, talent review and succession planning. Support NSF be “a destination employer for world class talent”.
Communicate with leaders regarding recruitment processes, needs, trends, position requirements, strategies, and tactics to recruit talented, diverse staff. Support full lifecycle of internal and external recruiting and maintain excellent relations with hiring managers, NSF leaders, candidates, and the community at large as needed.
Leads the talent strategy through coaching, feedback, and development, encouraging communication, alignment, and collaboration to drive high performance.
Ensure EU&A operation meets the talent acquisition budget. Ensures sourcing strategies are effective in meeting talent metrics.
Lead continuous improvement for best practices to improve talent acquisition aligned with global needs, promoting efficiency, productivity, and aligning with the global talent strategy and talent acquisition goals (key metrics: time to fill, candidate experience, quality of hire, retention)
Mentoring and development of the TA Team in their role as recruitment strategic partner.
Develop and maintain staffing strategies to align with workforce planning.
Conduct ongoing performance discussions and ensure everyone has clear goals. Drive accountability.
Proven experience in Talent Acquisition operations ideally within service driven industry and across multiple countries
Experience leading and building strong recruiting team
Hands on approach, able to handle strategic projects as well as operational tasks
Experience managing a budget
Strong ability to lead change and continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment
Fluent in English, French and/or Dutch are a plus
Customer service oriented, able to understand the different businesses active in the region and match these with the talent development needs.
Strong attention to details and ability to focus on essential goals. Ability to work with deadlines and capable of prioritizing.
With a legacy spanning more than 80 years, NSF leverages science and innovation to improve human and planet health. We provide science-driven, independent testing, inspection, certification, and advisory services and develop the very standards that drive the food, water, and life sciences industries worldwide. We empower our clients to navigate shifting regulations to improve consumer health, safety, and quality of life.
One of our core values is We Are One NSF. This means that while we’re one team, we embrace the cultural, ethnic, language, and demographic diversity that reflects the societies in which we live and work.
Come join a team that makes a difference in the world. More information about NSF can be found at nsf.org.
NSF is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.
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