Key Responsibilities 1. Leadership & Talent Strategy • Develop and drive the overall Talent Acquisition strategy in alignment with organisational priorities and long-term growth plans. • Lead, coach and develop the Talent Acquisition team, fostering a high-performance and collaborative culture. • Partner closely with senior leadership and functional heads to understand workforce requirements, capability gaps and evolving talent needs. • Design scalable hiring strategies and frameworks across diverse talent segments, from high-volume requirements to senior and leadership hiring. • Continuously evaluate and improve the TA operating model, processes, governance and metrics to enhance hiring effectiveness and efficiency. 2. Recruitment Operations & Delivery • Oversee the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle, ensuring a consistent and high-quality hiring process. • Build sustainable talent pipelines to address both immediate and future hiring requirements. • Develop differentiated sourcing strategies across multiple talent pools, including passive talent. • Strengthen the use of internal and external talent networks, recruitment partners and other relevant channels. • Establish robust processes to improve hiring quality, speed, stakeholder experience and overall recruitment outcomes. 3. Technology, Data & Process Excellence • Identify and implement relevant technology, automation and AI-enabled solutions to improve Talent Acquisition processes. • Use recruitment data and analytics to identify trends, measure effectiveness and drive continuous improvement. • Establish and track relevant TA metrics and dashboards, including time-to-hire, cost of hiring, pipeline health, conversion rates and quality of hire. • Use insights from data to improve decision-making, resource allocation and overall hiring strategy. • Drive adoption of technology-led approaches to make the TA function more scalable and efficient. 4. Employer Brand & Candidate Experience • Strengthen the organisation's employer proposition and talent brand through relevant engagement and communication initiatives. • Partner with internal stakeholders to ensure a consistent and compelling candidate experience throughout the hiring journey. • Build relationships with relevant talent communities, professional networks and external forums to strengthen access to high-quality talent. • Represent the organisation effectively with prospective candidates and external stakeholders. 5. Stakeholder & Resource Management • Partner effectively with senior leaders and functional stakeholders to translate organisational priorities into effective talent strategies. • Manage recruitment resources and budgets with a strong focus on efficiency and outcomes. • Establish clear priorities, timelines and accountability across the TA function. • Balance business requirements with team capability, development and long-term sustainability. Ideal Candidate Profile • 12+ years of overall professional experience, preferably in fast-paced, high-growth or complex organisational environments. • Strong experience in Talent Acquisition / HR leadership, with demonstrated ownership of TA strategy and function building. • Experience moving beyond transactional recruitment into strategic workforce and talent planning. • Strong process orientation with the ability to bring structure, rigour and scalability to recruitment operations. • Demonstrated ability to drive outcomes against ambitious goals and timelines. • Experience leading, coaching and developing high-performing teams. • Strong stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with senior leadership. • Ability to balance organisational hiring priorities with team development, engagement and well-being. • Strong understanding of modern sourcing, recruitment technology, analytics and evolving talent practices. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. • High ownership, strategic thinking and the ability to operate effectively in an evolving environment. • Strong interest in building high-quality teams and creating a differentiated talent function.