Talent Acquisition (TA) EMEA Team Lead in CYPRUS

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Talent Acquisition (TA) EMEA Team Lead (non-IT) to oversee and lead our recruitment team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in talent acquisition, leadership, and team management. As the TA EMEA Team Lead, you will be responsible for driving recruitment strategies, managing the recruitment team, and ensuring we attract top-tier talent to meet our organizational goals. Working with, and reporting to the Director, Global Talent Acquisition, you will also play a significant role in the development of our Talent Acquisition strategy and the innovation and development of the entire function

Key responsibilities:

Team management

• Lead and motivate a team of professionals to achieve both team goals and organizational objectives.
• Provide guidance, mentorship, and support to team members, helping them develop their skills and reach their full potential.
• Monitor and manage team performance, ensuring high standards of quality, efficiency, and productivity.
• Foster continuous learning and development by providing opportunities for team members to grow professionally and advance their careers.

Strategic Talent Partnership

• Build strong consultative relationships with hiring managers and senior leadership to develop proactive hiring strategies.
• Lead intake meetings to define hiring needs, develop sourcing strategies, and establish clear timelines.
• Act as a subject matter expert, advising stakeholders on market trends, talent availability, compensation insights, and best practices for talent selection and retention.
• Provide hiring managers with data-driven recommendations to ensure alignment with business objectives.
• Manage and maintain relationships with external recruitment agencies and other hiring partners.

Talent Market Expertise Employer Branding

• Identify and implement innovative sourcing strategies to attract top talent in competitive markets.
• Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with vocational schools, professional associations, and community organizations.

Process Improvement Collaboration

• Continuously evaluate and optimize recruitment processes to drive efficiency and effectiveness.
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior team members, sharing best practices and fostering a culture of continuous learning.
• Partner with internal stakeholders such as People & Culture (PnC) leadership to drive alignment on offers, hiring decisions, and workforce planning.
• Lead and contribute to special projects related to recruitment operations, employer branding, candidate engagement, and technology enhancements.

Full-Cycle Recruiting Candidate Experience

• Manage end-to-end recruitment for entry-to-senior level roles, ensuring a smooth and efficient hiring process.
• Proactively source passive candidates through LinkedIn, ATS, Boolean queries, industry networking, and targeted outreach.
• Build and maintain pipelines of talent for future hiring needs.
• Conduct in-depth screenings and interviews to assess technical skills, competencies, and cultural fit.
• Own the candidate experience, ensuring a seamless and positive journey from application to onboarding.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in recruitment and talent acquisition team management and development
• In-depth knowledge of recruitment strategies, tools, and technologies.
• Strong understanding of the recruitment process and the ability to tailor it to the needs of different business units and functional profiles.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Experience using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and other recruitment tools.
• Strong analytical skills to measure and improve recruitment outcomes.
• Fluent English is a must, Russian would be an advantage.

We offer:

• Health insurance with oncology coverage and life insurance included.
• Hybrid work mode and flexible schedule.
• Relocation package offered for candidates from other regions.
• Access to professional counseling services including psychological, financial, and legal support.
• Diverse internal training programs.
• Partially or fully paid additional training courses.
• All necessary work equipment.
• Fitness club membership discount.