Global Talent Acquisition Director

As the People Experience Global Talent Acquisition Director you will lead the strategy, design, and execution of Solventum's Talent Acquisition global function. This strategic leadership role will be pivotal in maintaining a best-in-class global Talent Acquisition center of excellence, driving the implementation of standardized operational processes, collaborating with business stakeholders, HR, finance, Legal, and IT teams, and ensuring compliance with legal requirements while optimizing systems for scalability, efficiency, and a seamless candidate experience. By empowering Talent Acquisition professionals, candidates (internal and external), and business leaders with the right tools, resources, and processes, the People Experience Talent Acquisition Global Director will directly influence strategic and operational success, and the overall candidate experience. This position will ensure the Talent Acquisition function is aligned with Solventum’s overarching HR Talent Management strategic goals and comply with all legal standards, fostering a highly efficient and transparent environment for both candidates, hiring managers, and Talent Acquisition team members.

This position will ensure the Talent Acquisition function is aligned with Solventum’s overarching HR Talent Management strategic goals and comply with all legal standards, fostering a highly efficient and transparent environment for both candidates, hiring managers, and Talent Acquisition team members. You will be accountable for:

• Talent Acquisition Global Center of Excellence

• Talent Acquisition Global Operations

• Hiring Governance, Compliance, and Policies

• Workforce hiring analytics

• Candidate and Hiring Manager experience

As a Global Talent Acquisition Director, you’ll work alongside sharp, inquisitive minds from a wide spectrum of backgrounds and disciplines. You will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative and diverse people around the world. Here’s how you’ll make an impact:

• Develop and implement the Talent Acquisition vision and strategies aligned with HR, Talent Management, as well as Solventum’s goals and objectives. Lead transformation initiatives to modernize Talent Acquisition practices, processes, and systems to ensure they are agile, efficient, and aligned with business needs.
•  Develop and implement a sustainable strategy and long-term roadmap. Advocate for continuous improvement in processes, ensuring Talent Acquisition services are scalable, streamlined, and impactful.
• Successfully implement and standardize all Talent Acquisition vendor systems and processes across all regions, ensuring consistent global practices and compliance.
• Partner with IT, HR, Legal, and Finance to align technology and system solutions with business needs and ensure they scale efficiently.

• Champion a “people first” approach, ensuring processes enable candidates, hiring managers, and stakeholders to maximize their impact.
• Implement and monitor key performance indicators to measure and improve service quality, compliance, and efficiency. Provide regular reporting and analytics to senior leadership on Talent Acquisition service delivery performance, trends, and areas for improvement. Use data insights to drive decisions related to resource allocation, service enhancements, and candidate/hiring manager satisfaction.
• Foster a culture of accountability, ownership, and continuous improvement within the team. Continuously review processes for efficiency and effectiveness, implementing best practices and standardization where applicable.
• Talent Acquisition Technology and Tools enablement. Lead the implementation and optimization of technology platforms to support candidate and hiring manager activities while enhancing team productivity.
• Ensure the accuracy, timeliness, and compliance of global talent acquisition processes adhering to regulations across multiple regions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage hiring exceptions, audits, and discrepancies, ensuring all candidate records are accurate and up to date.
• Data-Driven Insights and Analytics. Own and iterate dashboards and reporting tools to provide teams (hiring managers, stakeholders) with key data insights for informed decision-making
• Use analytics to assess the effectiveness of initiatives and identify areas for further improvement.
• Provide regular reports to senior leadership on Talent Acquisition performance, challenges, and opportunities.

• Provide outstanding influential and inspirational leadership.
• Accountable for maintaining high levels of employee engagement and job satisfaction.
•  Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing global team of Talent Acquisition professionals
• Foster a culture of collaboration, high performance, and accountability.
• Provide coaching and development opportunities for direct reports to improve their skills and performance.
• Ensure effective knowledge transfer and training across teams to maintain business continuity.

• Zero major compliance violations related to Talent Acquisition ensuring all processes meet local, regional, and global labor laws.
• Successful audits and regular monitoring for compliance with internal policies, data privacy standards, and HR regulations.
• Identification and mitigation of risks related to Talent Acquisition, including data breaches, non-compliance, and vendor performance issues.

• Foster a culture of collaboration, knowledge exchange, and innovation to enhance overall performance and candidate and employee satisfaction. Work closely with other departments (e.g., IT, Finance, Legal, Privacy) to align Talent Acquisition efforts with broader organizational initiatives and ensure HR practices support the achievement of business goals.
• Collaborate with business leaders to understand their Talent Acquisition needs and ensure programs, tools, and processes are tailored to meet those needs. Develop and implement programs, such as knowledge sharing, skill building workshops, and mentoring to strengthen expertise.
• Act as a change agent by promoting new Talent Acquisition initiatives, technologies, and processes across the organization. Work closely with senior HR leaders and key stakeholders to ensure smooth transitions during transformation efforts, minimizing resistance and ensuring buy in.
• Create effective communication strategies to keep teams and the broader organization informed about new programs, tools, and processes.
•  Vendor Management: achievement of mutually agreed upon Service Level Agreements (SLAs); successful negotiation of contracts and vendor agreements to secure the best value for the organization while ensuring high service levels.
• Budget Management: meet or exceed budget targets for Talent Acquisition while maintaining high service standards, as well as cost savings achieved through process efficiencies or vendor management improvements.

To set you up for success in this role from day one, Solventum requires the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field or equivalent demonstrated global Talent Acquisition experience.
• 15+ years of experience in Talent Acquisition. Extensive experience establishing global Talent strategies, leading global talent operations, strong understanding of global Talent Acquisition compliance across multiple regions.
• Proven track record of implementing and optimizing technology platforms
• Strong project management, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Expertise in process improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma) to drive operational efficiency.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and relationship building abilities.
• Proven experience leading cross functional and geographically dispersed teams with demonstrated strong employee engagement scores.

• Remote

This is a Global, remote role ideally based in Poland and with flexibility to be based in EMEA in a country where Solventum operates.

Solventum offers many programs to help you live your best life – both physically and financially. To ensure competitive pay and benefits, Solventum regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size and scope. 

(*) We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, civil status, disability, family status, or membership of the travelling community.

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