Talent Acquisition Lead – Europe
Location: London, United Kingdom
Reporting To: Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO)
Company Overview
Our client is a globally recognized retail leader listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), operating across multiple international markets with a strong consumer brand and a rapidly expanding global footprint. As part of its continued growth and transformation agenda, the company is seeking a strategic and hands-on Talent Acquisition Lead to drive recruitment excellence across Europe.
Position Summary
The Talent Acquisition Lead – Europe will be responsible for leading the regional talent acquisition strategy and execution across multiple European markets. Reporting directly to the CHRO, this individual will partner closely with senior business leaders and HR teams to attract, assess, and hire top talent across corporate, commercial, digital, supply chain, and retail functions.
The successful candidate will play a critical role in building scalable recruitment processes, strengthening employer branding, enhancing candidate experience, and ensuring the organization attracts high-caliber talent to support its ambitious growth plans.
Key Responsibilities
Talent Acquisition Strategy
- Develop and execute the European talent acquisition strategy aligned with business growth objectives.
- Partner with the CHRO and business leaders to anticipate workforce needs and build proactive talent pipelines.
- Establish recruitment plans for both mature and emerging markets across Europe.
Executive & Professional Hiring
- Lead recruitment for senior leadership, functional leadership, and critical business roles.
- Drive end-to-end search processes, including market mapping, candidate assessment, offer negotiation, and onboarding.
- Build strong relationships with executive search firms and external talent partners where required.
Team Leadership
- Lead, coach, and develop the regional Talent Acquisition team.
- Establish clear performance metrics and recruitment KPIs.
- Foster a high-performance, customer-focused recruiting culture.
Employer Branding & Candidate Experience
- Strengthen the company's employer value proposition across European markets.
- Enhance candidate engagement and ensure a best-in-class recruitment experience.
- Collaborate with HR, Communications, and Marketing teams on employer branding initiatives.
Recruitment Operations & Analytics
- Optimize recruitment processes, systems, and tools to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
- Leverage data and analytics to monitor hiring performance and provide insights to senior leadership.
- Ensure compliance with local labor regulations, GDPR, and company hiring policies.
Stakeholder Management
- Act as a trusted advisor to senior business leaders on talent market trends, workforce planning, and hiring strategies.
- Partner closely with HR Business Partners and regional leadership teams to support organizational growth.
Candidate Profile
Experience
- 5-8 years of progressive Talent Acquisition experience, including regional or international recruiting leadership responsibilities.
- Experience leading recruitment across multiple European countries and cultures.
- Background within retail, consumer goods, e-commerce, technology, or other fast-paced multinational environments preferred.
- Demonstrated success in recruiting senior leadership and critical business talent.
- Experience managing and developing Talent Acquisition teams.
Skills & Competencies
- Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.
- Strategic mindset combined with hands-on execution capability.
- Excellent understanding of European talent markets and recruitment best practices.
- Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making skills.
- Experience with modern sourcing strategies, talent intelligence, and employer branding initiatives.
- Exceptional communication and relationship-building abilities.
Education
- Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree or relevant HR certification is an advantage.
Why Join
This is an exceptional opportunity to join a globally recognized NYSE-listed retail organization and play a key role in shaping its talent agenda across Europe. The position offers significant visibility with senior leadership, including direct exposure to the CHRO, and the opportunity to influence the future growth of a leading international brand.
