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This is a hybrid position requiring the team member to be onsite for 3 days per week. No relocation assistance is provided for this opportunity.
At West, we’re a dedicated team that is connected by a purpose to improve patient lives that has been at the center of our Company for more than a century. Our story began when Herman O. West solved the problem of supplying penicillin in mass quantities to the US Government during World War 2. Through our work to deliver thousands of life-saving and life-enhancing injectable medicines to millions of patients daily, West’s indelible mark on the healthcare industry has just begun. A name started our story. How will yours help write our future?
There’s no better place to join an inclusive community of professionals with opportunities for lifelong learning, growth and development. Supported by benefit programs, we empower the physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our team members and their families.
We believe in giving back to help those in need in the communities where we live and work. And are equally committed to creating a healthier environment and planet through our sustainability efforts.
Job Summary
This role is responsible for leading Talent Acquisition Operations and shaping the systems, processes, and governance that drive hiring effectiveness across the organization. The individual will oversee the Talent Acquisition infrastructure, including applicant tracking system administration, recruiting technology optimization, operational workflows, data integrity, reporting, and metrics. This role is accountable for building scalable, efficient, and standardized TA processes that improve service delivery, enhance the stakeholder experience, and enable informed workforce planning and hiring decisions.
As a strategic partner to business leaders, HR, and key internal stakeholders, this individual will translate hiring needs into operational plans, provide visibility into pipeline health and hiring performance, and identify opportunities for process improvement across the TA function. In addition to day-to-day team leadership, this role will ensure alignment of recruiting operations with business priorities, support governance and compliance within the hiring process, and step in to provide tactical requisition and surge hiring support when critical business needs arise.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Lead the day-to-day Talent Acquisition Operations function, ensuring effective team management, operational consistency, and alignment with business hiring priorities
- Establish governance and operational standards for the Talent Acquisition function to ensure a consistent, compliant, and scalable hiring process across the organization.
- Oversee and optimize the end-to-end talent acquisition process, with a focus on efficiency, service delivery, stakeholder experience, and continuous process improvement.
- Lead, develop, and maintain a high-performing global team by setting clear expectations, driving accountability, and fostering a culture of collaboration, responsiveness, and continuous improvement.
- Own the administration, optimization, and ongoing effectiveness of Talent Acquisition technology, including the applicant tracking system, SuccessFactors, SharePoint, and the Career Site, to support operational excellence, user experience, and process efficiency.
- Drive continuous improvement of Talent Acquisition technology, workflows, and tools to enhance system functionality, streamline processes, improve user adoption, and elevate the experience for candidates, hiring managers, and internal stakeholders.
- Own the Talent Acquisition data and insights strategy by developing, maintaining, and analyzing dashboards, metrics, and key performance indicators to inform decision-making, improve forecasting, and drive accountability across the hiring process.
- Accurately track, analyze, and report recruitment activity, staffing trends, pipeline health, and operational performance metrics to support workforce planning and business decisions.
- Own and continuously improve the onboarding process from an operational and process-governance perspective by evaluating workflows, stakeholder handoffs, and system interactions from a broad operational perspective to drive efficiency, consistency, and an enhanced new hire experience.
- Monitor stakeholder satisfaction and identify opportunities to improve service levels, communication, and the overall effectiveness of Talent Acquisition support.
- Proactively evaluate and refine Talent Acquisition processes, tools, templates, and procedures to drive standardization, operational excellence, and adoption of best practices.
- Provide hands-on operational and requisition support, including surge hiring support, when critical business needs or volume demands require additional executional support.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations, company policies, work procedures, instructions, and safety requirements.
- Own and lead the delivery of a high-quality end-to-end candidate experience, including interview scheduling, calendar coordination, offer letter administration, and global background check processes, ensuring timely execution, accuracy, consistency, and a positive experience for candidates and internal stakeholders.
- Partner closely with HRIS, HRSS, D&T, and other technology teams to support Talent Acquisition system enhancements, integrations, upgrades, and issue resolution; participate in user acceptance testing (UAT), validate business requirements, and help ensure successful implementation of technology changes impacting Talent Acquisition processes and tools.
- Manage relationships with external recruitment agency partners and vendors, ensuring effective performance, alignment with business expectations, and adherence to established service standards; partner closely with Procurement and other internal stakeholders to confirm agencies are operating under current agreements, contract terms, and applicable compliance requirements.
- Other duties as needed
Education
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in Business or Human Resources discipline required.
Work Experience
- Minimum of 8 years of professional experience, including at least 5 years in Talent Acquisition, Talent Acquisition Operations, Recruiting Operations, HR Operations, or a related function, required.
- Prior experience leading or managing a Talent Acquisition, Recruiting Operations, or HR support team required
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Experience administering and optimizing applicant tracking systems and Talent Acquisition technologies, with direct experience in SuccessFactors, SharePoint, and Career Site processes strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated experience owning and optimizing Talent Acquisition processes, procedures, and service delivery models in a complex, fast-paced business environment.
- Proven experience developing, tracking, and analyzing Talent Acquisition metrics, dashboards, and KPIs to support workforce planning, operational effectiveness, and business decision-making.
- Experience establishing and driving process governance, standardization, and continuous improvement initiatives across Talent Acquisition or HR operations.
- Demonstrated experience partnering with business leaders, hiring managers, HR partners, HRIS, IT, Procurement, and external vendors to support hiring operations and system or process enhancements.
- Experience managing vendor and external agency relationships, including performance oversight, service delivery expectations, and alignment with contractual or procurement requirements.
- Demonstrated experience owning or supporting candidate experience and onboarding processes, including interview scheduling, offer process administration, and background check coordination. Experience
- Strong background in data accuracy, reporting, operational compliance, and process documentation within Talent Acquisition or HR operations.
- Solid written and verbal communication abilities
- Relationship building skills to appeal to broad audiences – managerial, direct reports, cross-functional teams
- Excellent consultative skills and proven success developing strong, collaborative relationships across multiple departments and levels #LI-JJ1 #LI-HYBRID
Travel Requirements
Physical Requirements
What We Offer
- Community Involvement: West encourages volunteerism through its West without Borders initiative and other charitable programs that make a difference in local communities.
- Continuous Learning & Development: Opportunities for professional growth through training programs, tuition assistance, leadership development, and skill-certification initiatives.
- Global Career Opportunities: With facilities across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific, employees have opportunities for international exposure and cross-functional collaboration.
- Recognition & Rewards: Performance-based bonuses, service recognition, and employee appreciation initiatives celebrate dedication and impact.
- Inclusive & Collaborative Culture: A global workforce that values diversity, equity, and inclusion—where all voices are heard and respected in a supportive environment.
West embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We foster an environment where all individuals are safe, treated fairly, valued and respected. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Where permitted by law, employment with West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. or any of its subsidiary or affiliate companies, is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of post-offer background screening.
Nearest Major Market: Philadelphia
This is a hybrid position requiring the team member to be onsite for 3 days per week. No relocation assistance is provided for this opportunity.
At West, we’re a dedicated team that is connected by a purpose to improve patient lives that has been at the center of our Company for more than a century. Our story began when Herman O. West solved the problem of supplying penicillin in mass quantities to the US Government during World War 2. Through our work to deliver thousands of life-saving and life-enhancing injectable medicines to millions of patients daily, West’s indelible mark on the healthcare industry has just begun. A name started our story. How will yours help write our future?
There’s no better place to join an inclusive community of professionals with opportunities for lifelong learning, growth and development. Supported by benefit programs, we empower the physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our team members and their families.
We believe in giving back to help those in need in the communities where we live and work. And are equally committed to creating a healthier environment and planet through our sustainability efforts.
Job Summary
This role is responsible for leading Talent Acquisition Operations and shaping the systems, processes, and governance that drive hiring effectiveness across the organization. The individual will oversee the Talent Acquisition infrastructure, including applicant tracking system administration, recruiting technology optimization, operational workflows, data integrity, reporting, and metrics. This role is accountable for building scalable, efficient, and standardized TA processes that improve service delivery, enhance the stakeholder experience, and enable informed workforce planning and hiring decisions.
As a strategic partner to business leaders, HR, and key internal stakeholders, this individual will translate hiring needs into operational plans, provide visibility into pipeline health and hiring performance, and identify opportunities for process improvement across the TA function. In addition to day-to-day team leadership, this role will ensure alignment of recruiting operations with business priorities, support governance and compliance within the hiring process, and step in to provide tactical requisition and surge hiring support when critical business needs arise.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Lead the day-to-day Talent Acquisition Operations function, ensuring effective team management, operational consistency, and alignment with business hiring priorities
- Establish governance and operational standards for the Talent Acquisition function to ensure a consistent, compliant, and scalable hiring process across the organization.
- Oversee and optimize the end-to-end talent acquisition process, with a focus on efficiency, service delivery, stakeholder experience, and continuous process improvement.
- Lead, develop, and maintain a high-performing global team by setting clear expectations, driving accountability, and fostering a culture of collaboration, responsiveness, and continuous improvement.
- Own the administration, optimization, and ongoing effectiveness of Talent Acquisition technology, including the applicant tracking system, SuccessFactors, SharePoint, and the Career Site, to support operational excellence, user experience, and process efficiency.
- Drive continuous improvement of Talent Acquisition technology, workflows, and tools to enhance system functionality, streamline processes, improve user adoption, and elevate the experience for candidates, hiring managers, and internal stakeholders.
- Own the Talent Acquisition data and insights strategy by developing, maintaining, and analyzing dashboards, metrics, and key performance indicators to inform decision-making, improve forecasting, and drive accountability across the hiring process.
- Accurately track, analyze, and report recruitment activity, staffing trends, pipeline health, and operational performance metrics to support workforce planning and business decisions.
- Own and continuously improve the onboarding process from an operational and process-governance perspective by evaluating workflows, stakeholder handoffs, and system interactions from a broad operational perspective to drive efficiency, consistency, and an enhanced new hire experience.
- Monitor stakeholder satisfaction and identify opportunities to improve service levels, communication, and the overall effectiveness of Talent Acquisition support.
- Proactively evaluate and refine Talent Acquisition processes, tools, templates, and procedures to drive standardization, operational excellence, and adoption of best practices.
- Provide hands-on operational and requisition support, including surge hiring support, when critical business needs or volume demands require additional executional support.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations, company policies, work procedures, instructions, and safety requirements.
- Own and lead the delivery of a high-quality end-to-end candidate experience, including interview scheduling, calendar coordination, offer letter administration, and global background check processes, ensuring timely execution, accuracy, consistency, and a positive experience for candidates and internal stakeholders.
- Partner closely with HRIS, HRSS, D&T, and other technology teams to support Talent Acquisition system enhancements, integrations, upgrades, and issue resolution; participate in user acceptance testing (UAT), validate business requirements, and help ensure successful implementation of technology changes impacting Talent Acquisition processes and tools.
- Manage relationships with external recruitment agency partners and vendors, ensuring effective performance, alignment with business expectations, and adherence to established service standards; partner closely with Procurement and other internal stakeholders to confirm agencies are operating under current agreements, contract terms, and applicable compliance requirements.
- Other duties as needed
Education
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in Business or Human Resources discipline required.
Work Experience
- Minimum of 8 years of professional experience, including at least 5 years in Talent Acquisition, Talent Acquisition Operations, Recruiting Operations, HR Operations, or a related function, required.
- Prior experience leading or managing a Talent Acquisition, Recruiting Operations, or HR support team required
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Experience administering and optimizing applicant tracking systems and Talent Acquisition technologies, with direct experience in SuccessFactors, SharePoint, and Career Site processes strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated experience owning and optimizing Talent Acquisition processes, procedures, and service delivery models in a complex, fast-paced business environment.
- Proven experience developing, tracking, and analyzing Talent Acquisition metrics, dashboards, and KPIs to support workforce planning, operational effectiveness, and business decision-making.
- Experience establishing and driving process governance, standardization, and continuous improvement initiatives across Talent Acquisition or HR operations.
- Demonstrated experience partnering with business leaders, hiring managers, HR partners, HRIS, IT, Procurement, and external vendors to support hiring operations and system or process enhancements.
- Experience managing vendor and external agency relationships, including performance oversight, service delivery expectations, and alignment with contractual or procurement requirements.
- Demonstrated experience owning or supporting candidate experience and onboarding processes, including interview scheduling, offer process administration, and background check coordination. Experience
- Strong background in data accuracy, reporting, operational compliance, and process documentation within Talent Acquisition or HR operations.
- Solid written and verbal communication abilities
- Relationship building skills to appeal to broad audiences – managerial, direct reports, cross-functional teams
- Excellent consultative skills and proven success developing strong, collaborative relationships across multiple departments and levels #LI-JJ1 #LI-HYBRID
Travel Requirements
Physical Requirements
What We Offer
- Community Involvement: West encourages volunteerism through its West without Borders initiative and other charitable programs that make a difference in local communities.
- Continuous Learning & Development: Opportunities for professional growth through training programs, tuition assistance, leadership development, and skill-certification initiatives.
- Global Career Opportunities: With facilities across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific, employees have opportunities for international exposure and cross-functional collaboration.
- Recognition & Rewards: Performance-based bonuses, service recognition, and employee appreciation initiatives celebrate dedication and impact.
- Inclusive & Collaborative Culture: A global workforce that values diversity, equity, and inclusion—where all voices are heard and respected in a supportive environment.
West embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We foster an environment where all individuals are safe, treated fairly, valued and respected. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Where permitted by law, employment with West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. or any of its subsidiary or affiliate companies, is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of post-offer background screening.
Nearest Major Market: Philadelphia
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in global head of talent acquisition jobs.
- 10 or more years of progressive talent acquisition leadership experience across multiple geographies
- Proven ability to build and scale global recruiting teams and programs
- Experience designing and executing employer branding and candidate experience strategies
- Proficiency with enterprise applicant tracking systems and workforce planning tools
- Strong data fluency including recruiting metrics, pipeline analytics, and headcount forecasting
- Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field
Tips for Your Global Head of Talent Acquisition Job Search
Quantify your talent acquisition impact
Hiring volume, time-to-fill reduction, and cost-per-hire improvements resonate more than job duties on a global head of talent acquisition resume. Pull specific figures from your most recent programs and lead with them in your summary and each role.
Highlight cross-border hiring experience
Global scope is not implied by a senior TA title alone. Call out the countries, regions, and legal frameworks you have navigated directly, since hiring committees for this role screen hard for demonstrated multi-market execution rather than domestic-only experience.
Align your resume to company growth stage
A fast-scaling startup and a Fortune 500 want different things from this role. Tailor your resume to emphasize build-from-scratch infrastructure for high-growth companies and process optimization or team leadership for mature organizations before you apply.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists global head of talent acquisition openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare a business case for the final interview
Late-stage interviews for this role often include a presentation or working session. Come with a 90-day talent strategy built around the company's public hiring signals, open roles, and stated growth priorities, not a generic onboarding plan.
Negotiate scope before you negotiate compensation
Clarify reporting structure, headcount authority, and budget ownership before the offer stage. These define what you can actually accomplish, and misalignment on scope is the most common reason global TA leaders leave within the first year.
Global Head of Talent Acquisition Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most global head of talent acquisitions?
The most active employers for global head of talent acquisitions right now are TikTok, ByteDance, and Sonar, and the most openings are in California, Washington, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Technology, financial services, and healthcare companies tend to post the highest volume of these roles.
How many global head of talent acquisition jobs are remote?
About 18% of global head of talent acquisition openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the strategic and cross-functional nature of the role. Fully remote arrangements are most common for companies with distributed workforces, while employer branding and executive recruiting sub-specializations tend to offer the greatest location flexibility.
How do you become a global head of talent acquisition?
Start by building a foundation in full-cycle recruiting, then move into team leadership roles that give you budget and headcount ownership. Seek out assignments with international scope, whether regional TA director roles or global program ownership. Develop fluency in workforce planning, employer branding, and recruiting analytics, since the global head role requires both strategic and operational credibility.
Can you get a global head of talent acquisition role with limited experience?
Moving directly into a global head role with limited experience is uncommon because the position carries significant organizational scope, but there are realistic paths in. Leading TA at a high-growth startup, owning a global function within a larger TA team, or building a recruiting program from scratch in a new market can all serve as credible stepping stones when you apply.
What does the global head of talent acquisition interview process look like?
The process typically runs four to six rounds and includes an initial screen with HR, a deeper conversation with the CHRO or CPO, and stakeholder interviews with business unit leaders. A final-stage presentation or strategy exercise is common, where you are expected to outline how you would assess the current function, prioritize improvements, and build toward the company's hiring goals.
Where can I find and apply to global head of talent acquisition jobs?
You can find and apply to global head of talent acquisition jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your background and apply directly to each one that fits.
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