Senior Director, Global Talent Acquisition
TLDR
Lead the global talent acquisition strategy to create a world-class recruiting capability and ensure high-quality hiring across diverse regions and business units.
- Define and execute Laborie’s global talent acquisition strategy aligned to enterprise growth priorities and workforce plans
- Stand up and lead the Talent Acquisition COE as a centralized, high-impact function serving all regions and business units
- Act as a strategic advisor to the CPO and Executive Leadership Team on labor market dynamics, talent risks, and hiring strategies
- Establish global governance, standards, and policies for recruiting across all geographies
- Implement tools and methodology for facilitating the applicant experience
- Establish and Maintain recruitment metrics that drive impact towards quality and speed of hiring decisions (i.e., cost per hire, agency spend, time to fill, critical role placements, quality of hire, etc)
- Partner closely with Talent Management and HRBPs in establishing strategic workforce plans that help drive external hiring vs internal development decisions. Sourcing strategies must always include internal sources.
- Design and implement standardized, end-to-end recruiting processes (requisition intake, sourcing, assessment, selection, offer, onboarding integration)
- Build scalable operating models that balance global consistency with local market flexibility
- Drive continuous improvement using lean process methodologies, SLAs, and KPI-based performance management
- Embed structured, competency-based interviewing and assessment frameworks to improve quality of hire
- Select, implement, and optimize global recruiting technologies (ATS, CRM, sourcing platforms, AI-enabled tools)
- Build a modern recruiting tech stack that enables automation, analytics, and an enhanced candidate experience
- Partner with HRIS and People Analytics teams to ensure seamless data integration and reporting capabilities
- Leverage data and digital tools to increase recruiter productivity and reduce time-to-fill
- Develop proactive global sourcing strategies for critical roles, including clinical, regulatory, commercial, and technical talent
- Build and maintain diverse talent pipelines across key markets
- Establish employer branding and talent marketing strategies to position Laborie competitively in the medical device sector
- Oversee executive recruiting and critical hiring initiatives
- Partner with TM and TR to develop and manage a strong employee value proposition
- Define and track key talent acquisition metrics (e.g., time-to-fill, quality of hire, cost per hire, candidate experience, diversity outcomes)
- Build dashboards and reporting for the CPO and executive team to enable data-driven decision-making
- Use predictive analytics to anticipate hiring needs and talent gaps
- Ensure compliance with global employment laws, hiring regulations, and data privacy standards (e.g., GDPR)
- Establish consistent documentation, audit readiness, and risk mitigation practices across regions
- Partner with Legal and Compliance functions to manage hiring risk in a regulated industry
- Partner with HR Business Partners to align recruiting strategies with business needs and workforce plans
- Collaborate with Total Rewards COE to ensure competitive and aligned offer strategies
- Work with Talent Management and L&D COEs to ensure seamless integration from hiring through onboarding and development
- Partner with Finance on workforce planning, budgeting, and hiring forecasts
- Build, lead, and develop a high-performing global talent acquisition team
- Establish capability frameworks, training, and career paths for recruiters and TA leaders
- Drive a culture of accountability, service excellence, and continuous improvement
- Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree (MBA or related) preferred
- 12–15+ years of progressive talent acquisition experience, including significant global leadership responsibility
- Proven experience building or transforming a global recruiting function, including processes, tools, and operating models
- Experience working in a large ($1B+), global and regulated industry (medical device, healthcare, life sciences required)
- Deep expertise in global recruiting processes, sourcing strategies, and assessment methodologies
- Experience implementing and optimizing ATS/CRM platforms and recruiting technologies
- Strong understanding of global labor markets and talent trends
- Data-driven mindset with experience leveraging analytics to drive outcomes
- Executive presence with the ability to influence at the CPO and ELT level
- Strategic thinker with the ability to translate vision into scalable execution
- Strong change leadership and transformation capability
- Ability to operate effectively in a global, matrixed, COE-based organization
- High degree of judgment, integrity, and accountability
- Leads the Talent Acquisition COE, providing centralized expertise, standards, and tools globally
- Partners with HR Business Partners (HRBPs) who execute within the business
- Collaborates across HR COEs to deliver integrated talent strategies
- Direct reporting line to the Chief People Officer, with high visibility and impact at the executive level
- Builds a globally consistent, scalable, and high-performing recruiting engine
- Delivers measurable improvements in hiring speed, quality, and candidate experience
- Establishes Laborie as an employer of choice in key talent markets
- Enables business growth through proactive, data-driven talent acquisition strategies
- Time-to-fill and time-to-start across regions and roles
- Quality of hire (performance, retention, hiring manager satisfaction)
- Diversity of candidate pipelines and hires
- Recruiter productivity and cost efficiency
- Candidate experience (e.g., NPS)
- Adoption and effectiveness of global processes and tools
- Paid time off and paid volunteer time
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Pension Plan
- Parental Leave and Adoption Services
- Health and Wellness Programs and Events
Benefits
Health Insurance
Medical, Dental, Vision
Pension Plan
Paid Parental Leave
Parental Leave and Adoption Services
Paid Time Off
Paid time off and paid volunteer time
Wellness Stipend
Health and Wellness Programs and Events
Laborie Medical Technologies Corp develops and advances specialized medical technologies focused on preserving and restoring human dignity. Their innovative solutions cater to healthcare providers, aiding in safe deliveries and the treatment of pelvic and gastrointestinal conditions.