Adecco Recruitment is hiring a
Head of Talent Acquisition- Porto
for an international client in the healthcare sector.
This is a pivotal leadership role responsible for establishing a visionary and execution driven Talent Acquisition function across multiple European markets.
This professional will play a central role in shaping how the organization attracts, engages, and onboards top talent, from entry level hires to C-suite executives.
The role owns the full talent acquisition lifecycle, including onboarding, technology enablement, candidate experience, agency management, and performance metrics, while driving cost efficiency and productivity.
Key Responsibilities:
Define and execute a pan European Talent Acquisition strategy aligned with business goals;
Lead workforce planning in partnership with HR Heads, HRBPs, and business leaders;
Championdiversity, equity, and inclusion across all hiring practices;
Oversee full cycle recruitment for **** hires per year across multiple geographies and functions;
Manage and develop a high-performing team of 40 TA professionals;
Implement scalable processes and tools to support both volume and executive hiring;
Evaluate, select, and implement best-in-class TA technologies (ATS, CRM, onboarding platforms);
Drive automation and data-driven decision-making across the TA function;
Build a world-class candidate experience from application to onboarding;
Partner with Communications to elevate employer brand visibility;
Monitor candidate NPS and continuously improve touchpoints;
Establish andmanage relationships with external recruitment agencies and potential RPOs;
Negotiate contracts and ensure performance benchmarks are met;
Own and report on key KPIs: time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, quality-of-hire, offer acceptance rate, and diversity metrics.Drive continuous improvement through data analysis and stakeholder feedback;
Collaborate with senior leadership to align hiring with business priorities;
Manage the TAbudget and ensure cost-effective hiring strategies.
Candidate Profile:
10 years of experience in Human Resources;
Experience inSSC or GBS environment;
Proven experience leading Talent Acquisition at scale across multiple countries;
Strong track record in executive search and high-volume hiring;
Expertise in TA technologies and onboarding platforms;
Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills;
Fluent in English and Portuguese;
additional European language (Spanish) are a plus;
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and time management skills;
High resilience and adaptability in a fast-paced environment;
Strategic thinker with a bias for execution;
Collaborativeand inclusive leadership style.