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;
* Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion across all hiring practices;
* Oversee full cycle recruitment for 2000 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 and manage 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 TA budget and ensure cost-effective hiring strategies.
Candidate Profile:
* 10 years of experience in Human Resources;
* Experience in SSC 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;
* Collaborative and inclusive leadership style.