Senior Director, Global Talent Acquisition

General Overview

Functional Area: Human Resources (HRM)
Career Stream: Talent Acquisition (HRM_TA)
Role: Senior Director
Job Title: Senior Director, Global Talent Acquisition
Job Code: SDR-HRM-TA
Job Level: Level 14
Direct/Indirect Indicator: Indirect

Summary

The Senior Director of Global Talent Acquisition will be a visionary leader, designing, implementing, and managing a global talent attraction and recruitment strategy that anticipates and exceeds the talent needs of our business segments and functions. This role will proactively build robust leadership pipelines, optimize staffing levels, and strategically align skillsets to not only meet but surpass company objectives. The Senior Director will shape our long-term talent agenda, fostering a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and highly qualified workforce that serves as a catalyst for business growth and innovation. This role champions Celestica's core values, ensuring alignment with the company’s diversity and inclusion strategy and promoting a culture of belonging.

Detailed Description

Performs tasks such as, but not limited to, the following:

• Strategic Leadership: Provide executive oversight and direction for the global Talent Acquisition team, ensuring alignment with the company's strategic vision and goals.
• Global Talent Acquisition Strategy: Design, implement, and manage a comprehensive, data-driven global talent acquisition strategy that anticipates future talent needs and proactively addresses the evolving demands of the business.
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Champion Celestica’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) strategy, ensuring that our workforce reflects the communities we serve and fostering an inclusive environment where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their full potential.
• Workforce Planning and Analytics: Partner with HR and business leaders to develop and implement sophisticated workforce planning models, leveraging data analytics and predictive modeling to anticipate talent needs, identify skill gaps, and optimize talent allocation.
• Executive Recruitment: Lead executive-level searches, partnering with the C-suite and Board of Directors to attract and secure top-tier talent for critical leadership positions.
• Employer Branding and Marketing: Develop and execute a compelling employer brand strategy that positions Celestica as an employer of choice, attracting and engaging high-potential talent across multiple channels.
• Talent Acquisition Technology and Innovation: Stay at the forefront of talent acquisition technology and innovation, leveraging cutting-edge tools and platforms to streamline processes, enhance candidate experience, and drive efficiency.
• Talent Management and Development: Partner with HR and business leaders to develop and implement talent management and development programs that support employee growth, engagement, and retention.
• Global Talent Pipeline: Build and maintain a robust global talent pipeline for critical roles, ensuring a readily available pool of qualified candidates to meet current and future business needs.
• Talent Acquisition Metrics and Reporting: Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), track performance metrics, and generate comprehensive reports to measure the effectiveness of talent acquisition strategies and initiatives, and inform data-driven decision-making.

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies

• Deep understanding of the global talent landscape, including emerging trends, best practices, and innovative recruitment strategies.
• Demonstrated ability to build and lead high-performing, globally distributed teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Exceptional executive presence and communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Proven ability to translate business strategy into actionable talent acquisition plans, and to drive measurable results through data-driven decision-making.
• Strong business acumen and financial literacy, with experience in managing budgets, optimizing resources, and demonstrating return on investment (ROI) for talent acquisition initiatives.
• Passion for fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, and a commitment to promoting a culture of belonging.
• Expertise in employment law, compliance, and ethical recruitment practices.
• Exceptional relationship-building and communication skills, a consultative and collaborative leadership style, and a strong executive presence.

Physical Demands

• Duties of this position are performed in a normal office environment.
• Duties may require extended periods of sitting and sustained visual concentration on a computer monitor or on numbers and other detailed data. 
• Repetitive manual movements (e.g., data entry, using a computer mouse, using a calculator, etc.) are frequently required.
• Occasional travel may be required.

Typical Experience

• 17+ years of progressive leadership experience in global talent acquisition, with a proven track record of success in developing and executing comprehensive talent acquisition strategies for large, complex organizations.

Typical Education

• Advanced degree in Organizational Leadership, Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Educational requirements may vary by geography

Notes

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job. Job duties and the % of time identified for any function are subject to change at any time.