Talent Acquisition Market Lead - Europe

Ecolab is seeking a talented and experienced Talent Acquisition Market Lead Europe to join our team and drive our talent acquisition efforts in Europe. The Talent Acquisition Market Lead position is a pivotal role that demands strategic leadership and a comprehensive understanding of the talent landscape.

You will lead initiatives to attract engage and hire top-tier candidates ensuring alignment with the companys broader business objectives. This role involves influencing and collaborating across multiple teams to understand hiring needs and to develop and execute effective talent acquisition strategies. Your expertise will be crucial in leveraging technology and branding to draw in both passive and in-network talent using data-driven approaches to identify the best candidates and foster a high level of satisfaction and engagement among hiring managers.

What Youll Do

Strategic Leadership:

Lead the Europe talent acquisition strategy aligning with business and HR leadership to anticipate hiring needs and workforce planning changes.

Performance & Analytics:

Use data and tools to monitor regional hiring metrics identify trends and benchmark against competitors. Drive improvements in time-to-start quality of hire and process adherence through partnerships with our recruiting teams.

Proactive Talent Planning:

Partner with market leaders to assess future talent needs inform proactive sourcing strategies and deliver predictive analytics to support planning.

Process Excellence:

Champion process consistency and technology adoption across the TA lifecycle. Educate stakeholders on process requirements and identify opportunities for automation and enhancement.

Stakeholder Engagement:

Serve as the primary point of contact for regional HR and business leaders. Build strong relationships with TA COE DE&I teams recruitment marketing and external search partners.

Market strategy and partnerships:

Evaluate TA maturity across countries in the market and lead initiatives for optimisation. Manage executive search and vendor relationships.

What you need

• Proven experience in strategic talent acquisition preferably in a matrixed or global organisation.

• Strong analytical skills and ability to translate data into actionable insights. Fluency in data analysis tools such as PowerBI and Excel.

• Excellent relationship management and communication skills across diverse stakeholder groups.

• Deep understanding of market-specific hiring norms trends and challenges.

• Experience with recruitment marketing candidate experience and executive search management.

• Ability to influence and lead through change with a focus on continuous improvement.

Why Ecolab

Be part of a purpose-driven company thats making a difference.

Work with passionate collaborative teams in a dynamic and inclusive environment.

Access to global career development opportunities and tools.

Competitive compensation and benefits package.

At Ecolab we prioritize our talent-first philosophy by creating the most capable and diverse team to excel at our nearly three million customer sites. With over 100 years in business we leverage our collective strengths and resources to drive $16 billion in annual sales and support over 48000 associates. Ecolab delivers comprehensive solutions and personalized service to customers in the food healthcare hospitality and industrial markets across more than 170 countries. Our solutions not only enhance operational efficiency but also contribute to sustainability and public health making a positive impact on the world. We are committed to eliminating unnecessary complexities and embracing a beginners mindset continuously seeking new perspectives and innovative solutions to stay ahead in a rapidly changing world.

Whats in it for you

Join us at Ecolab where you can shape your career make an impact and quickly see the importance of your work. Our inclusive culture commitment to sustainability and focus on continuous learning ensure you will have the support and resources needed to achieve your professional goals. With numerous opportunities for career growth and development Ecolab is the place where your career can thrive.