Strategic Talent Acquisition Manager

6 days ago


Markham, Ontario, Canada Isarta Full time

Astellas is a global pharmaceutical company that prioritizes patients, innovation, and collaboration. We are committed to making a positive impact on people's lives by tackling unmet medical needs.

Our entrepreneurial environment empowers talent and leadership, and we are looking for individuals who share our values of patient focus, ownership, results, openness, and integrity.

We strive to create a brighter future for patients worldwide by fostering exceptional relationships with our employees, driving innovation, and delivering outstanding business results.

The Strategic Talent Acquisition Manager will be responsible for the effective execution of the Talent Acquisition Services team, including recruitment, retention, and development of top talent. This role will oversee the provision of Talent Acquisition services globally, working closely with HR teams and business stakeholders to understand future needs and develop effective recruitment approaches.

This position requires a strategic thinker with excellent communication skills, able to lead and motivate a large team in a global and virtual environment. The ideal candidate will have experience in managing complex operations, setting up and running Global/Multinational Operations Teams, and running a data-driven Talent Acquisition model.

This role reports directly to the Head of Global Peoples Services and works closely with third-party partners, other People Services teams, and the broader HR function.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Accountable for delivering the Global Talent Acquisition Services Model across all geographies at Astellas
  • Responsible for the provision of exceptional Talent Acquisition Services team including those delivered by third-party partners and the retained Talent Acquisition Services Team
  • Responsible for driving performance of all Partners to ensure that objectives are met and SLAs and KPIs are achieved
  • Accountable for the high performance of the Global Talent Acquisition Services Team; providing leadership, role clarity, career development and coaching in addition to monitoring the team's performance

Requirements:

  • Chartered MCIPD or equivalent qualification, or equivalent HR experience
  • Substantial experience of leading and managing complex operations within large multinational organisations
  • Experience in setting up and/or running Global / Multinational Operations Teams
  • Extensive experience in running a data-driven Talent Acquisition model
  • Extensive experience working with third-party providers
  • Experience of working in a hybrid model involving outsourced and in-house resource
  • Significant experience across core HR functions (e.g. Compensation, Benefits, Performance Management, etc.) with proven extensive experience in HR process design, transaction support and employee administration
  • Extensive HR process and transaction management experience
  • A significant knowledge of HR metrics and their applicability
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills in English. Additional languages are desirable
  • Significant experience of leading the development and implementation of a range of continuous improvement projects, including both technology and process improvement
  • Demonstrated knowledge of Project Management Tools and Techniques
  • A broad understanding of the HR employee lifecycle
  • Good understanding of employment law, its application and best practice including implementing significant change in countries with work councils; trade unions and/or social partners
  • Proven excellent people manager with an ability to lead and motivate a large team in a global and virtual environment
  • Experience of coaching employees and managers on employee lifecycle processes
  • Track record of effectively delivering large-scale HR services through a shared service team
  • Experience of delivering to customer service targets within a complex environment
  • Ability to multi-task and alter direction easily to accommodate changing priorities
  • Proven experience of managing conflicting priorities and manage client expectations
  • Significant experience of creating and managing a budget
  • Category People Services
  • Astellas is committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment. EOE including Disability/Protected Veterans

Estimated Salary: $120,000 - $150,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications.



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