Head of Talent Acquisition

At ABB, we help industries outrun – leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation – for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we’ll give you what you need to make it happen. It won’t always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you’ll never run alone. Run what runs the world. This Position reports to: Head of Talent Acquisition, North America. Scope of responsibility and accountability Leads a team of 8 talent professionals managing over 700 annual white‑collar requisitions across Canada, from senior executives to individual contributors. Oversees the full recruitment lifecycle for internal and external candidates, including sourcing, branding, interviewing, and offer management. Provides strategic guidance on recruitment priorities, compliance, and workforce planning across Business Areas, Divisions, and Corporate Functions. Supports high‑volume periods as needed, while primarily focusing on team leadership and operational oversight. Owns the Canadian Talent Acquisition budget, ensuring efficient resource allocation and cost‑effective delivery. Main accountabilities Talent strategy: Implements global talent strategies in Canada by partnering with HR and business leaders to align workforce planning with business needs. Shares local insights to inform future programs and identifies top talent internally and externally. Team leadership: Leads and develops a team of Talent Partners, providing day‑to‑day guidance, performance feedback, and KPI oversight. Manages escalations and ensures a smooth experience for hiring managers. Recruitment oversight: Directs the full recruitment process, from sourcing and branding to interviews and offer management, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and collaboration with the GBS team. Vendor management: Oversees relationships with recruitment agencies and background check providers, ensuring usage aligns with internal policies and is reserved for critical needs. Local expertise: Shares market insights and ensures compliance with Canadian employment laws and Quebec’s language regulations (OQLF). Employer branding: Supports initiatives that enhance ABB’s employer brand, including university partnerships, early talent programs, and online campaigns. Process improvement: Drives continuous improvement in talent processes and systems, contributing to the design and rollout of new tools and solutions. Compliance & safety: Ensures adherence to HR policies, data privacy laws (GDPR), and health and safety standards. Leads training and engagement to promote compliance. Reporting & analytics: Supports recruitment reporting and data analysis to monitor performance and inform decision‑making. Working environment & challenges Operates within a complex, decentralized, and highly matrixed global organization undergoing transformation and evolving HR service delivery. Balances external market demands for talent with internal expectations for timely, high‑quality recruitment services. Ensures effective service delivery by collaborating across GBS, HR Business Partners, Sourcers, and business leaders, despite complex global systems and processes. Works independently at the local level while contributing as part of a regional cluster. Knowledge, skills, experience 12+ years of full‑cycle Talent Acquisition experience in a global, high‑volume environment, including sourcing, candidate engagement, and offer management. Minimum 5 years in a leadership role, managing teams of 5+ with a strong track record in coaching, performance management, and team development. Strategic and process‑oriented thinker with experience leading change initiatives and leveraging recruitment platforms to drive results. Strong cross‑cultural collaboration and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence senior HR and business leaders globally with a resilient, inclusive, and proactive approach to problem‑solving and innovation. Excellent level of French, both written and spoken. This role will also require fluency in English due to the cross‑country and global scope required. Why ABB? We empower you to take initiative, challenge ideas, and lead with confidence. You’ll grow through meaningful work, continuous learning, and support that’s tailored to your goals. Every idea you share and every action you take contributes to something bigger. Employment equity employer ABB values the dedication, commitment, and expertise of our employees. As an Employment Equity Employer, we believe in an inclusive and diverse workforce. We are committed to ensuring that our policies and practices align with the Employment Equity Program, aiming for a workforce that is truly representative of the four designated groups: Women Indigenous peoples Members of visible minorities Persons with disabilities ABB is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities and encourages candidates to self‑identify during the application process. #J-18808-Ljbffr