Global Talent Acquisition Lead (m/f/d) (80-100%)

Accelleron is accelerating sustainability in the marine and energy industries as a global technology leader in turbocharging, fuel injection, and digital solutions for heavy-duty applications. Building on a heritage of over 100 years as a trusted industry partner, the company serves customers in more than 100 locations in over 50 countries. Accelleron’s 3,000 employees are continuously innovating to deliver best-in-class products, services, and solutions that are mission-critical for the energy transition. You will join a team of experts in an exciting international environment, committed to excellence and innovation. Together, we support our customers in driving the transition toward sustainable industries with cutting-edge technology, deep expertise, and smart solutions. At Accelleron, we foster diversity and inclusion, welcoming and celebrating individual differences as a source of strength.

In this role you would own and lead the global Talent Acquisition function by defining and executing a future-oriented recruiting strategy, operating model, and governance that enable business growth and workforce transformation. Drive excellence across the end-to-end recruitment ecosystem by leveraging data, technology/AI, and process optimization to deliver an outstanding candidate and hiring manager experience. Partner with senior leaders on strategic workforce planning and talent priorities while building high-performing recruiting capabilities, ensuring global standards, compliance, and operational excellence across all markets.

Your responsibilities:

• Own and shape the global insourced recruiting model and operating model, supporting business growth through efficient and fast recruiting services
• Advise senior leadership and HR on talent acquisition strategy, hiring priorities, and labor market trends
• Oversee and steer recruitment targets aligned with business needs; monitor KPIs and derive insights to enable data-driven decision-making (Strategic Workforce Planning)
• Accountable for shaping, maintaining, and continuously improving the recruiting infrastructure, including the Workday Recruiting module, careers page, third-party channels (e.g., LinkedIn, Indeed, Jobs.ch, Glassdoor, Kununu), and the intranet recruiting page
• Own and continuously optimize end-to-end recruiting processes, ensuring a high-quality candidate and hiring manager experience globally
• Drive transformation initiatives in talent acquisition (e.g., insourcing model, process optimization, technology enablement) and related change management
• Stay on top of technological developments and industry trends and translate them into practical improvements
• Manage and negotiate relevant vendor contracts in close alignment with Procurement
• Overall accountability for the global recruiting budget
• Provide and maintain up-to-date guidelines and train hiring managers as needed
• Support local HR in adapting recruitment processes while ensuring global standards, compliance, and consistent candidate experience
• Ensure compliance with local labor laws, data privacy, and governance standards in recruitment processes

Your background:

• University degree in HR Management, Business Administration or related field, complemented with over 5 years of experience in Talent Acquisition and Talent Attraction
• Strategic mindset with the ability to translate business strategy into forward-looking talent acquisition and workforce planning initiatives
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders and build trusted partnerships across HR, the business, and external stakeholders
• Proven expertise in designing and optimizing global talent acquisition operating models, recruiting processes, and governance frameworks
• Strong analytical and commercial acumen with the ability to leverage data, KPIs, and labor market insights to drive informed decisions and continuous improvement
• Deep knowledge of modern recruiting technologies, digital talent acquisition, HR marketing, employer branding, and AI-enabled recruiting solutions
• Strong project and change management capabilities, with a track record of leading global transformation initiatives and driving organizational adoption
• Excellent communication, influencing, and negotiation skills, including experience managing external vendors and cross-functional partnerships
• Solid understanding of global recruitment compliance, employment practices, and governance, balancing global standards with local market requirements
• Growth mindset with a passion for innovation, continuous improvement, and delivering an outstanding candidate and hiring manager experience

Your benefits:

• Attractive compensation & benefits
• Modern office, smart working
• Flexible working models
• Canteen
• Employee Assistance Program
• Global parental leave program

We look forward to receiving your application. If you want to discover more about Accelleron, take another look at our website accelleron.com.

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