Global Talent Acquisition Operations Leader

Job Description

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• Must have strong knowledge of audit frameworks (SOX, SOC-2, OFCCP) and demonstrated experience managing global pre-employment compliance processes, plus all other noted qualifications.***
  
  

NOTE: Employer will consider a remote location for this position in CONUS and Hawaii, but the following states are excluded for remote positions: Alaska, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Oregon.

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in Talent Acquisition Operations, HR Operations, or Recruiting Governance within a complex, multi-site or global organization.
• Experience supporting high-volume hiring environments (3,000+ hires annually preferred).
• Demonstrated experience managing global pre-employment compliance processes.
• Experience overseeing vendor management, contract negotiations, and SLA performance.
• Strong knowledge of audit frameworks (SOX, SOC-2, OFCCP) and process documentation standards.
• Experience developing and maintaining SOPs and operational policies.
• Advanced analytical skills with experience generating and interpreting recruiting metrics and dashboards.
• Proven people leadership experience managing direct reports.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence across global teams.
  
  

The Talent Acquisition Operations Leader leads the operational strategy and infrastructure supporting global recruitment across a high-volume industrial manufacturing technology organization. Reporting to the Director of Talent Acquisition, this role serves as a strategic partner and operational leader responsible for enabling the successful execution of the global talent acquisition strategy.

As a peer to TA Managers that are aligned to the business, this role ensures scalable, compliant, and efficient recruiting operations across all regions. The TA Operations Leader oversees global pre-boarding processes, vendor governance, recruitment programs, compliance and audit readiness, reporting and analytics, and the development of standardized policies and procedures. This leader manages a team of professionals and drives continuous improvement to enhance candidate experience, mitigate risk, support workforce growth objectives, and ultimately deliver top talent to the business.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and optimize global pre-boarding and compliance operations (background checks, drug screening, adjudication, documentation).

Oversee TA vendors and tools, including ATS, job boards, assessment partners, and screening providers.

Manage key recruitment programs — new hire kits, referral administration, engagement surveys, mobility/relocation support, and college recruiting operations.

Develop, implement, and maintain recruitment SOPs, policies, and governance frameworks.

Ensure audit readiness and compliance (e.g., SOX, SOC-2) across TA operations.

Drive reporting and analytics on hiring metrics, open roles, vendor performance, and operational KPIs.

Lead and develop a global TA operations team (4–6 direct reports).

Partner with TA leadership to support and operationalize the global talent acquisition strategy.

Auto req ID

469138BR

Minimum Education Required

Bachelors

Job_Category

Human Resources

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.

5+ years of experience in Talent Acquisition Operations, HR Operations, or Recruiting Governance within a complex, multi-site or global organization.

Experience supporting high-volume hiring environments (3,000+ hires annually preferred).

Demonstrated experience managing global pre-employment compliance processes.

Experience overseeing vendor management, contract negotiations, and SLA performance.

Strong knowledge of audit frameworks (SOX, SOC-2, OFCCP) and process documentation standards.

Experience developing and maintaining SOPs and operational policies.

Advanced analytical skills with experience generating and interpreting recruiting metrics and dashboards.

Proven people leadership experience managing direct reports.

Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence across global teams.

The range for this position is $104,200.00 to $225,500.00.

This role requires travel as needed.

City*

United States

State*

N/A

Job Code

Human_Resources Human_Resources

Affiliate Sponsor

Acuity Brands

Salary Range

Not Disclosed