Global Talent Acquisition & Employer Branding Manager

Global Talent Acquisition & Employer Branding Manager

Location: Italy (with international exposure)

Overview:

We are currently looking for a Global Talent Acquisition & Employer Branding Manager on behalf of one of our clients, an international industrial Group and a market leader in its sector. The selected candidate will play a key role in designing and delivering global talent acquisition strategies while shaping and promoting the company's employer brand, both internally and externally.

Role Summary:

Reporting to the Group HR Director, the role blends strategic leadership with strong hands-on execution. The manager will lead the Talent Acquisition and Employer Branding functions across regions, manage an internal team of recruiters, and directly oversee complex and business-critical hiring needs. The position requires a proactive approach to sourcing, candidate engagement, and continuous improvement of the candidate experience and employer reputation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and structure the full Talent Acquisition process at a global level, from workforce planning to onboarding, ensuring quality, efficiency, and alignment with business goals
• Manage and support a team of recruiters, fostering a collaborative and performance-oriented culture
• Personally drive selected strategic recruitments, maintaining a hands-on approach and direct ownership of key searches
• Collaborate with business leaders to anticipate hiring needs and propose tailored recruitment solutions
• Define and execute the company's Employer Branding strategy, enhancing visibility and positioning as an employer of choice
• Build and maintain relationships with top universities, business schools, and academic institutions, launching engagement and partnership initiatives
• Coordinate storytelling campaigns, employee advocacy programs, and digital communication to strengthen the employer brand
• Organize and oversee participation in branding events, career fairs, and talent attraction initiatives, managing logistics, materials, and post-event analysis
• Track performance through KPIs and surveys, using data to continuously improve the effectiveness of recruitment and branding efforts

Requirements:

• University degree in Humanities, Work Psychology, Communication, or Economics with an HR/Organizational focus
• 8-10 years of experience in Talent Acquisition and Employer Branding roles within structured, international companies
• Demonstrated ability to manage recruitment processes end-to-end and lead internal recruiting teams
• Solid knowledge of employer branding best practices, digital sourcing tools, and academic partnership models
• Excellent communication, project management, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus
• Data-driven, proactive, and results-oriented, with the ability to balance strategic vision and operational delivery

If you are passionate about attracting and engaging top talent, and ready to shape the global people strategy of a major international Group, this is the role for you.

Salary Pack _ Middle Position : 60-70k