Global Head of Talent Acquisition

We are seeking a strategic Head of Talent Acquisition to lead the evolution of a global talent function within a fast-growing international organisation in the premium wellness and hospitality sector. This role will focus on employer branding, proactive talent pipelining, and building the capabilities required to support continued international expansion.

• Lead the transformation of Talent Acquisition in a fast-growing international co
• Play a key role in supporting international expansion across multiple markets.

Reporting to the Director of People & Culture, the Head of Talent Acquisition will lead the company's global talent strategy, with a strong focus on employer branding, proactive talent attraction and workforce planning to support international growth. The role is responsible for transforming the recruitment function from a reactive approach into a pipeline-based talent acquisition model, ensuring hiring quality, speed and cultural alignment across markets.

Employer Brand & Market Positioning

• Define and lead the global employer branding strategy.
• Strengthen the company's presence across the channels where target talent is active.
• Partner closely with internal communications stakeholders to ensure alignment between the internal culture narrative and the external employer brand.
• Develop content and campaigns that position the organisation as a long-term career destination.
• Benchmark employer branding practices from relevant sectors and adapt best practices accordingly.

Talent Acquisition Strategy & Model

• Design and implement a proactive, pipeline-based recruitment model.
• Build and maintain talent pipelines by location and role profile across all active markets.
• Establish partnerships with educational institutions and training programmes relevant to key talent segments.
• Create and manage alumni networks as a recurring source of talent.
• Standardise sourcing methodologies, recruitment processes and tools across regions.
• Lead the design and implementation of the candidate experience within the ATS environment.
• Leverage technology and automation to improve recruitment efficiency and accelerate hiring processes.
• Develop talent acquisition playbooks to support the successful launch of new locations and growth initiatives.

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead and develop an international team of recruiters and sourcers located across Europe and North America.
• Define performance expectations, KPIs and development plans for team members.
• Foster a culture of proactive sourcing, data-driven decision-making and candidate experience excellence.
• Partner closely with HR and business stakeholders to align hiring priorities with operational needs.

Data, Reporting & Continuous Improvement

• Own and monitor key Talent Acquisition metrics, including time-to-fill, source effectiveness, offer acceptance rate, quality of hire and pipeline coverage.
• Provide regular reporting and strategic recommendations to senior leadership.
• Continuously optimise ATS processes, workflows and reporting capabilities.
• Identify recruitment bottlenecks and proactively implement improvement initiatives.

• A strategic leadership role with international scope.
• The opportunity to shape and transform the Talent Acquisition function.
• Exposure to international growth and expansion projects.
• Leadership of a geographically distributed Talent Acquisition team.
• A Barcelona-based position within a dynamic and growing international organisation.
• Competitive fixed salary ranging from €75,000 to €80,000 gross per annum, plus a 10% annual performance-based bonus.
• Hybrid working model, with 2 days per week working remotely.
• Flexible compensation and benefits plan.
• Modern offices located in the heart of Barcelona.
• The opportunity to join a company undergoing significant international growth and transformation.

Our client is a fast-growing international company within the premium wellness and hospitality sector, operating across Europe and North America. Headquartered in Barcelona, the organization is undergoing a significant growth phase and is seeking a Global Head of Talent Acquisition to lead the evolution of its global talent strategy.

The successful candidate will drive the transformation of the Talent Acquisition function, building a proactive talent model, strengthening the employer brand, and ensuring the business is equipped to attract and retain the talent required to support its expansion plans.

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Psychology, Communications or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in senior Talent Acquisition roles with team leadership responsibilities.
• Essential: proven experience in international Talent Acquisition roles, managing recruitment projects and talent attraction strategies across multiple countries and geographies.
• Experience within high-volume recruitment environments such as hospitality, retail, wellness or premium consumer services.
• Proven track record of building employer branding strategies and talent pipelines from the ground up.
• Strong understanding of the US talent market, particularly for operational profiles.
• Experience designing proactive sourcing models and establishing partnerships with educational institutions.
• Experience designing end-to-end candidate journeys at scale.
• Familiarity with AI-powered recruitment solutions and Applicant Tracking Systems, ideally Workday.
• Fluent English and Spanish.
• Strong analytical capabilities, with the ability to translate talent metrics into business decisions.

In addition, we are looking for a strategic and hands-on leader who combines a strong employer branding vision with the ability to build scalable talent acquisition models. The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Strategic thinking and talent architecture capabilities.
• A builder mentality, comfortable creating processes and frameworks from the ground up.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Deep interest in talent market trends and sourcing innovation.
• Proven international team leadership experience.
• Passion for delivering an outstanding candidate experience.
• Cultural awareness and the ability to operate effectively across international markets.
• Resilience, adaptability and a data-driven approach to decision-making.