Talent Acquisition Head- Education

The organization is a well-established, fast-growing multi-location entity operating within the education and training sector, delivering structured learning and development services across multiple sites in the region.

With a strong focus on quality, accessibility, and continuous expansion, the organization has built a reputation for delivering specialized, skills-based and creative learning experiences. It is currently undergoing a phase of regional growth and international talent expansion, requiring a more structured and scalable talent acquisition function.

The environment is dynamic, people-centric, and operationally fast-paced, with a strong emphasis on service quality, customer experience, and talent excellence.

Role Overview

The Head of Talent Acquisition will lead the organization’s end-to-end recruitment strategy across local and international markets. This is a senior leadership role responsible for building, scaling, and optimizing a high-performing talent acquisition function that supports multi-site operations and ongoing regional growth.

The role requires a strong balance of strategic leadership, operational execution, and international recruitment capability across diverse talent markets.

Key Responsibilities

Talent Acquisition Strategy

• Develop and execute a comprehensive talent acquisition strategy aligned with business growth
• Build scalable recruitment frameworks to support multi-site expansion
• Align workforce planning with senior leadership and operational needs

International Recruitment

• Lead international hiring across multiple regions (Europe, Asia, MENA, etc.)
• Develop global sourcing strategies for both niche and high-volume roles
• Manage relocation and visa-based hiring requirements where applicable

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead, mentor, and develop the internal recruitment team
• Build a structured, performance-driven TA function
• Ensure efficient delivery of hiring targets across departments

Stakeholder Management

• Partner closely with senior leadership and department heads on workforce planning
• Act as a strategic advisor on talent availability and market conditions
• Ensure alignment between hiring needs and business priorities

Systems, Processes & Analytics

• Develop and optimize recruitment processes and policies
• Manage ATS systems and recruitment technology platforms
• Build dashboards and KPIs for hiring performance and reporting

Employer Branding & Candidate Experience

• Strengthen employer branding to enhance talent attraction in competitive markets
• Ensure a consistent, high-quality candidate experience across all touchpoints

Required Experience & Qualifications

• 8–10 years of total experience in Talent Acquisition / Recruitment
• Experience within education, training industry will be preferred
• Minimum 3–5 years in a managerial / leadership TA role
• Strong proven experience in international / global recruitment
• Experience in multi-site or complex organizational structures
• Strong stakeholder management at senior leadership level
• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field (Master’s preferred)

Key Competencies

• Strategic Talent Acquisition Leadership
• International Recruitment Expertise
• Stakeholder Influence & Business Partnering
• Team Leadership & Capability Building
• Data-Driven Decision Making
• Process Design & Optimization
• Employer Branding & Talent Attraction