Syensqo is all about chemistry. We’re not just referring to chemical reactions here, but also to the magic that occurs when the brightest minds get to work together. This is where our true strength lies. In you. In your future colleagues and in all your differences. And of course, in your ideas to improve lives while preserving our planet’s beauty for the generations to come.

Are you passionate about shaping the future of Talent Acquisition and developing high-performing teams? Syensqo is looking for a strategic and dynamic Regional Talent Acquisition (TA) Lead to drive our hiring success across North America. This is your chance to make an impact by bringing the right talent into critical roles, coaching a top-notch TA team to elevate recruitment operations. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment with a commitment to excellence and customer-focused recruitment, let’s connect!

About the Role: As Regional TA Lead you will be responsible for delivering end-to-end recruitment operations across multiple sites in North America. You will ensure that our high-performing Talent Acquisition Partners (TAPs) exceed expectations by delivering an exceptional candidate experience for active, passive, and future talent. As the main point of contact for escalations in recruitment activities, you will act as a trusted consultant to business leaders and HR partners, aligning resources to maximize productivity and meet regional goals.

You’ll succeed in this role by establishing strong relationships across our business, standing out as an expert in talent acquisition, and partnering with third-party providers to implement efficient hybrid solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Team Leadership & Coaching: Lead, coach, and empower a team of Talent Acquisition Partners, focusing on skill development, performance feedback, and individual growth.
• Strategic Partner Management: Oversee RPO partners to ensure compliance with SLAs/KPIs, integrating their work as an extension of our in-house TA team.
• Consultant to Leaders & HR: Advise business leaders on workforce planning, recruitment trends, and market insights, tailoring TA solutions to meet business demands effectively.
• Process Improvement & Reporting: Use data insights to drive process optimization, maintain data integrity within our ATS (Success Factors), and deliver actionable weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports.
• Direct Sourcing & Employer Branding: Define and implement direct sourcing strategies for a high ROI, balancing quality and cost efficiency. Collaborate with our Employer Brand team to promote Syensqo's brand across recruitment channels.
• Third-Party and Channel Optimization: Work with procurement and channel management teams to optimize sourcing partners and channels, ensuring partnerships deliver impactful results.
• Technology & Efficiency: Recommend technology solutions to streamline processes and collaborate with IT for ongoing improvements.

What We’re Looking For:

• Proficiency in English (verbal and written)
• Leadership Excellence: Proven experience in managing, coaching, and building high-performance TA teams with a coaching mindset.
• RPO & Outsourcing Expertise: Strong experience managing outsourcing and RPO projects across complex matrix environments.
• Innovative Recruiter: Skilled in developing standardized, skills-based screening and behavioral interviewing approaches to support diverse and inclusive hiring.
• Tech-Savvy: Proficient in ATS (Success Factors preferred), social media recruiting, and sourcing channel optimization.
• Strong Relationship Builder: Outstanding interpersonal skills to foster strong relationships with business leaders, HR partners, and external vendors.
• Results-Oriented: A track record of managing KPIs and achieving productivity targets in a high-paced environment.

Key Performance Metrics:

• Quality: Source and Diversity ratios, Data Compliance.
• Experience: Candidate and Hiring Manager satisfaction ratings (NPS).
• Productivity: Annual hires, Time-to-Hire, Cost-per-Hire.
• Business SLA Adherence: Timely kickoff meetings, weekly reporting, and consistent internal job posting.

This is a unique opportunity to be a pivotal part of Syensqo's talent strategy in North America, working closely with business and HR leaders to drive success and positively impact the business with every hire.

Ready to Lead? Apply now to join our team and be a part of our journey to redefine talent acquisition at Syensqo!

About us

• Syensqo is a science company developing groundbreaking solutions that enhance the way we live, work, travel and play. Inspired by the scientific councils which Ernest Solvay initiated in 1911, we bring great minds together to push the limits of science and innovation for the benefit of our customers, with a diverse, global team of more than 13,000 associates. Our solutions contribute to safer, cleaner, and more sustainable products found in homes, food and consumer goods, planes, cars, batteries, smart devices and health care applications. Our innovation power enables us to deliver on the ambition of a circular economy and explore breakthrough technologies that advance humanity.
• At Syensqo, we seek to promote unity and not uniformity. We value the diversity that individuals bring and we invite you to consider a future with us, regardless of background, age, gender, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, ability or identity. We encourage individuals who may require any assistance or accommodations to let us know to ensure a seamless application experience. We are here to support you throughout the application journey and want to ensure all candidates are treated equally. If you are unsure whether you meet all the criteria or qualifications listed in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.