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