Sr. Director, Global Talent Acquisition

At Fusion Recruiters, we thrive on collaborating with organizations that are shaping the future for their employees— and this opportunity is an exciting example of that momentum.

We’re excited to support our client, a global, industry-leading manufacturing organization located in Cleveland, OH, in their search for a Senior Director, Global Talent Acquisition to join their team. This role offers a global reach and requires approximately 20% domestic and international travel. This is a highly visible, enterprise-level leadership role at a pivotal time for the organization. As the company continues to scale globally, they are investing in a forward-thinking, data-driven Talent Acquisition strategy to support sustained growth, innovation, and operational excellence.

As the Senior Director, Global Talent Acquisition, you will serve as a strategic partner to senior leadership, defining and executing a global recruitment strategy aligned with business priorities. You will lead transformation efforts across employer branding, recruiting operations, systems, and early talent initiatives—while building a high-performing, future-ready TA function.

What You’ll Do

• Define and lead the global Talent Acquisition strategy, operations, and delivery across regions and business units.
• Partner closely with senior leaders, HRBPs, and cross-functional stakeholders to align hiring strategies with business growth objectives.
• Drive global TA transformation initiatives, including employer branding, social sourcing strategies, and process standardization.
• Oversee the stabilization and optimization of recruiting systems, including ATS and global onboarding platforms (SuccessFactors preferred).
• Lead, develop, and scale a global Talent Acquisition team, fostering strong performance and career growth.
• Leverage data and analytics to inform decision-making, measure success, and continuously improve hiring outcomes.
• Build and implement selection frameworks that elevate quality of hire and long-term talent success.
• Establish governance processes to ensure compliance, legal alignment, and ongoing process improvement.
• Implement and optimize vendor management strategies to enhance agency performance and reduce external spend.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to business leaders on hiring, workforce planning, and talent strategy.
• Design and lead a global Early Talent strategy to build sustainable pipelines.
• Champion diversity-focused recruiting strategies that strengthen workforce representation.
• Partner with global talent teams to proactively identify gaps and build pipelines for critical roles.
• Evaluate and introduce new sourcing tools and recruiting technologies in partnership with HRIS.

What You’ll Bring

• 10+ years of Talent Acquisition experience in a manufacturing environment, including 5+ years in a leadership capacity within complex, global organizations.
• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred (Business, HR, or related field).
• Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing TA teams across multiple global and domestic regions.
• Strong executive presence with a track record of influencing senior leaders and building trusted partnerships.
• Deep expertise in Talent Acquisition strategy, operations, and transformation initiatives.
• Highly data-driven mindset with experience leveraging metrics and analytics to drive performance and accountability.
• Experience implementing and optimizing ATS platforms and other recruiting technologies.
• Demonstrated success in leading change management efforts across systems, processes, and teams.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence across all levels of the organization.
• Commitment to building diverse talent pipelines and advancing inclusive hiring practices.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

Our client is known for its strong culture of innovation, performance, and people-first leadership. This role offers the opportunity to make a lasting, enterprise-wide impact by shaping how talent is attracted, engaged, and hired on a global scale. You’ll partner with a collaborative leadership team and play a key role in building a modern, best-in-class Talent Acquisition function.

Additional Position Details

• Location: Hybrid role. Candidates must be commutable to Cleveland, OH or open to relocation
• Travel: Approximately 20% domestic and international travel

Take the Next Step

If you’re energized by the opportunity to lead global Talent Acquisition strategy and transformation within a high-performing organization, we’d love to connect. Apply through Fusion Recruiters to begin a confidential conversation about how your experience aligns with this impactful leadership role.