Head of Talent Acquisition

Ipsos is one of the world’s largest research companies and currently the only one primarily managed by researchers, ranking as a #1 full-service research organization for four consecutive years. With over 75 different data-driven solutions, and presence in 90 markets, Ipsos brings together research, implementation, methodological, and subject-matter experts from around the world, combining thematic and technical experts to deliver top-quality research and insights.

Simply speaking, we help the biggest companies solve some of their biggest problems, serving more than 5000 clients across the globe by providing research, data, and insights on their target markets. And we are proud of our continuous efforts in making Ipsos the best place to work!

The Head of Talent Acquisition is a strategic and operational leader responsible for designing, executing, and continuously improving the company’s endtoend recruiting strategy. This role oversees all hiring across corporate, technical, and operational functions, ensuring the organization attracts, engages, and hires exceptional talent that aligns with business priorities. The leader will partner closely with executives, HR, and business leaders to forecast talent needs, strengthen employer brand, modernize recruiting processes, and build a high-performing TA team that delivers measurable results.

This role requires a blend of strategic vision, operational rigor, data fluency, and exceptional stakeholder management. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in modern recruiting practices, technology-enabled hiring, and building scalable processes that support growth and organizational excellence.

• Develop and execute a comprehensive talent acquisition strategy aligned with business goals.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing TA team, including recruiters, coordinators, and sourcing specialists.
• Build workforce plans and hiring forecasts in partnership with Finance, HR, and business leaders.
• Establish clear KPIs, dashboards, and reporting to drive accountability and transparency.

• Design and optimize recruiting processes for speed, quality, and candidate experience.
• Implement and manage recruiting technologies, including ATS, CRM, AI-enabled tools, and interview intelligence platforms.
• Ensure consistent, structured interview practices that reduce bias and improve hiring outcomes.
• Drive continuous improvement through data insights, feedback loops, and process audits.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to executives and hiring managers on talent strategy, market insights, and hiring decisions.
• Establish service-level agreements (SLAs) and communication norms to ensure alignment and accountability.
• Facilitate strong recruiter–hiring manager collaboration, including intake meetings, candidate calibration, and real-time feedback cycles.
• Promote adoption of tools such as Linked In Shared Projects and Hiring Manager Review to increase transparency and efficiency.

• Strengthen the company’s employer brand across digital channels, events, and partnerships.
• Build proactive talent pipelines for critical roles and future workforce needs.
• Oversee diversity recruiting strategies and partnerships to ensure inclusive hiring practices.
• Lead or oversee executive-level searches, ensuring a high-touch, confidential, and strategic approach.
• Partner with external search firms when needed and manage vendor relationships.

• Ensure all recruiting practices comply with legal, regulatory, and internal policy requirements.
• Maintain data integrity, documentation standards, and audit readiness across all hiring processes.

• 10+ years of progressive experience in Talent Acquisition, including leadership of multi-function recruiting teams.
• Proven success building and scaling recruiting strategies in complex or high-growth environments.
• Expertise with modern recruiting technologies (ATS, CRM, AI-enabled sourcing, interview intelligence platforms).
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and drive decisions.
• Exceptional communication, influencing, and stakeholder…