Head of Talent Acquisition, GBS North America

Head of Talent Acquisition, GBS North America

Hydro Global Business Services (GBS) is an internal service provider within the Hydro group, delivering IT, financial, and HR business services to all business areas.

At Hydro, you'll step into a senior leadership role with real influence, shaping Talent Acquisition across North America while working in a global, purpose‑driven organization.

• A senior leadership opportunity with visibility and impact across the business
• The chance to grow and strengthen GBS HR services in a global organization
• Broad exposure to business leaders and global HR networks
• Competitive compensation and bonus opportunity
• A comprehensive U.S. benefits package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and financial security, including:
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with multiple plan options
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Mental wellbeing support, including an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Company‑paid life, AD&D, short‑term, and long‑term disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match and additional contributions
• Voluntary benefits such as critical illness, accident, identity protection, and pet insurance

Pay Range: $166,000 - $203,000

Location: Remote

Apply by: February 13, 2026

• Set and execute the North America Talent Acquisition strategy aligned to business priorities and workforce plans
• Act as a trusted advisor to HR and business leaders on talent needs, labor market trends, and hiring decisions
• Own end‑to‑end recruitment delivery for approximately 2,500 hires annually, ensuring a consistent, high‑quality candidate and hiring manager experience
• Lead key talent priorities including early careers, university relations, technical and engineering recruitment, and employer branding
• Grow adoption and impact of GBS Talent Acquisition services through standardization, insight, and measurable results
• Lead, coach, and develop a high‑performing TA team, building capability in sourcing, assessment quality, stakeholder management, and analytics
• Personally support executive and business‑critical hiring when needed

• A bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or a related field
• 8‑12 years of Talent Acquisition experience, including at least 3 years in a leadership role
• Experience leading recruitment in a manufacturing, industrial, or technically complex environment
• Proven success managing distributed teams and high‑volume hiring
• A data‑driven approach to decision‑making and continuous improvement
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills across all levels of the organization
• Experience working within a shared services or GBS model
• Familiarity with modern TA technologies (ATS, CRM, analytics, AI‑enabled tools)

Hydro values diverse skills and perspectives among employees. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply. Qualified applicants will be considered regardless of race, religion, nationality, ethnicity, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability. We strive to provide equal opportunities for all to contribute and succeed with us.

Applications from severely disabled and equally disabled people will be considered with equal suitability.

Are you looking to make a real impact? For over a century, our people have been the driving force in solving some of the world’s most pressing issues – and we hope you’ll join us in solving the next century’s. Whether you’re working to close the loop at one of our recycling facilities or ensuring efficient renewable energy processes to decarbonize aluminium production, your contributions make an impact in our shared purpose of propelling our industries and the world into a greener future.

A key part of succeeding in this mission involves encouraging a collegial environment where our differences are acknowledged as our greatest competitive advantage. Your diverse perspective makes us stronger. Our global diversity, inclusion and belonging program enables us to cultivate a high‑performing and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued.

Your career journey is unique. We strive to provide you with the support needed to achieve your full potential. With our global reach, inclusive culture, and cutting‑edge technology you’ll have the opportunity to build a career that aligns with your strengths and passions.

Join our global community of over 30,000 people with a presence in 40 countries and united by the values of Care, Courage and Collaboration. At Hydro, you have the chance to make a difference in the industries that matter. Explore our world and the heart of our operations.