Global TA Manager, Process Automation

Location: Levate

IMI plc
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Role Overview  As the Global Talent Acquisition (TA) Manager for Process Automation you will serve as a strategic partner to sector HR and business leadership driving talent acquisition excellence across the sector. You will lead a team of TA Advisors manage senior-level recruitment and ensure alignment with global TA strategies and KPIs. This role combines hands-on recruitment with strategic workforce planning vendor management and team leadership to deliver high impact hiring outcomes.
Location preference  The preference is for this role to be based in Milan Italy but can be fully remote within Italy if necessary.

Key Responsibilities    Strategic Business Partnership   Act as a trusted advisor to sector HR and business leaders aligning talent acquisition strategies with business objectives.
Establish a regular cadence of engagement with sector HR leadership to stay ahead of evolving talent needs and priorities.
Share market intelligence and hiring trends to inform decision-making and workforce planning.

Talent Acquisition Strategy & Execution   Lead and execute recruitment for senior leadership roles within the sector (approximately 50-75% of the role).
Recommend and implement tailored strategies for large-scale hiring initiatives sector-specific projects and proactive talent pipelining.
Cascade hiring plans and project requirements to TA Advisors ensuring clarity and alignment.

Team Leadership & Performance Management   Manage the capacity and workload of TA Advisors ensuring optimal efficiency across role volume timelines and functional alignment.
Monitor team performance against global KPIs proactively addressing shortfalls and implementing solutions.
Coach and develop team members fostering a high-performance culture and supporting individual career progression.
Identify and manage both high performance and underperformance to maintain team effectiveness and delivery.

Vendor & Stakeholder Management   Oversee vendor relationships for talent pipelines and sector-specific preferred supplier lists (PSLs).
Ensure vendors are aligned with IMIs standards timelines and diversity and inclusion goals.

Data-Driven Talent and Workforce Planning   Leverage data and analytics to inform talent management succession planning and strategic workforce planning.
Provide insights that support broader people development initiatives across the sector.

Critical Competencies for Success   Strategic thinking and business acumen
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Data-driven decision-making
Leadership and team development
Agility and adaptability in a fast-paced environment
Results-oriented with a continuous improvement mindset
Proven experience in a senior talent acquisition or recruitment leadership role ideally within a global or matrixed organisation.
Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at senior levels.
Demonstrated experience managing and developing high-performing recruitment teams.
Deep understanding of recruitment metrics capacity modelling workforce planning and market intelligence.

Experience with vendor management and building effective external partnerships.
Familiarity with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and HRIS platforms; experience with Success Factors is a plus.
Health & Safety  The physical demands described within the Key

Duties & Responsibilities section of this job description are required to perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities. Please contact your local HR representative to discuss the specific Work Conditions and

Physical Requirements of this role.
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