Global Director, Talent Acquisition

Director, Global Talent Acquisition & Strategy

Pizza Hut is seeking an experienced and strategic Director, Global Talent Acquisition & Strategy to lead our global Talent Acquisition function from our Global Headquarters in Plano, Texas.

This role is a unique opportunity to build the future of Talent Acquisition at Pizza Hut. The Director will lead the transformation of the function by developing enterprise talent strategies, implementing a new Applicant Tracking System (ATS), establishing scalable recruiting processes and new ways of working, and creating a best-in-class candidate and hiring leader experience.

• Lead and develop a high-performing global Talent Acquisition team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.

• Develop and execute Pizza Hut's global Talent Acquisition strategy, aligning hiring priorities with long-term business objectives and workforce planning.

• Lead executive and critical leadership searches while ensuring an exceptional experience for candidates and hiring leaders.

• Oversee recruiting across corporate functions and global markets, ensuring consistent, high-quality hiring practices.

• Design, implement, and optimize a new Applicant Tracking System (ATS), driving adoption across recruiters, hiring managers, and HR partners.

• Establish scalable recruiting processes, governance, and new ways of working that improve efficiency, consistency, and the overall hiring experience.

• Build proactive talent pipelines for executive and critical business roles using market intelligence, workforce planning, and innovative sourcing strategies.

• Lead employer branding initiatives that strengthen Pizza Hut's position as an employer of choice globally.

• Develop recruiting metrics, dashboards, and reporting to drive data-informed decisions and continuous improvement.

• Manage relationships with executive search firms, recruiting vendors, and external partners.

• Ensure compliance with applicable employment laws and recruiting practices across global markets.

• Champion inclusive hiring practices and diverse talent pipelines across all levels of the organization.

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Organizational Development, or a related field preferred.

• 12+ years of progressive Talent Acquisition experience, including 5+ years leading recruiting teams within a complex, global organization.

• Demonstrated experience leading Talent Acquisition strategy for a multinational organization.

• Significant experience recruiting executive and senior leadership talent across multiple business functions and geographies.

• Proven success building, coaching, and developing high-performing recruiting teams.

• Experience leading Talent Acquisition transformation initiatives, including implementation or optimization of an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and redesigning recruiting processes.

• Strong executive presence with the ability to influence senior leaders and serve as a trusted advisor.

• Experience building enterprise talent strategies aligned with business growth and organizational priorities.

• Strong understanding of global recruiting practices, workforce planning, employer branding, and modern sourcing strategies.

• Demonstrated ability to lead organizational change and successfully implement new operating models and ways of working.

• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and collaboration skills with the ability to navigate a fast-paced, evolving environment.

• Experience with in a global consumer, retail, hospitality, restaurant, or franchise organization.

• Experience supporting mergers, acquisitions, carve-outs, or large-scale organizational transformation.

• Experience partnering with retained executive search firms and managing external recruiting vendors.

• Familiarity with modern recruiting technology, AI-enabled sourcing tools, talent intelligence platforms, and recruitment marketing solutions.