Talent Acquisition - Iberia

Senior Talent Acquisition Lead - Iberia

Description -

Our multicultural EMEA Talent Acquisition team is looking for a Senior Talent Acquisition Lead for Iberia, reporting to the Talent Acquisition Manager. We are seeking an experienced talent acquisition professional with a strategic mindset and the ability to bring fresh ideas and innovative solutions to attract, identify, and select exceptional talent in a dynamic, international technology environment.

The Senior Talent Acquisition Lead manages end-to-end recruitment delivery and shapes talent acquisition strategies aligned with business and workforce priorities. Acting as a trusted advisor to business leaders and HR stakeholders, the role translates hiring needs into effective recruitment plans, builds pipelines for critical talent, and provides market intelligence to support informed decisions. The position also leads and develops the recruitment team, oversees cross-functional projects, monitors recruitment performance, and drives continuous improvement through analytics, technology, and innovative practices—while championing an inclusive, high-quality candidate experience and strengthening the employer brand.

End-to-End Recruitment

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, from requisition approval and sourcing to selection, offer negotiation, and onboarding handover.
• Recruit for a diverse range of professional profiles, functions, and seniority levels, including senior and leadership positions.
• Ensure recruitment processes are efficient, consistent, and aligned with company policies.
• Develop proactive sourcing strategies to attract passive and active candidates.
• Build and maintain talent pipelines for critical and hard-to-fill positions.
• Act as a strategic advisor with a consultative approach, effectively managing stakeholder alignment at all levels.

Strategic Talent Acquisition

• Develop and implement talent acquisition strategies aligned with business priorities and workforce plans.
• Lead recruitment activities across multiple functions and job levels, including senior and leadership positions.
• Translate business hiring requirements into effective recruitment plans.
• Monitor recruitment market trends and provide insights on talent availability, salary benchmarks, and competitor activity.

Stakeholder Partnership & Project Management

• Partner with hiring managers and senior stakeholders to understand current and future talent needs.
• Provide recruitment advice, market intelligence, and guidance on candidate selection.
• Challenge unrealistic hiring expectations and recommend alternative sourcing strategies where necessary.
• Maintain regular communication with stakeholders regarding recruitment progress and hiring priorities.
• Lead cross-functional talent acquisition projects from planning through implementation, managing scope, timelines, risks, and stakeholder communication to ensure successful delivery.

Team Leadership

• Allocate recruitment assignments according to business priorities and team capacity.
• Establish performance expectations and monitor individual and team performance.
• Share best practices and drive continuous improvement across the TA function.

Recruitment Analytics and Reporting

• Monitor recruitment KPIs, including time-to-fill, offer acceptance rate, and quality of hire.
• Prepare recruitment reports and provide actionable insights for the Talent Acquisition team and business leaders.

Process Improvement and Innovation

• Identify opportunities to improve recruitment processes, candidate experience, and recruiter productivity.
• Evaluate and implement recruitment technologies, automation, and AI-enabled tools where appropriate.

• Support employer branding initiatives to strengthen the organization’s position in the talent market.
• Ensure positive and professional candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.
• Promote equity and inclusion in sourcing and selection practices.
• Qualifications and Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in Talent Acquisition, preferably within a complex, international, or multinational organization.
• 4–5 years of experience leading recruitment teams across multiple business units and managing recruitment delivery.
• Proven ability to partner with and influence senior stakeholders and manage competing hiring priorities.
• Strong understanding of recruitment analytics, talent market intelligence, and data-driven decision-making.
• Experience leading or contributing to Talent Acquisition transformation initiatives, including process improvement and technology adoption.
• Strong leadership, communication and change management capabilities.
• Growth mindset, with a strong commitment to continuous learning, personal development, and building team capabilities.
• Strong project management skills, with experience leading cross-functional recruitment initiatives and managing priorities, timelines, risks, and deliverables.
• Experience working with HR and Talent Acquisition technologies, such as Workday and Eightfold, to support recruitment processes and data management.
• What we offer
• A truly international experience: Work in a global organization with colleagues from 60+ nationalities, collaborating across cultures and geographies.
• Continuous growth & career development: Multiple internal mobility and career opportunities, supported by HP’s learning platform to keep growing your skills.
• Competitive benefits package, including:
• Hybrid work model (home office / office), depending on the role/functions
• Health & Life insurance
• Ticket Restaurant Vouchers or lunch at reduced prices at our canteen
• Flexible working hours to support work–life balance
• HP Flex Program: Kindergarten vouchers & Transport Card
• Exclusive HP products offers and discounts for employees, friends and family
• Inclusion & belonging at the core: Join our global employee networks such as Women, Pride, Inclusion, NextGen, Sustainability & DisAbility, with opportunities to get involved locally.
• Give back to the community: Participate in volunteering initiatives or join our annual HP Charity Day held onsite.
• Stay active & energized: Access our sports center (indoor & outdoor) with 25+ coordinated activities.
• Onsite medical services: Doctor and medical team are available for annual checkups, nutrition, oral hygiene, physiotherapy, and general health.
• Creativity & innovation: Enjoy our Printing Happy Hour—from photos to large posters—and hands‑on workshops using the latest printing technologies, from wall covers to 3D printing.
• Easy commuting: Free parking available or excellent access via nearby train services.
• Women Network initiatives: Networking events, STEM promotion, business acumen talks, work–life balance sessions, and future‑skills development.

Impact & Scope

• Impacts large functions and leads large, cross-division functional teams or projects.

Complexity

• Provides highly innovative solutions to complex problems within established policy.