talent acquisition manager in food manufacturing

McCain Foods is a global family-owned food and beverage manufacturing company focused on creating exceptional work experiences and supporting diverse communities worldwide.

• Lead the design, governance, and continuous improvement of end-to-end Talent Acquisition processes across EMENA & GBI;
• Own and evolve TA operating models, SOPs, and frameworks for scalable and efficient hiring practices;
• Drive process standardization and automation across recruitment, pre-boarding, and hiring workflows;
• Partner with HR, TA, and global CoEs to implement data-driven talent acquisition methodologies;
• Lead TA operational projects, including system enhancements, process redesign, and workflow optimization;
• Act as a subject matter expert for TA technology, system integrations, and process architecture;
• Develop and maintain TA knowledge platforms, onboarding materials, and capability-building resources;
• Own the data and analytics strategy across EMENA & GBI;
• Design and maintain dashboards, scorecards, and performance metrics across TA and HR projects;
• Provide data insights for TA, HR, and business leadership decision-making;
• Lead workforce analytics, trend analysis, and predictive insights related to hiring, skills gaps, and workforce planning;
• Prepare executive-level reporting for operating reviews, business reviews, and leadership meetings;
• Develop data storytelling for senior stakeholders;
• Ensure data integrity across systems and reporting tools;
• Lead the design and implementation of strategic HR process solutions;
• Own and drive HR process improvement initiatives through process redesign and optimization;
• Lead HR technology initiatives and system enhancements;
• Lead regional HR transformation and operational excellence projects;
• Design and implement analytics and reporting frameworks for HR operational performance;
• Serve as an operational advisor to HR leadership;
• Influence decision-making through data, insights, and operational expertise;
• Facilitate cross-functional project meetings and ensure regional alignment;
• Collaborate with Global TA, HR, and Technology teams on system and process improvements;
• Provide guidance to the hiring community, HR, and leadership on TA processes and data;
• Ensure TA and HR processes comply with global standards and policies;
• Drive adoption of recruitment technology and automation tools;
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, quality, and user experience;
• Build business cases for process improvements, system changes, and new tools;
• Monitor performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

• Strong experience in Talent Acquisition operations, HR operations, or HR analytics in a global environment;
• Proven experience leading process improvement, transformation, or technology implementation projects;
• Experience working across multiple regions or with global scope;
• Strong expertise in data analytics, reporting, and dashboard development;
• Experience supporting HR or TA strategy through operational execution;
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills;
• Experience working with HR systems, including HRIS and ATS;
• Ability to translate strategy into operational solutions;
• Strong project management skills;
• Ability to work with senior stakeholders;
• Bachelor’s degree;
• 5-7 Years of experience in Talent Acquisition, HR Operations, HR Analytics, or a similar field;
• Experience in a global or regional HR or TA environment;
• Nice to have: Experience supporting HR projects beyond Talent Acquisition, SuccessFactors, advanced Excel, Power BI, reporting tools.

• The role can be located in offices in Amsterdam/Schiphol, the Netherlands, or Poland.