Global Talent Acquisition & Inclusion Manager

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Job ID: 41808 | Location: Brazil, Poland, India, Mexico, USA, or Germany | Work Model: Hybrid At Clariant, people are at the heart of everything we do. As Global Talent Acquisition & Inclusion Manager, you will co-design and execute our global Diversity, Equity & Inclusion strategy, fostering a culture of growth where every individual can thrive. In addition, you will be responsible for designing and scaling an international hiring strategy that aligns Clariant's macro growth goals, ensuring the regional deployment according to the local practices. Reporting to the Head of Talent & Culture, this is an individual contributor role open to candidates based in Brazil, Poland, India, Mexico, USA, or Germany. Responsibilities Execute multi-year Inclusion, Diversity & Equity strategic plans aligned with business ambitions to embed inclusion into organizational culture and daily operations. Develop DEI-related policies and educational initiatives in collaboration with HR, covering hiring, mentoring, leadership development, and cultural competence building. Track equity indicators, workforce demographics, and belonging surveys, transforming data into actionable insights; oversee the DE&I section of the Annual Integrated Report. Partner with senior leaders and cross-functional teams (Legal, HR, Communications) to establish DE&I goals, drive accountability, and ensure enterprise-wide alignment. Oversee end-to-end recruitment for senior management positions globally, in coordination with Global HRBPs. Manage the global recruitment agencies, job boards, and technology talent acquisition vendors. Enforce a global compliance framework for Talent Acquisition covering GDPR, and data privacy standards. Own the global recruiting data dashboard, tracking KPIs such as Cost-Per-Hire, Time-to-Fill, and Quality-of-Hire, with executive-level reporting to key stakeholders. Continuously improve and scale global talent acquisition processes, building governance frameworks that enable regional TA Managers to operate effectively. Requirements Minimum 5 years of experience in global HR roles, such as DE&I Manager, Talent Acquisition Manager, Learning & People Development Manager, or Global Talent Manager. Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Studies, Business Administration, or Labor Relations; MBA preferred. Experience in co-designing and implementing multi-year DE&I strategies in a global, matrixed organization. Proficiency in measuring, analyzing, and tracking progress on DE&I and Talent Acquisition metrics. Ability to drive the adoption of new practices and cultural shifts. Understanding of labor law, GDPR, and regulatory risks relevant to DE&I and Talent Acquisition in a global context Effective change management skills with a track record of supporting cultural transformation. Collaborative, cross-functional mindset with confidence working across geographically dispersed teams. Solid stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage and influence across functions and seniority levels. Please provide your application documents in English. Our Offer High-impact scope: influence DE&I and hiring outcomes across Clariant's entire global organization Senior visibility: work closely with the Head of Talent & Culture and engage regularly with Senior Management Executives. Flexible base location: open for candidates from Brazil, Poland, India, Mexico, USA, or Germany. Collaborative culture: join a team that lives Clariant's values of inclusion, integrity, and agility. Data-driven environment: shape strategy through meaningful analytics and measurable outcomes. Career development: take ownership of a strategic, highly visible function at the heart of our people’s agenda. Your Contact Wencke Leyens-Wiedau Talent Acquisition Manager EMEA Phone: +49 (0)69/305-80667 Germany Clariant is a Swiss-based global specialty chemicals company, which is concentrated and developed in three business units: Care Chemicals, Catalysts and Adsorbents & Additives. Our purpose as a company is reflected in our tagline "Greater chemistry - between people and planet", which considers the principles of customer, innovation and people orientation, as well as a focus on creating solutions to foster sustainability in different industries by offering high-value and high-performance chemical specialties. At Clariant, we believe that diversity, equity and inclusion are essential to our success. We strive to cultivate a workplace where all employees feel welcomed, respected, supported, and valued. Our diverse workforce allows us to tap into a wealth of perspectives, experiences, and capabilities that drive innovation. We are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for professional growth and advancement across all levels of the organization, based on objective criteria and regardless of gender, gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, protected veteran status, age, disability, sexual orientation or other aspects of diversity in accordance with the relevant governing laws. By bringing together talented individuals with diverse backgrounds and viewpoints, we gain the agility to meet the evolving needs of our global customers and communities. Join our team to help advance our mission of fostering a culture of belonging where everyone can thrive. Learn more about Clariant Follow us on Facebook , Instagram , LinkedIn , X and YouTube Read more about our commitment for people - download our Employment Standards Brochure