Global Talent Sourcing Manager

Job description

JOB PURPOSE The Global Talent Sourcing Manager is responsible for establishing, leading, and scaling a centralised global sourcing capability to support the organisation’s talent acquisition strategy. As part of the transition to a more centralised and capability-led TA model, this role will build a brand-new sourcing function, defining its value proposition, ways of working, and integration with Talent Acquisition teams globally. The role will ensure a consistent, scalable, and high-impact approach to pipeline generation across regions, functions, and levels. Operating within the Global Talent Acquisition Centre of Excellence, and reporting to the Global Head of Talent Acquisition, the role leads a small team of Talent Sourcers and partners closely with Regional TA leaders, Executive Search, HR, and business stakeholders to proactively identify and engage top talent. The role combines hands-on sourcing credibility with strategic capability build to strengthen hiring outcomes, improve efficiency, and reduce reliance on external channels over time. JOB DIMENSIONS & SCOPE Establishes and leads a brand-new global sourcing capability and team Manages a team of 3 Talent Sourcers within a centralised model Defines the global sourcing proposition, operating model, and ways of working Drives pipeline generation across all regions, functions, and critical roles Partners closely with Executive Search, Regional TA Heads, and HRBPs Plays a key role in building TA capability and enabling consistent global practices PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES 1. Sourcing Strategy & Capability Build Define and implement a global talent sourcing strategy aligned to business priorities and workforce plans Establish the sourcing value proposition, clearly articulating how the function supports and enables TA delivery globally Design and implement a centralised sourcing model, including processes, governance, and service delivery approach Determine clear relationships between sourcing and TA teams, ensuring clarity, efficiency, and strong collaboration 2. Team Leadership & Development Build, lead, and develop a team of 3 Talent Sourcers, ensuring clarity of roles, priorities, and performance expectations Provide hands-on coaching and development on advanced sourcing techniques, tools, and best practices Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement Ensure the team is aligned to global priorities while remaining responsive to regional hiring needs 3. Pipeline Generation & Talent Engagement Oversee the delivery of proactive, high-quality talent pipelines across key roles, functions, and geographies Drive consistent use of direct sourcing, headhunting, referrals, and internal talent identification Develop and embed innovative sourcing and engagement strategies to attract passive candidates Support diversity objectives by ensuring inclusive sourcing approaches and diverse talent pipelines 4. Stakeholder Partnership & Global Ways of Working Partner with Regional TA leaders and recruiters to translate hiring demand into targeted sourcing strategies Establish effective ways of working between the sourcing team and TA delivery teams globally Collaborate with HR and business stakeholders to understand current and future talent needs Act as a key connector across global, regional, and functional TA stakeholders 5. Data, Insights & Continuous Improvement Leverage data and analytics to track sourcing effectiveness, pipeline health, and conversion metrics Provide insights on talent markets, competitor activity, and sourcing performance Drive continuous improvement in sourcing processes, tools, and delivery models Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, scalability, and quality of hire 6. Technology, Tools & Process Excellence Drive adoption and optimisation of sourcing tools, platforms, and systems Ensure consistent use of technology to enable scalable, data-driven sourcing practices Support the implementation of new tools aligned to the global TA strategy MAJOR CHALLENGES & COMPLEXITIES Building and embedding a new global sourcing function from the ground up Defining and gaining adoption of consistent global ways of working across a matrixed organisation Balancing capability build with immediate delivery expectations Aligning multiple stakeholders with different regional priorities and levels of maturity Delivering high-quality, diverse pipelines in competitive global talent markets KEY INTERNAL RELATIONSHIPS Global Head of Talent Acquisition Global Executive Search Manager Regional Heads of Talent Acquisition (Americas, Europe, APAC) HR Business Partners Hiring Managers and Business Leaders KEY EXTERNAL RELATIONSHIPS External talent communities and networks Digital sourcing platforms and tools Talent intelligence and market insight providers QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS Formal Qualifications and Experience Significant experience in delivering talent sourcing across international locations Team leadership, proven ability to coach team members and deliver through a team Proven track record in building or evolving sourcing capabilities, teams, or operating models Experience working in a multinational, matrix organisation Strong understanding of modern sourcing techniques, tools, and channels Experience establishing processes, governance, and stakeholder engagement models Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience Specific Skills and Abilities Deep expertise in proactive sourcing, talent mapping, and pipeline generation Ability to build and implement new capabilities and ways of working Strong leadership capability with experience managing and developing small, high-impact teams Excellent stakeholder management and collaborative influencing skills Analytical mindset with the ability to translate data into actionable insights Strong focus on continuous improvement and innovation Commitment to diversity and inclusive hiring practices