Purpose:

The Group Talent Acquisition CoE Lead is accountable for designing, governing, and elevating Uniphar’s enterprise-wide Talent Acquisition (TA) operating model. The role builds scalable strategy, world‑class processes, data‑led capabilities, and a unified TA ecosystem that enhances hiring effectiveness across global regions and divisions. It aligns TA with enterprise workforce planning, external market dynamics, and employer brand priorities. Ultimately, the COE Lead turns TA into a competitive advantage that accelerates productivity, improves quality‑of‑hire, reduces cost and risk, and strengthens organisational agility.

Responsibilities

A. Talent Acquisition Strategy & Governance

Own enterprise TA strategy, operating model, policies, and standards
Run governance forums (scorecards, risks, priorities)
Translate business needs into capability roadmaps
Define global role segmentation and sourcing tiers

B. Global Process Excellence & Standardisation

Design and improve end‑to‑end TA workflows (REQ → onboarding)
Lead assessment framework design
Implement global process blueprint with local market flexibility
Create playbooks and embed time‑to‑shortlist and conversion checkpoints

C. Employer Branding & Talent Marketing

Develop an Employer Valur Proposition (EVP) content strategy across channels
Partner with Comms/Marketing on campaigns and always‑on sourcing
Govern brand and inclusive language standards in job adverts

D. Talent Intelligence, Market Insights & Workforce Analytics

Build talent intelligence capability (market maps, salary insights)
Deliver TA analytics dashboards and funnel diagnostics
Integrate workforce planning with external supply signals

E. Technology & Automation (ATS, CRM, AI)

Own TA tech stack strategy (ATS, CRM, AI, assessments, automation)
Drive self‑service and automation to improve speed and experience
Ensure compliance, security, integration with HRIS
Maximise adoption and training across the organisation

F. Vendor Management & Partnerships

Manage global partner ecosystem (RPO, MSP, agencies, vendors)
Run RFPs, negotiate commercials, rationalise vendor footprint
Cultivate partnerships with universities and industry bodies

G. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Talent Strategy

Embed DEI in sourcing, assessments, training, and hiring governance
Ensure accessible and inclusive candidate experiences

H. Capability Building

Build a TA Academy to upskill recruiters and hiring managers
Establish TA communities of practice

I. Executive Stakeholder Management

Serve as advisor to senior leaders on talent markets and workforce strategy
Deliver quarterly business reviews with scorecards and insights
Navigate change across global senior stakeholders

Location

The role is based in our Global Headquarters in City West, Dublin, Ireland. As our team is globally dispersed, there will be flexibility required to interact with colleagues around the world in their time zones (i.e. it’s not a ‘9 to 5’ type of job). In return, you will be joining an environment that understands how intertwined work and life have become - and both the benefits and challenges that it brings - and therefore offers a flexible, progressive way of supporting it through our Hybrid Working philosophy.

Competencies

Technical

Enterprise TA strategy & operating model design
Process engineering and continuous improvement
Talent intelligence & analytics - funnel diagnostics, market mapping
Employer branding & digital marketing EVP, content, SEO
TA technology leadership ATS, CRM, assessments, automation, AI copilots; systems integration
Workforce planning partnership supply/demand modelling, location strategy
Vendor governance RFPs, SLAs
Global compliance & risk - data privacy, fair hiring, audit readiness

Leadership

Humility - Recognises personal limitations, seeks input from others, shares credit, and remains open to learning and feedback.
Integrity & Trustworthiness - Acts consistently with values and commitments; keeps promises, behaves ethically, and earns the confidence of others.
Strategic thinking - Looks ahead, anticipates future trends, and makes decisions aligned with long term goals and organisational direction.
Accountability & Ownership - Takes responsibility for decisions, results, and mistakes; follows through reliably and holds others to clear standards.
Talent Spotting & Development - Identifies potential in others, provides coaching and opportunities for growth, and takes an active role in building future capability.

Experience

10–15+ years in TA, with 5+ years leading a TA COE or TA Ops in a global enterprise environment
Proven record designing and governing global TA processes and assessment frameworks
Experience implementing or optimising enterprise ATS/CRM systems (e.g., Workday)
Demonstrated data‑led decision‑making influencing workforce plans
Track record building playbooks, frameworks, academies, and operating models
Strong vendor‑management and RPO oversight experience
Prior leadership in global/matrix environments.

Deliverables

Productivity & Growth

Streamlined requisition‑to‑offer workflows
Faster hiring cycles
Higher‑quality shortlists to ramp teams sooner

Quality of Hire

Evidence‑based assessment frameworks
Consistent, robust selection standards
Improved fit, performance, and retention

Competitiveness

Market insights and DEI‑focused strategies
Strong employer brand to compete in scarce talent markets

Cost & Risk

Optimised TA technology and vendor governance
Standardised, compliant processes that strengthen trust

Education / Certifications

Bachelor’s degree required; master’s preferred (HR, Business, Analytics)

Beneficial certifications: Lean/Six Sigma, People Analytics, Employer Branding, Project/Change Management (e.g., PMP), DEI, CIPD

Uniphar Background

Uniphar is a rapidly expanding global healthcare services organisation with 3,500+ employees across Ireland, UK, Netherlands, Nordics, and the USA. The company supports pharma and MedTech clients through outsourced and specialist services, enabled by digital technology and expert teams. Culture is rooted in ethics, innovation, collaboration, problem‑solving, and a strong commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion as the company scales internationally.

Talent Acquisition CoE Lead

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