Center of Excellence Leader Talent Acquisition (COE)

Center Of Excellence Leader Talent Acquisition (COE)

Our mission is to improve the standard of patient care and quality of healthcare delivery by providing the best endoscopic products and services with a focus on quality, clinically relevant innovation, and simplicity. Through leading edge R&D and manufacturing, PENTAX Medical provides endoscopic imaging devices and solutions to the global medical community.

Position Opening: Center Of Excellence Leader Talent Acquisition (COE)

Why join us? We are an established medical device leader that is preparing for high growth. This means that PENTAX is looking to invest in its team and provide a collaborative and encouraging work environment. PENTAX Medical is proud of its comprehensive benefits program and generous Paid Time Off and Holiday policy.

The COE Leader for Talent Acquisition is responsible for building and driving a global Talent Acquisition strategy that enables the organization to attract, engage, and hire top talent across all regions. This role provides thought leadership, sets governance and standards, deploys scalable processes and tools, and supports HR Business Partners and regional TA teams in delivering a consistent, high-quality hiring experience.

Responsibilities of Center Of Excellence Leader Talent Acquisition (COE)

1. Develop and execute a global Talent Acquisition strategy, aligned with business priorities and workforce plans.
2. Define the TA operating model, including policies, frameworks, processes, and performance standards.
3. Lead global initiatives in employer branding, candidate experience, sourcing innovation, and digital TA solutions.
4. Partner with leadership to identify future skill needs and build long-term talent pipelines.
5. Establish and maintain TA policies, guidelines, and compliance standards across all regions.
6. Oversee implementation of TA systems and technologies (ATS, sourcing tools, assessments, analytics platforms).
7. Introduce and maintain KPIs and dashboards to measure hiring performance, quality of hire, and process efficiency.
8. Drive continuous improvement through benchmarking, insights, and best-practice sharing.
9. Collaborate closely with HR Business Partners, regional HR teams, and business leaders to ensure TA solutions meet organizational needs.
10. Provide consultation and/or execute on complex or senior-level hiring needs.
11. Manage external partnerships (agencies, RPOs, universities, job boards) and negotiate contracts.
12. Develop a compelling global employer value proposition (EVP) and ensure consistent brand presence across markets.
13. Ensure innovative sourcing methods to reach both active and passive talent pools.
14. Lead and develop a high-performing, geographically dispersed TA team (directly or via matrix).
15. Foster a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and candidate-centricity.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in HR, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Proven track record in designing and implementing TA strategies and COE operating models.
• Strong understanding of global labor markets, compliance requirements, and hiring best practices; in addition, understands the rapidly evolving landscape of TA (including use of AI)
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills across cultures and seniority levels.
• Ability to work in a complex, matrixed, and fast-changing environment.
• 10+ years of experience in Talent Acquisition, including leadership roles in global or regional environments.
• Experience with digital TA tools, ATS platforms, sourcing technology, and analytics.

It is the ongoing policy and practice of PENTAX Medical to provide equal opportunity in employment to all employees and applicants. No person shall be discriminated against in any condition of employment because of age 40 and over, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or any other applicable status protected by state or local law.