TA Director, Global Talent Acquisition (Global Operations & Supply Chain)
As the Global Talent Acquisition (TA) Leader for Operations and Supply Chain at Medtronic, you will architect and implement the comprehensive talent acquisition strategy for our Global Operations and Supply Chain (GOSC) division. This division is pivotal, responsible for approximately 6,000 direct labor and 1,600 salaried hires annually, representing the largest hiring volume within the company. In this role, you will drive the evolution of our TA practices, cultivating an innovative culture that is underpinned by a growth mindset, industry-leading TA capabilities, and a steadfast commitment to excellence. Your efforts will be crucial in developing and executing top-tier TA solutions that meet the needs of both our candidates and internal stakeholders across the Medtronic HR spectrum.
We believe that when people from different cultures, genders, and points of view come together, innovation is the result — and everyone wins. Medtronic walks the walk, creating an inclusive culture where you can thrive.
Candidate Profile:
The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker and a dynamic leader, known for decisiveness and a results-oriented approach. Your ability to build and manage relationships based on trust, collaboration, and innovation will be essential. Credibility, earned through delivering superior outcomes, will enable you to influence and engage effectively with a diverse range of team members and stakeholders, ensuring the successful delivery of our global talent objectives.
A Day in the Life
Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.
Reporting to the Senior Director, Global Talent Acquisition (GTA), this role will:
- Implement Agile-TA Operating Model: Deploy an Agile-TA operating model tailored to the GOSC customer base, focusing on agility, innovation, automation, and skilled TA business partnership.
- Strategic Customer Engagement: Establish and maintain a value-driven strategic customer engagement plan for key talent segments within the GOSC business, utilizing data, insights, and strategic programs to drive continuous improvement and leverage external talent intelligence.
- Leadership Across Global Teams: Direct a diverse team of Senior Managers, Managers, and individual contributor Recruiters across global locations, continuously enhancing team capabilities in executing TA solutions and processes.
- Cross-Functional Partnerships: Forge strategic connections with various teams including Early Careers, Executive TA, and the in-house contingent labor program to align with the GOSC hiring model.
- Innovate with AI Technology: Lead global implementation of conversational AI technologies, 'chat to apply' features (text recruiting), and coordinate hiring events with external partners like Paradox AI.
- Global TA Strategy Development: Develop both aggregated and tailored global talent acquisition strategies for GOSC, focusing on enhancing hiring team capabilities with an emphasis on quality and inclusive hiring practices.
- Enhance TA Processes and Technology: Drive continuous improvement of the end-to-end talent acquisition processes and technology for GOSC, ensuring efficacy and consistency in collaboration with global peers.
- Employer Brand and Inclusion Initiatives: Collaborate with the global employer brand and Global Inclusion Diversity and Equity (GIDE) teams to balance consistency and localization of GOSC hiring needs during the deployment of creative talent attraction strategies.
- Metrics and Performance Analysis: Develop, report, and influence robust and relevant metrics to evaluate the effectiveness and capability of talent acquisition, identifying trends, successes, and areas for performance enhancement.
- Strategic Leadership and Talent Management: Provide strategic leadership and management for direct reports, including forecasting resource needs, recruiting, hiring, performance management, training, and budgeting.
- Business and HR Integration: Partner with senior business and HR leaders to deepen understanding of business dynamics and balance TA delivery with talent quality and candidate and hiring manager experience.
- Expertise in Manufacturing Operations and Supply Chain: Provide insights into market and talent landscape specific to manufacturing operations and supply chain, aiding in the development of company growth plans and forecasts.
- Candidate Experience Excellence: Lead the execution of best-in-class practices for the end-to-end candidate experience, from sourcing to onboarding.
- Cultivate High-Performing Recruitment Team: Commit to engaging leadership routines (e.g., regular 1:1s, ongoing development conversations) and support team development through professional growth, mentorship, and coaching opportunities.
- Uphold Medtronic Mindset and Fiscal Responsibility: Maintain and model the Medtronic mindset and leadership ethos, fostering a culture where all team members feel valued and heard, while ensuring adherence to the AOP budget and commitments.
- Creative and Traditional Sourcing: Lead the team in deploying both traditional and innovative, creative recruiting strategies.
- Adaptability and Flexibility: Perform related duties as necessary, adapting to evolving business needs and strategic directions.
- Educational and Professional Requirements: Bachelor's degree with at least 10 years of relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree with a minimum of 8 years of experience in various talent disciplines, including talent acquisition, essential for driving a comprehensive talent strategy.
- Leadership Experience: Minimum of 7 years in people leadership, including experience managing other people managers, with a proven ability to foster strong team alignment, engagement, and outstanding performance outcomes.
- Industry-Specific Hiring Experience: Strong background in recruiting within the manufacturing operations and supply chain sectors, demonstrating a thorough understanding of the industry-specific talent needs.
- Global Recruitment Expertise: Deep and broad expertise in deploying effective recruitment strategies across multiple channels and sources, ideally with experience in diverse geographies such as the US, EMEA, APAC, and Greater China.
Nice to Have
- Strategic Global Leadership: Demonstrated experience in strategic customer leadership at a global level, capable of aligning talent acquisition strategies with global business objectives.
- Financial and Operational Acumen: Strong financial acumen with a demonstrated focus on achieving operational excellence, crucial for managing complex budgets and optimizing resource allocation.
- Process Improvement Methodologies: Experience with 6 Sigma, Lean, or Agile methodologies within an enterprise context, enhancing efficiency and effectiveness.
- Global TA Leadership: Experience in directly leading and developing high-performing and engaged Global Talent Acquisition teams.
- Vendor Management Expertise: Experience partnering with Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO), Managed Service Provider (MSP), and Vendor Management System (VMS) organizations.
- TA Team Development: Demonstrated experience in scaling and expanding talent acquisition teams to meet evolving business needs effectively.
- Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives: Experience in creating and implementing diversity-focused strategies to significantly bolster equality initiatives within the organization.
- Analytical Skills: High level of analytical, assessment, and judgment skills, crucial for making informed decisions and strategic planning.
- Industry Experience: Recent experience in a fast-paced, multinational technology company, showcasing adaptability to dynamic business environments.
- Soft Skills: Strong time management, teamwork, follow-through, and organizational skills.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Proven ability to interact effectively with stakeholders across various levels of the organization.
- Leadership and Mentorship: A track record of inspiring, mentoring, and coaching others, with the confidence and capability to build and lead a high-performing team.
- Technological Proficiency: Prior experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), preferably Workday, and familiarity with other TA technologies such as LinkedIn, Talent Neuron, Paradox AI, etc.
- Recruitment Marketing Knowledge: Knowledge of strategies to drive candidate/applicant volume, including social media, employment branding, advertising, and a thorough understanding of recruitment process workflows and relevant employment laws and regulations.
About Medtronic
Together, we can change healthcare worldwide. At Medtronic, we push the limits of what technology, therapies and services can do to help alleviate pain, restore health and extend life. We challenge ourselves and each other to make tomorrow better than yesterday. It is what makes this an exciting and rewarding place to be.
We want to accelerate and advance our ability to create meaningful innovations - but we will only succeed with the right people on our team. Let’s work together to address universal healthcare needs and improve patients’ lives. Help us shape the future.
Physical Job Requirements
The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager, recruiter or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role. (ADA-United States of America)
A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage. Learn more about our benefits here.
This position is eligible for a short-term incentive plan. Learn more about Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP) here.
This position is eligible for an annual long-term incentive plan. Learn more about Medtronic Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP) here.
The base salary range is applicable across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).
