Global Talent Acquisition Operations Lead

Global Talent Acquisition Operations Lead Location(s): Toledo, OH, US, 43659-0001 Function: Human Resources Audience: Experienced Professional Work Arrangement: On Site Requisition ID: 69972 PURPOSE OF THE JOB The Global Talent Acquisition Operations Leader is a strategic leadership role responsible for architecting and running the operational backbone of the enterprise's global Talent Acquisition function. This role owns the end-to-end recruiting technology and tools ecosystem, the full vendor management portfolio (contingent labor, background checks, pre-boarding, drug screening, recruitment marketing, and I-9/employment verification), and US early careers strategy, including campus recruiting. The role also ensures consistent, scalable, and compliant recruiting processes across all populations - plant/hourly, salaried, and executive -and across all geographies in which the company operates. This is a strategic, enterprise-wide role that shapes how the organization sources, attracts, and onboards talent globally, while driving operational excellence, vendor accountability, and technology enablement across the entire talent acquisition lifecycle. Reports to : Director of Global Talent Acquisition Span of Control : 5 Direct Reports - Early Career Recruiting Lead, TA Coordinators (2), TA Analyst (Contractor), TA Operations Lead Location: Toledo, OH JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Enterprise Talent Acquisition Technology & Tools - Own the global TA technology stack strategy, including ATS, CRM, sourcing platforms, assessment tools, and interview scheduling technology. - Partner with the HRIS team to define the roadmap for system enhancements, integrations, and automation to improve efficiency, candidate experience, and data quality. - Partner with HRIS/IT to ensure systems scale globally and support all business units and geographies. - Establish global standards for TA data, reporting, and analytics to drive decision making. Vendor Management (Enterprise-Wide) - Serve as the enterprise owner for all TA-related vendor relationships, including: Contingent labor / staffing vendor, Background check providers, Pre-boarding vendors, Drug screening providers, Recruitment marketing/advertising agencies, I-9 / employment eligibility verification vendors - Lead vendor selection, contract negotiation, performance management, and governance (SLAs, KPIs, QBRs). - Drive cost optimization, risk mitigation, and compliance across all third-party TA partners globally. End-to-End Talent Acquisition Process Ownership - Design and standardize the global end-to-end recruiting process across all talent segments: hourly/plant, salaried, and executive. - Ensure process consistency, compliance, and scalability while allowing for regional/local nuance where legally or culturally required. - Partner with regional TA leaders to ensure global process adoption and continuous improvement. - Monitor and report on recruiting process efficiency (time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, quality of hire, candidate experience, funnel conversion) across all populations. Enterprise Early Careers Leadership Own and lead the US Early Careers strategy, including internships, co-ops, and new graduate programs. Identify and prioritize target schools and institutions aligned to enterprise talent needs. Design and execute the on-campus recruiting strategy, including campus events, brand presence, and university partnerships. Build