Head of Talent Acquisition, GBS North America

Hydro Global Business Services (GBS) is an organizational area that operates as an internal service provider for the Hydro group. Its ultimate purpose is to deliver relevant IT, financial and HR business services to all business areas within the company.

What we offer you

At Hydro, you’ll step into a senior leadership role with real influence—shaping Talent Acquisition across North America while working in a global, purpose-driven organization.

We offer:

• A senior leadership opportunity with visibility and impact across the business
• The chance to grow and strengthen GBS HR services in a global organization
• Broad exposure to business leaders and global HR networks
• Competitive compensation and bonus opportunity
• A comprehensive U.S. benefits package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and financial security, including:
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with multiple plan options
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Mental wellbeing support, including an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Company-paid life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match and additional company contributions
• Voluntary benefits such as critical illness, accident, identity protection, and pet insurance

Pay Range: $166,000 - $203,000

Location: Remote

What you will be doing?

As Head of Talent Acquisition – North America, you will shape how Hydro attracts, engages, and hires talent across the U.S. and Canada. Leading a geographically dispersed team within Hydro’s Global Business Services (GBS) model, you will combine strategic leadership with full operational accountability—delivering high-quality recruitment at scale while strengthening partnerships with the business.

In this role, you will:

• Set and execute the North America Talent Acquisition strategy aligned to business priorities and workforce plans
• Act as a trusted advisor to HR and business leaders on talent needs, labor market trends, and hiring decisions
• Own end-to-end recruitment delivery for approximately 2,500 hires annually, ensuring a consistent, high-quality candidate and hiring manager experience
• Lead key talent priorities including early careers, university relations, technical and engineering recruitment, and employer branding
• Grow adoption and impact of GBS Talent Acquisition services through standardization, insight, and measurable results
• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing TA team, building capability in sourcing, assessment quality, stakeholder management, and analytics
• Personally support executive and business-critical hiring when needed

What will make you successful?

You bring a strong blend of strategic perspective, operational rigor, and people leadership, with the ability to influence at senior levels and deliver results in a complex environment.

You will be successful if you have:

• A bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or a related field
• 8–12 years of Talent Acquisition experience, including at least 3 years in a leadership role
• Experience leading recruitment in a manufacturing, industrial, or technically complex environment
• Proven success managing distributed teams and high-volume hiring
• A data-driven approach to decision-making and continuous improvement
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills across all levels of the organization
• Experience working within a shared services or GBS model
• Familiarity with modern TA technologies (ATS, CRM, analytics, AI-enabled tools)

Equal opportunities

Hydro values diverse skills and perspectives among employees. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply. Qualified applicants will be considered regardless of race, religion, nationality, ethnicity, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability. We strive to provide equal opportunities for all to contribute and succeed with us.

Applications from severely disabled and equally disabled people will be considered with equal suitability.