Talent Acquisition Manager

Job Title: Manager, TA - EMEAFLSA Status: ExemptReports to: Chief Revenue OfficerSchedule: Core Business HoursDescription: The Manager, Talent Acquisition - EMEA is responsible for leading and scaling a multi-region recruitment function supporting client delivery across Managed Services, Consulting, Talent Solutions, and Shared Services. Based in Europe, this role serves as the strategic point of contact for internal and external hiring across multiple geographies, including Europe, Middle East, and Africa. The role partners with operations and delivery leaders in Europe, US, and other supported regions to drive recruitment strategy, ensure workforce readiness, and optimize talent processes for client success.

Essential Job Functions: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Duties and Responsibilities: Lead a high-performing recruitment function supporting hiring across EMEA; coach and mentor recruiters across locations. Act as a "player-coach" who balances strategic planning with hands-on recruiting execution when required. Serve as the primary liaison to senior internal stakeholders for hiring pipeline velocity, geographic deployment, and candidate quality.

Develop and maintain market intelligence to advise clients and internal partners on country selection, labor conditions, and regulatory context. Oversee full-cycle recruitment delivery, from workforce planning and sourcing strategy to offer management and transition to onboarding. Align hiring activity with operational KPIs, SLA targets, and compliance expectations across regions. Deliver reporting and insights on hiring performance, cost efficiency, time-to-fill, and market capacity. Collaborate with functional leaders to evolve recruiting processes, evaluate technology platforms, and support change initiatives in talent operations.

Maintain quality standards in candidate experience and team communication; uphold company values in all aspects of hiring deliveryThe above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Desired Competencies: Business Insight - Links talent strategy to margin impact and service line performance. Communicates Effectively - Advises senior stakeholders and adapts style across functions and cultures.

Strategic Agility - Operates comfortably at both tactical and strategic levels to meet dynamic business needs. Drives Vision & Purpose - Inspires team toward unified goals while adjusting to delivery realities. Data Fluency - Uses metrics to drive decision-making, report outcomes, and challenge inefficiencies. Manages Complexity - Solves across borders, functions, and client expectations without compromising speed or qualityEducation and Experience: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in a related field required5+ years' experience in recruitment outsourcing, or large professional services functions requiredSkilled in adapting to change, prioritization, managing stakeholders, and excellent client service requiredHR skills are a plusLocation:

Europe | Remote eligible with management approvalTravel Requirements: Less than 10% (almost no travel)Physical Demands: The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position: Frequent: Sitting, walking, eye/hand/foot coordination and repetitive motion. Occasional: Standing and bending. Infrequent: Lifting up to 10 pounds.

Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by applicable law.

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting.

The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan.