Regional Leader, Talent Acquisition - India

How will you make a difference?

Recruiting is paramount to Wabtec’s success. We have a world-class team working to drive our ambitions and carry us to the next level. We are looking for a Regional Talent Acquisition Leader to help lead and support Talent Acquisition across the region. You will play a critical role in defining, designing, improving and scaling our best practices, recruiting processes, tools and capabilities. You will be responsible for the creation and implementation of talent initiatives designed to attract and select high-performing, high-potential employees who will drive the business forward. In addition to leading talent acquisition for the region, you’ll support global projects to improve upon core talent acquisition processes, systems, tools and strategies. Projects could include employer branding, recruiter capability curriculum, AI (artificial intelligence) and ATS optimizations, for example. This role will report to the Sr. Director, Global Talent Acquisition Delivery.

What do we want to know about you?

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in Talent Acquisition, preferably in a corporate or agency environment,
• Minimum of 3 years of experience managing, engaging and developing a large, dispersed Talent Acquisition team
• Demonstrated ability as a Talent Advisor with the capability to create comprehensive strategies, appropriately influence, and make sound leadership decisions
• MBA strongly preferred; equivalent work experience required.

Other:

• Ability to travel to site locations as needed (~10-20% of time)

What will your typical day look like?

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Inspire, grow and nurture a team of engaged recruiting partners and professionals who deliver on the business hiring needs; meeting time and quality expectations
• Partner with key business leadership to understand future plans in order to design the regional talent acquisition initiatives.
• Lead all external and internal talent acquisition for the region which includes delivering optimal stakeholder management, talent sourcing and recruiting, interviewing solutions, candidate experience, job offers, and feedback mechanisms
• Manage, develop and engage a high-performing TA team, building functional and leadership capability within the team and adequate resourcing for current and future needs
• Develop recruitment strategies based on labor market and competitive analysis, benchmarking and survey data
• Collaborate across the region to advance TA and diversity programs that benefit the region as a whole
• Continuously create and nurture relationships with external agencies/sources of talent, develop creative and alternative external sources of talent and keep on leading edge of external recruitment best practices
• Support and lead the development of TA metrics and analytics to increase the effectiveness of recruitment and selection; provide TA reporting regarding status of current open roles to all stakeholders

You may also be asked to perform other duties outside of your function or trade, for which adequate training will be provided if necessary.

This role is also eligible for a performance bonus]. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, is available at mywabtecbenefits.com.

What could you accomplish in a place that puts People First?

At Wabtec, it’s not just about a job - it’s about the impact you make. When our people come together, we’re Expanding the Possible by continuously improving what we do and how we do it - for our clients and each other.

If you’re ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you.

Who are we?

Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. Drawing on more than 150 years of experience, we are leading the way in safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity. Whether it’s freight, transit, ports, logistics, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people together – are accelerating the future of transportation. With roots that date back to George Westinghouse, Thomas Edison, and Louis Faiveley, Wabtec has always built technologies and implemented solutions for a variety of sectors that are critical to meeting the needs of customers and governments alike.

Our global team of about 30,000 employees worldwide delivers performance that moves the world forward. We’re lifelong learners, obsessed with better. Learn more at www.WabtecCorp.com.

Culture powers us and the possibilities.

We believe the best ideas come from a mix of experiences and backgrounds. At Wabtec, we strive every day to create a place where everyone belongs. We’re building a culture where leadership, inclusion and your unique perspective fuel progress.

We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome talent of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including race, gender, age, disability, veteran status and more.

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