Senior Director, Global Talent Acquisition

Laborie Medical Technologies Corp•Portsmouth, NH

About The Position

Laborie is seeking a Senior Director, Global Talent Acquisition to architect and lead a world-class, scalable recruiting capability across all regions and business units (Urology, Gastroenterology, and Mother & Child Health). Reporting directly to the Chief People Officer, this role will define and operationalize the organization’s global talent acquisition strategy, build standardized processes and enabling technologies, and ensure consistent, high-quality hiring outcomes across a complex, regulated environment. This leader will operate within a Centers of Expertise (COE) model, serving as the global authority on talent acquisition while partnering closely with HR Business Partners, business leaders, and other HR COEs. The mandate is both strategic and operational: this role will both design the system (process, tools, governance) and ensure disciplined execution that delivers speed, quality, diversity, and compliance at scale. Global sourcing strategies across EMEA and APAC including North America are critical to the success of this role.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required
12–15+ years of progressive talent acquisition experience, including significant global leadership responsibility
Proven experience building or transforming a global recruiting function, including processes, tools, and operating models
Experience working in a large ($1B+), global and regulated industry (medical device, healthcare, life sciences required)
Deep expertise in global recruiting processes, sourcing strategies, and assessment methodologies
Experience implementing and optimizing ATS/CRM platforms and recruiting technologies
Strong understanding of global labor markets and talent trends
Data-driven mindset with experience leveraging analytics to drive outcomes
Executive presence with the ability to influence at the CPO and ELT level
Strategic thinker with the ability to translate vision into scalable execution
Strong change leadership and transformation capability
Ability to operate effectively in a global, matrixed, COE-based organization
High degree of judgment, integrity, and accountability

Nice To Haves

advanced degree (MBA or related) preferred

Responsibilities

Define and execute Laborie’s global talent acquisition strategy aligned to enterprise growth priorities and workforce plans
Stand up and lead the Talent Acquisition COE as a centralized, high-impact function serving all regions and business units
Act as a strategic advisor to the CPO and Executive Leadership Team on labor market dynamics, talent risks, and hiring strategies
Establish global governance, standards, and policies for recruiting across all geographies
Implement tools and methodology for facilitating the applicant experience
Establish and Maintain recruitment metrics that drive impact towards quality and speed of hiring decisions (i.e., cost per hire, agency spend, time to fill, critical role placements, quality of hire, etc)
Partner closely with Talent Management and HRBPs in establishing strategic workforce plans that help drive external hiring vs internal development decisions. Sourcing strategies must always include internal sources.
Design and implement standardized, end-to-end recruiting processes (requisition intake, sourcing, assessment, selection, offer, onboarding integration)
Build scalable operating models that balance global consistency with local market flexibility
Drive continuous improvement using lean process methodologies, SLAs, and KPI-based performance management
Embed structured, competency-based interviewing and assessment frameworks to improve quality of hire
Select, implement, and optimize global recruiting technologies (ATS, CRM, sourcing platforms, AI-enabled tools)
Build a modern recruiting tech stack that enables automation, analytics, and an enhanced candidate experience
Partner with HRIS and People Analytics teams to ensure seamless data integration and reporting capabilities
Leverage data and digital tools to increase recruiter productivity and reduce time-to-fill
Develop proactive global sourcing strategies for critical roles, including clinical, regulatory, commercial, and technical talent
Build and maintain diverse talent pipelines across key markets
Establish employer branding and talent marketing strategies to position Laborie competitively in the medical device sector
Oversee executive recruiting and critical hiring initiatives
Partner with TM and TR to develop and manage a strong employee value proposition
Define and track key talent acquisition metrics (e.g., time-to-fill, quality of hire, cost per hire, candidate experience, diversity outcomes)
Build dashboards and reporting for the CPO and executive team to enable data-driven decision-making
Use predictive analytics to anticipate hiring needs and talent gaps
Ensure compliance with global employment laws, hiring regulations, and data privacy standards (e.g., GDPR)
Establish consistent documentation, audit readiness, and risk mitigation practices across regions
Partner with Legal and Compliance functions to manage hiring risk in a regulated industry
Partner with HR Business Partners to align recruiting strategies with business needs and workforce plans
Collaborate with Total Rewards COE to ensure competitive and aligned offer strategies
Work with Talent Management and L&D COEs to ensure seamless integration from hiring through onboarding and development
Partner with Finance on workforce planning, budgeting, and hiring forecasts
Build, lead, and develop a high-performing global talent acquisition team
Establish capability frameworks, training, and career paths for recruiters and TA leaders
Drive a culture of accountability, service excellence, and continuous improvement