Vice President Global Talent Acquisition and Retention (f/m/d)

Responsibilities / Tasks

Shape the Future of Talent Acquisition and Attraction as well as Retention, Employer Branding and Inclusion at GEA

GEA, a global leader in technology solutions for the food, beverage, and industrial sectors, is looking for an experienced Head of Global Talent Acquisition. In this strategic leadership role, you will report to the VP HR Center of Expertise, drive our global talent acquisition strategy, and lead an international team to attract and hire the best-fitting talent.

Your Key Responsibilities:

· Talent Acquisition Strategy – Develop and implement a scalable, business-centered TA strategy that aligns with GEA’s global needs.

· Leadership & Team Development – Lead and develop a team of TA Partners and Specialists, ensuring operational excellence.

· Global Talent Acquisition Organization – Lead the GEA’s Talent Acquisition organization and functions to a best-fit TA model and organizational set-up for GEA

· Process & Technology Optimization – Enhance recruitment processes, tools, and data analytics to improve efficiency and candidate experience.

· Stakeholder & Vendor Management – Collaborate with senior leadership and optimize global/regional recruitment partnerships.

· Compliance & Governance – Ensure adherence to global hiring standards, DE&I principles, and ethical recruitment practices.

· Performance & Budget Management – Track key recruitment metrics and manage the global TA budget to drive cost-effective hiring.

· Retention Strategy & Steering – Develop and implement data-driven retention initiatives across regions and functions in close collaboration with HRBPs and business leaders.

· Retention Enablement – Embed retention best practices and tools within the GEA HR matrix organization to systematically reduce regrettable turnover.

· Employer Branding (HR Function) – Lead GEA’s global employer branding efforts within the HR organization to position GEA as an employer of choice, in strong alignment with Corporate Communications branding activities.

· Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) – Drive inclusive hiring practices and partner with internal stakeholders to embed D&I across TA, employer branding, and retention initiatives.

Your Profile / Qualifications

· Leadership experience in global talent acquisition within a multinational environment.

· Strong expertise in TA strategy, process optimization, and digital hiring technologies.

· Hands-on experience in leading teams in a matrix organization.

· Excellent stakeholder management skills and the ability to engage senior leadership.

· Experience in managing recruitment budgets and optimizing hiring investments.

· Proven experience in employer branding, retention initiatives, and D&I integration is a strong plus.

Why Join GEA?

· Global Impact – Lead a worldwide talent acquisition function with strategic influence.

· Leadership Role – Shape the future of recruitment at GEA.

· Innovation & Collaboration – Work with experienced HR and business leaders in a supportive environment.

If you're a pragmatic and strategic TA leader looking for a high-impact global role, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply now and help us attract and develop great talent at GEA.

*For reasons of readability, no gender-specific differentiation is made in the job advertisement. However, the job advertisement is explicitly aimed at all persons, regardless of gender or lack thereof.

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