Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International?
Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It Possible.
This role brings thought leadership to drive the talent acquisition strategy and activities in the BU. Operating as the strategic partner to key stakeholders and the People Lead of the BU in providing a cost effective and quality recruitment service for the BU, owning all talent supply solutions from early career to hourly to professional experienced hiring and white collar contingent labor, ensuring they are fit for purpose and can deliver against the buy/build/borrow/bounce organizational strategy.
How you will contribute
You will:
- Partner with the Business and People Leads in the geography to understand business priorities and create, deliver and monitor appropriate plans and strategies to deliver talent needs aligned with the global Talent Acquisition Strategy and bring subject matter expertise and market insights to talent discussions leveraging data to drive improved talent decision making and outcomes
- Ensure that the global TA vision, brand and identity are tailored to the needs of their specific geography.
- Work closely with the Global Talent Acquisition Lead introducing business unit needs into the Global Talent Acquisition Strategy
- Responsible for day to day management and coaching of a team of high performing Talent Acquisition Leads and Advisors ensuring resources are appropriately planned to respond to business needs.
- Ensure a best in class candidate experience and continuous improvement of the Talent Acquisition process, through the identification of service issues and proactively proposing improvements and supporting the changes
- Own compliance requirements for the geography, ensuring all legal requirements are met and managed, as well as the ongoing management of recruitment prioritization against changing business needs.
What you will bring
A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career and the following experience and knowledge:
- Extensive expertise in talent acquisition for the geography including early career to hourly to professional experienced hiring and white collar contingent labor
- Experience of working in a complex matrix organisation and prior CPG/FMCG Manufacturing experience highly preferred
- Evidence of successfully leading high performing teams
- Ability to relate to and communicate with all levels of leadership and management and to flex from strategic thinking to tactical and operational delivery
- Drive for results & customer service orientation
- Strong project and vendor management skills, ability to lead complex projects and pro-actively manage work and drive continuous improvement
- Proven track record of performance results meeting multiple deadlines and project priorities
More about this role
.What you need to know about this position:
- Leading TA Activities for (Egypt, Morocco, Pakistan, UAE, Bahrain & KSA)
- The TA function has a unique opportunity to influence and shape our business by bringing in the best-quality, diverse, right-fit talent who will help us lead the future of snacking.'
- The successful incumbent will need to play a critical, strategic role in helping our business stay ahead of the curve, enabling us to be seen as an employer of choice for the best talent a rapidly evolving talent landscape
Education / Certifications:• Masters / bachelor's degree or similar
Job specific requirements:• Proven track of Managing Regional Roles.
. Minimum 12 years of experience
. Display a strong understanding of business priorities (both current and future)• Data-driven and insights-led• Translate business priorities into focused actions for the BU TA Team• Build strong trust and credibility with key stakeholders• Influence and lead change, exemplify an agile and growth mindset• Focus on delivering as committed, and driving continuous improvement• Bring the best out of and collaborate with diverse stakeholders as part of the BU PLT, AMEA TA LT and the BU Meetings• Develop our TA Advisors to lead at every level
No Relocation support available
Business Unit Summary
Mondelēz International in the Middle East, North Africa and Pakistan serves the Middle East and Africa markets as well as Australia, New Zealand, the UK and Canada. Headquartered in Dubai, UAE, we have more than 2600 employees working across seven plants and six commercial offices; we make, bake, sell and deliver our products to customers. We are market leaders in key snacking categories with iconic global and local brands including Cadbury Dairy Milk chocolate, Milka, Oreo and belVita biscuits, Barni Cakes,Tang powdered beverage, Chiclets and Trident gum and Halls candy.
Mondelēz International is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Job Type
Regular
Talent Management
Human Resources
Skills Required
- Extensive expertise in talent acquisition across early-career, hourly, professional experienced hiring and contingent labor
- Minimum 12 years of relevant experience
- Proven track record managing regional roles and leading high-performing teams
- Experience working in a complex matrix organization (CPG/FMCG manufacturing experience highly preferred)
- Ability to communicate with all leadership levels and translate strategy into tactical delivery
- Data-driven and insights-led decision making
- Strong project and vendor management skills and ability to lead complex projects
- Drive for results, customer service orientation, and ability to meet multiple deadlines
- Experience building trust and credibility with stakeholders and leading change with an agile mindset
- Bachelor's or Master's degree (or similar)
Mondelēz International Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is presented as comprehensive for U.S. roles, including medical, dental, vision, prescription, EAP, and optional critical illness/accident plans with HSA/FSA, with eligibility often starting at hire. Wellness resources and mental health support are also highlighted across company and benefits materials.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs are portrayed as a standout, with a 401(k) that includes a competitive employer match and, for eligible groups, an additional non‑elective contribution; certain populations also retain legacy or contractual pension arrangements. Company filings and contract communications reinforce ongoing retirement offerings across employee groups.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off and holidays are positioned as competitive, and company materials also note paid volunteer time. Global parental‑leave standards and adoption/surrogacy assistance expand the time‑off and family‑support offering.
Mondelēz International Insights
What We Do
Mondelēz International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MDLZ) is an American multinational confectionery, food, and beverage company based in Illinois which employs approximately 90,000 individuals around the world. Our Purpose Our purpose is to empower people to snack right. We will lead the future of snacking around the world by offering the right snack, for the right moment, made the right way. Our Brands We’re leading the future of snacking with iconic brands such as Oreo, belVita and LU biscuits; Cadbury Dairy Milk, Milka and Toblerone chocolate; Sour Patch Kids candy and Trident gum. Our People Our 90,000+ colleagues around the world are key to the success of our business. Our Values and Leadership Commitments of Love our Consumers and Brands, Grow Every Day, and Do What's Right shapes our culture – what we believe in, stand for, and what guides our actions and decisions. Great people and great brands. That’s who we are. Our Strategies We are uniquely positioned to lead the future of snacking with strong leadership in our categories, an unparalleled portfolio of global and local brands, and a solid footprint in fast-growing markets. Aimed at delivering sustainable growth, our strategic plan is centered around three strategic priorities: • Growth: accelerate consumer-centric growth • Execution: drive operational excellence • Culture: build a winning growth culture
Why Work With Us
We offer passionate, energetic and curious people a huge choice of careers in our fun, fast-paced, global business. We operate in four regions: Asia, Middle East & Africa; Europe; Latin America; and North America. And in over 80 countries our people are united in a common purpose to empower people to snack right.
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