We are excited to offer the opportunity to lead Talent Acquisition in France, Belgium & Luxembourg. This role covers 3 countries and is a unique challenge and opportunity to influence our strategic direction in Talent Acquisition. The geographic spread adds to the richness and variety of the Talent Acquisition Manager's role, presenting the chance to develop and implement innovative strategies that address the nuanced needs of our frontline. 

Role Overview

Our Talent Acquisition function is advancing to a new level of maturity, transitioning from traditional service delivery to a solutions-oriented approach. This strategic evolution aims to enhance service levels and maximize value for the business. We are seeking a seasoned Talent Acquisition Manager to spearhead this initiative. The Talent Acquisition Manager would be based either in our Brussels or Trappes (Paris) office. The role involves leading a team of 6 Talent Acquisition Specialists, driving the development and execution of a comprehensive Talent Acquisition strategy that caters to the needs of this frontline. You will have dotted line responsibility for 4 Recruitment Specialists, based in Bratislava.  

Key Responsibilities: 

Shape and drive the holistic Talent Acquisition offering for the frontline and the local People and Communications leadership team. 

Lead, direct, evaluate, and develop a team of TA CoE professionals to ensure efficient and quality services within established budgets. 

Contribute to the design, development, and implementation of Talent Acquisition processes aligned with KONE’s business needs. 

Drive competence development within the TA Team and deliver training to enhance employee engagement. 

Collaborate with other People & Communications teams and business stakeholders to ensure consistent delivery of Talent Acquisition services. 

Evaluate business environment and workforce trends to make recommendations for achieving and exceeding TA targets. 

Lead the local budget process and contribute significantly to the annual budgeting process for Europe. 

Maintain strong connections with colleagues within KONE and externally to share best practices and understand current trends. 

 
Requirements: 

A minimum of 10 years of experience in Talent Acquisition, including at least 3 years managing international or cross-border teams. 

Demonstrated ability to develop and execute effective talent acquisition strategies. 

Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the capability to influence and collaborate effectively across all organizational levels. 

Proven experience in budget management and financial acumen. 

Ability to excel in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while managing multiple priorities efficiently. 

Fluency in French and English. Dutch would be beneficial.

 
This is an exciting opportunity for those with a strategic mindset, a passion for talent acquisition, and a drive for innovation, offering the chance to make a significant impact across our operations in the France, Belgium and Luxemburg. 

At KONE, we are focused on creating an innovative and collaborative working culture where we value the contribution of each individual. Employee engagement is a key focus area for us and we encourage participation and the sharing of information and ideas. Sustainability is an integral part of our culture and the daily practice. We follow ethical business practices and we seek to develop a culture of working together where co-workers trust and respect each other and good performance is recognized. In being a great place to work, we are proud to offer a range of experiences and opportunities that will help you to achieve your career and personal goals and enable you to live a healthy and balanced life.

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