• Shape and execute a global Talent Acquisition strategy and operating model aligned to business growth, workforce plans, and enterprise priorities across Ecolab businesses, functions, and regions

• Lead and develop a global TA organization and leadership team with clear accountability, strong leadership capability and succession depth (approximately 125 employees, including people leaders and specialist teams)

• Own end-to-end TA spanning employer brand and recruitment marketing, sourcing, candidate and hiring manager engagement, full-cycle recruiting operations, campus recruitment, executive recruitment, and proactive pipeline development for critical talent

• Oversee external and vendor partnerships supporting TA delivery, capability, and technology enablement in partnership with HRIS; ensure strong vendor performance, governance, and commercial discipline

• Influence and partner with senior business, HR, and commercial leaders to align talent strategies with business priorities

• Accelerate transformation by leveraging data, technology, AI and other innovative approaches to enhance hiring outcomes and organizational impact

• Drive a disciplined global operating model and rhythm that delivers consistency, scale, and exceptional execution across markets

• Drive consistent, high-quality recruiting outcomes globally with clear accountability for speed, quality, and experience

• Establish a scalable service delivery model that improves speed, quality, productivity, and cost efficiency

• Strengthen demand planning, intake discipline, and prioritization with HR and business leaders to focus effort on the highest-value talent needs

• Standardize TA processes, roles, and decision rights globally while preserving market flexibility where needed

• Continue to build on proactive pipeline strategies for critical and hard-to-fill roles, shifting TA toward a demand-led model

• Drive candidate experience and offer acceptance through strong engagement, assessment, and closing practices

• Embed inclusive hiring practices and pipeline expectations into TA delivery, governance, and measurement

• Leverage TA technology, automation, AI and analytics to enhance decision making, recruiter productivity, funnel transparency, and user experience

• Define and track KPIs and dashboards that generate insight, improve decisions, and accelerate action

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources or related field

• 12 years of progressive TA and/or HR leadership experience

• Experience leading global or multi-region Talent Acquisition teams at scale

• Demonstrated success delivering TA outcomes through operating model, process, technology and AI

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or Master's degree preferred

• Proven success leading large, global, matrixed organizations and driving enterprise-wide impact

• Strong commercial and business acumen, with the ability to influence senior leaders and align people strategies to business priorities

• High-energy change leader with a track record of building commitment, leading through transformation, and delivering measurable results

• Exceptional ability to simplify complexity, create clarity, and drive execution in fast-paced environments

• Trusted and inclusive leader who develops talent, builds high-performing teams, and fosters a culture of accountability and innovation

• Executive presence and excellent communication skills with the ability to inspire, influence, and drive action across all levels of the organization

Benefits 

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