Talent Acquisition Lead AME & Russia

Syngenta is a global leader in agriculture; rooted in science and dedicated to bringing plant potential to life. Each of our 28,000 employees in more than 90 countries work together to solve one of humanity’s most pressing challenges: growing more food with fewer resources. A diverse workforce and an inclusive workplace environment are enablers of our ambition to be the most collaborative and trusted team in agriculture.

Our employees reflect the diversity of our customers, the markets where we operate and the communities which we serve. No matter what your position, you will have a vital role in safely feeding the world and taking care of our planet. Join us and help shape the future of agriculture

The Lead Talent Acquisition AME & Russia KAZBEC will report into the Head Talent Acquisition AMEA and Europe and have a dotted line to the HR Heads of AME and RU+K. You will thrive to lead, coach and mentor a team of Talent Partners by setting the highest standards of quality service and customer centricity. Successful candidate will be accountable for the overall strategy and delivery for Talent Acquisition within CP, Seeds and Group business units by acting as a Talent Acquisition Advisor to your business and HR stakeholders.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute a comprehensive talent acquisition strategy for the AME & Russia KAZBEC region, tailored to the unique needs and challenges of each market within the territory.
• Lead, mentor, and support a team of recruitment professionals, fostering a high-performance culture and encouraging continuous learning and development.
• Partner with senior leadership & country HR teams to understand business objectives and translating these into talent acquisition strategies and hiring plans.
• Manage end-to-end recruitment for senior level / strategic hiring across CP, SE and Group putting both the candidate and line manager experience at the center of the process with a clear objective of reducing executive search / agency usage across country/ies of scope.
• Ensure compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements related to recruitment and employment in the various countries within AME & Russia-KAZBEC.
• Collaborate with the global talent acquisition team to align regional strategies with the organization's overall talent objectives.
• Manage relationships with external partners such as recruitment agencies, educational institutions, and professional associations to create a robust talent pipeline.
• Present and use the TA data consistently through MBRs/QBRs to different stakeholder groups to build insights/stories and influence positive change & outcomes.
• Drive engagement of talent acquisition community through various forums and interventions, to develop capabilities and expertise and partner efficiently with Leads and Talent Partners to deliver projects, location agnostic positions and other BAU activities.
• Become a strategic partner in driving country projects such as early talent, employer branding initiatives and boost candidate experience.
• Build and maintain a strong employer brand in the region, leveraging social media, professional networks, and other innovative channels to attract high-caliber candidates.
• Act as a diversity & inclusion champion, setting an example for talent acquisition professionals.
• Continuously seek out opportunities to drive process efficiency, automation where possible.

• Bachelor's/master’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• Proven experience in talent acquisition, recruitment, or HR leadership roles with a focus on multi-country or regional talent acquisition.
• Strong understanding of cultural nuances, and talent market dynamics across the region.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English.
• Experience in managing and developing high-performing teams (remotely).
• Proficiency in utilizing recruitment technology, applicant tracking systems, and data analytics to drive recruitment efficiency and effectiveness.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, stakeholder management, and negotiation skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across diverse cultural and organizational contexts.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced & team-oriented environment.

Critical Knowledge:

• Good knowledge of the end-to-end recruitment process and of recruiting best practices and you are well versed in various sourcing, head-hunting & recruiting methodologies.
• Excellent consulting / advisory skills, able to influence talent outcomes.
• Outstanding interpersonal and negotiation skills; demonstrated effective listening and questioning skills and is comfortable dealing with all levels in the organization.
• Customer centricity.

Secondary Location: Karachi/ Centurion