Rolls-Royce
Designs and manufactures power and propulsion systems for aerospace, marine, defence and energy sectors.
Head of Talent Acquisition Delivery
Lead global Talent Acquisition delivery for mid‑career hiring at Rolls‑Royce
Job Highlights
About the Role
The Head of Talent Acquisition Delivery role is a full‑time fixed‑term contract based in Derby with hybrid working, responsible for leading enterprise‑wide hiring across Rolls‑Royce for all mid‑career requirements. It oversees the global end‑to‑end delivery of talent acquisition at scale, ensuring consistent, high‑quality outcomes across multiple divisions, enabling functions and geographies. The incumbent will set the operational strategy for hiring delivery, drive performance against demand, and ensure the recruitment model is efficient, data‑led and aligned with long‑term workforce plans. Based in the Group Business Services People Services team, they will work closely with senior HR and business leaders, lead a global team and vendor partners, embed best‑in‑class processes, technology and governance, and champion continuous improvement to deliver an excellent candidate and hiring‑manager experience. • Deliver the Group’s employer branding initiatives • Lead technology, operational and process improvement projects to position Rolls‑Royce as a global talent acquisition leader • Manage stakeholder engagement throughout the talent acquisition journey • Drive transformation improvements, including an onboarding strategy aligned with the employer brand • Evaluate and implement automation to future‑proof the talent acquisition strategy • Collaborate across business leaders, People Teams, Head Office and Global Business Services to ensure a world‑class candidate experience and seamless onboarding • Apply innovative solutions to address current business challenges and support the company’s vision • Partner with procurement to secure cost‑competitive, reliable, high‑performing supplier support
Key Responsibilities
- ▸automation
- ▸process improvement
- ▸data‑driven
- ▸candidate experience
- ▸onboarding
- ▸employer branding
What You Bring
• Proven operational leader with experience in performance management, budgeting and supplier oversight • Ability to translate strategy into actionable roadmaps and partner with thought leaders • Strong stakeholder management skills at all organisational levels • Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities across diverse stakeholders • Extensive matrix‑working experience, partnering internally and with third parties to deliver operational strategy • In‑depth knowledge of People function and ability to collaborate with People and business teams • Experience working with multicultural environments across countries and companies
Requirements
- ▸leadership
- ▸budgeting
- ▸stakeholder management
- ▸strategic roadmap
- ▸people ops
- ▸multicultural
Benefits
Rolls‑Royce offers a culture of caring and belonging where authenticity is encouraged, alongside continuous learning and development opportunities, a competitive salary with bonus, employee assistance and discounts. Hybrid working is supported, with an expectation of attending the workplace an average of three days per week to facilitate collaboration and specific activities. • Own global end‑to‑end delivery of Talent Acquisition services for Mid‑Career roles (excluding Level A and Executive)
Work Environment
Hybrid