Head, Strategic Talent Acquisition

North Atlantic Treaty Organization - NATO

Staff Closes 18 May 2026 1 months left

Overview

Leads the Talent Acquisition Service (TAS) within NATO's Human Resources Office, responsible for outreach, sourcing, selection, and onboarding. The role focuses on developing and implementing a modern and proactive talent acquisition strategy to attract diverse talent to the Organization.


Key Responsibilities
  • Manage the end-to-end attraction, selection and onboarding process.
  • Act as the lead recruiter for senior posts.
  • Manage the section’s budget.
  • Develop a compelling Employee Value Proposition (EVP).
  • Build talent communities.
  • Optimize and transform the recruitment and selection process and tools.
  • Lead the adoption of new talent acquisition technology.
  • Equip hiring managers with selection and assessment tools.
  • Establish, monitor and report on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
  • Contribute to broader HR policy development.
  • Lead and coach TAS staff.
  • Draft memoranda and office notices.
  • Manage and contribute to the update of relevant reference guides, procedures, assessments and communication channels.
Required Experience
  • At least 7 years’ professional experience in talent acquisition within an international environment.
  • Experience managing or leading teams.
  • Experience with modern sourcing technology, employer branding, state-of-the-art assessment methods and talent strategies.
  • Experience in business process reengineering and implementation of new Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and/or HCM (Human Capital Management system).
Qualifications

• University degree in human resources, business management or a related field.

Other Details
Languages Required
• Minimum levels of NATO’s official languages (English/French): V (“Advanced”) in one; III (“Intermediate”) in the other.
Languages Preferred
Not specified
Contract Duration
Definite duration contract of three years; possibility of renewal for up to three years.
Work Modality
Not specified
Remuneration
• 9,604.83 Euro (EUR) Monthly
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