JOB PURPOSE<\/p>\n
\tThe Global TA Hub, GPS & GM Partnering Director, leads the integrated global operations of Hub Talent Acquisition, Position Management, and Global Mobility Partnering.
\n\tThis role ensures operational excellence, high data integrity and quality, and consistent People Experience across all markets, while responding to future workforce needs via E2E journeys.
\n\tThis senior leader sets the global operational strategy, provides governance, strengthens capabilities, and builds trusted partnerships with HR and business stakeholders, ensuring the PEX Operating Model is executed with consistency and excellence worldwide.
\n\tYou\u2019ll be part of a team that believes in doing work that matters \u2014 for people and the planet.\u00a0
\n\tBecause here, we don\u2019t just hire for jobs. We invite you to be part of something bigger.\u00a0<\/p>\n
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES<\/p>\n
Strategic Leadership & Governance:<\/p>\n
\tDefine and implement the global performance strategy for TA Hubs, Position Management, and Global Mobility Partnering.
\n\tEstablish global standards, demand planning, KPIs, SLAs, and governance mechanisms.
\n\tEnsure alignment with Talent Acquisition CoE, Reward, Master Data Governance, and HRIT.<\/p>\n
People & Team Leadership:<\/p>\n
\tLead and develop a global network of teams across eight hubs.
\n\tBuild capabilities, enable growth, and foster a culture grounded in psychological safety, performance, inclusivity, and accountability.<\/p>\n
Operational Excellence: Oversee consistent, compliant, and high-quality operational delivery in:<\/p>\n
\tE2E Talent Acquisition processes for WL1 and sourcing for WL 2 and WL3, UFLP Services and Front-Line Workers in some Hubs for some markets
\n\tWorkday Position & Org architecture Management
\n\tGlobal Mobility Partnering. Ensure data quality, SLA adherence, risk control, and process excellence.<\/p>\n
Senior Stakeholder Partnering:<\/p>\n
\tServe as the senior advisor to PEXLT in Market Heads and business leaders.
\n\tRepresent hubs in global governance forums and strategic workforce discussions. Influence decision-making with insights, business understanding, and operational expertise.<\/p>\n
Data, Insights & Performance:<\/p>\n
\tInstill a data-driven culture across all hubs.
\n\tOwn data quality for TA process, position management, and mobility processes.
\n\tUse analytics to drive decisions, highlight risks, and identify opportunities.<\/p>\n
Continuous Improvement & transformation:\u00a0<\/p>\n
\tDrive adoption of digital tools and scalable, repeatable ways of working.
\n\tEmbed continuous improvement mindsets and practices across all hubs (system upgrades, process redesign, simplification).
\n\tDeploy all new products developed by the Innovation Tower on time and in full.<\/p>\n
Vendor & External Partner Management: \u00a0<\/p>\n
\tRun BAU relationships with vendors responsible for supporting and providing services based on different steps of the process (recruitment agencies, relocation, immigration).
\n\tEnsure contractual performance, compliance, and service quality. Support cost management and continuous value delivery.<\/p>\n
People Experience Leadership:<\/p>\n
\tChampion the colleague experience across recruitment, joiners, position changes, and mobility journeys.
\n\tEmbed fairness, inclusion, accessibility, and cultural sensitivity.
\n\tEnsure processes and interactions reflect Unilever\u2019s purpose and values.<\/p>\n
KEY INTERFACES<\/p>\n
\tPEX in Market Lead
\n\tPEX Innovation Tower & Talent Acquisition CoE
\n\tReward & Mobility CoE
\n\tLine Managers
\n\tMaster Data Governance
\n\tHRIT (Workday \/ ServiceNow)
\n\tExternal mobility, immigration, and recruitment vendors<\/p>\n
EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS<\/p>\n
Essential<\/p>\n
\t10+ years\u2019 experience in a Leadership\/Management role in at least two areas: Talent Acquisition operations; Position\/workforce architecture\/ Global Mobility or HR Operations
\n\tProven leadership of large global or virtual teams.
\n\tStrong knowledge of Workday; familiarity with case management.
\n\tDemonstrated ability to manage complex global stakeholders and influence senior leaders.
\n\tTransformation and continuous improvement experience in matrixed environments.
\n\tStrong data interpretation and insight-generation capability.
\n\tGlobal compliance awareness<\/p>\n
Preferred<\/p>\n
\tExperience in fast-moving consumer goods or large global multinationals.
\n\tAdvanced HR or Business qualification.<\/p>\n
Apply via company website ( https:\/\/www.unilever.co.za ) or<\/p>\n
careers.unilever.com<\/p>\n
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