Job details
Domain
Performance and Support
Job field / Job profile
Human resources - Talent acquisition
Job title
Talent Acquisition Hub Manager
Employment type
Permanent
Professional category
Employees / Staff
Part time / Full time
Full-time
Job description
The Talent Acquisition Hub Manager is responsible for driving Safran US's recruitment strategy, managing a centralized Talent Acquisition Hub recruiting over 500 roles per year, and ensuring excellence in hiring, employer branding, and early careers engagement. This role combines strategic leadership with operational delivery, fostering innovation and collaboration across all US sites as well as with the other hubs. As one of the first hubs to be created in the group, you will be a key ambassador of this new setup within Safran.
What You'll Do
• Be the representative of the US TA Hub at group level and work with your equivalents in other countries to share best practices.
• Design and implement a comprehensive recruitment strategy (including digital) aligned with business objectives, bringing expertise and vision to talent sourcing and selection.
• Drive a talent pooling approach as part of best practices
• Lead and support a team of 10 to 15 recruiters (Safran & RPO) as a start, driving performance, quality, and diversity in hiring.
• Develop and implement an agile resourcing strategy to scale the Talent Acquisition Hub up or down efficiently in response to changing business needs.
• Ensure full compliance with Group standards and processes.
• Oversee end-to-end recruitment activities-from sourcing and assessment to onboarding-while meeting SLA targets and leveraging key metrics for continuous improvement.
• Deliver recruitment through an exceptional candidate experience with clear communication, timely feedback, and a positive recruitment journey.
• Build strong partnerships with hiring managers, business leaders, and HR teams, providing strategic guidance and market insights.
• Drive the upskilling of managers on recruitment best practice, through training and regular monitoring
• Support campus and early careers programs (apprenticeships, internships), including school and university partnerships, and support internal and international mobility.
• Drive employer branding initiatives in collaboration with Communications, enhancing Safran's visibility and attractiveness in the talent market.
• Monitor recruitment KPIs and present regular reports to senior leadership, provide analytics and market insight and identifying opportunities for improvement
• Champion diversity and inclusion across all talent acquisition activities.
• Represent Safran across the US at key events, forums, conferences, and career fairs to strengthen talent pipelines.
• Manage 3rd party relationships (headhunters, RPOs)
• Regular travel between the Safran sites in the US an
But what else? (advantages, specificities, etc.)
Your Approach
• Self-motivated, enthusiastic, and a true team player.
• Customer-focused, with the ability to influence and build lasting relationships.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, managing priorities with ease.
Reporting & Structure
Reporting lines:
• Administrative reporting to Safran US HR DIRECTOR
• Functional and operational reporting to Group Director - International Hubs
Direct Reports: Talent Acquisition team (6-12 members)
The job will be based in Irving (Texas)
Equal Opportunity
Candidate skills & requirements
What You'll Bring
You are a forward-thinking talent acquisition leader who thrives on challenge and innovation and wants to be an active driver of Safran's new approach to Talent Acquisition. Passionate about building high-performing teams, you excel in dynamic, fast-paced environments and deliver results through creativity and collaboration.
Core Expertise
• Demonstrated success in leading recruitment teams and driving large-scale hiring initiatives.
• Deep understanding of employer branding and campus recruitment strategies.
• Ability to optimise recruitment processes through data-driven insights and innovative solutions.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills across various levels of the organisation.
• Experience with early careers programs and partnerships with educational institutions.
• Knowledge of aerospace, engineering, or industrial sectors (preferred).
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities seamlessly.
Key Strengths
• Inspirational Leadership - You energize teams and foster a culture of collaboration.
• Influence and Impact - Skilled at building trust and communicating effectively across all levels.
• Industry Acumen - Your sector knowledge enables you to connect recruitment strategies to business needs.
• Innovation Mindset - You embrace new approaches and leverage analytics for smarter decisions.
• Agility and Negotiation - Quick-thinking, detail-oriented, and confident in closing complex deals.
Added Value
• 10+ years of experience and a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience/education
• Experience in international hiring, mobility, and understanding of visa processes.
• Familiarity with apprenticeship and graduate programs.
• Proven success in global, high-pressure environments.
Annual salary
TBD
Job location
Job location
North America, United States, Texas
City (-ies)
2201 W. Royal Lane Irving, TX 75063 Irving
Applicant criteria
Minimum education level achieved
Bachelor's Degree
Minimum experience level required
More than 8 years
ITAR Controlled Position: Select "Yes" if role requires U.S. citizenship/permanent residency
No
