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Director of Talent Acquisition EMEA

Job ID 10115580 Location London, United Kingdom Business The Walt Disney Company (EMEA) Date posted Mar. 12, 2025
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Job Summary:

We have an incredible opportunity to join The Walt Disney company as our Talent Acquisition Director for Europe, The Middle East and Africa.

About the Role & Team

  • You will lead the EMEA Talent Acquisition team, covering professional, executive and early careers recruitment as well as Contingent Workforce.
  • Reporting to the VP HR EMEA, the Director of Talent Acquisition will drive and deliver the EMEA TA strategy and to offer a full end to end Talent Acquisition solution to support the current and future hiring needs for the EMEA business
  • This role will partner closely with HR teams and leaders across the region to collaborate and support the delivery of their talent requirements.
  • This role will also work closely with the International TA Director to help represent Talent Acquisition in EMEA and in partnership identify and execute on opportunities to leverage global Talent Acquisition initiatives.
  • The TA Director will role model inspiring leadership and be an expert in developing and coaching best in class TA functions; the role requires a solid understanding of recruitment operations, processes, business dynamics and goals.
  • The role requires the ability to develop and link recruitment metrics to the strategy, plans and drive performance.
  • You will guide the recruitment team supporting EMEA to success through effective planning, process improvement, delivery of quality hires against business requirements, and ongoing excellent client and guest communication and satisfaction. 
  • This candidate will be knowledgeable/ become knowledgeable on business objectives and line of business criteria across the entire EMEA Region for The Walt Disney Company.

What You Will Do

  • Deliver the EMEA TA strategy and develop talent acquisition priorities and objectives as a strategic partner to leaders, HR colleagues and other stakeholders
  • Play a key role in the EMEA HR Leadership team as the expert and partner on TA, to provide insight and solutions to the business in relation to their current (and future) hiring needs.
  • Execution of full life cycle recruitment plans for Perm/FTC/Interns; and through your teams, ensure the candidate, client, team, and recruiter experiences are met with exceptional service delivery
  • Identify skill and succession gaps in the organization and work with partners to create internal and external pipelines
  • Manage Recruitment Budget / Spending and overall fiscal responsibility for the EMEA TA function.
  • Collaborate with peers in EMEA and Globally on multiple workflows and projects tied to strategic priorities that are critical to our success, such as: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Events, Talent Acquisition Marketing & Candidate Experience, Data Integrity & Storytelling, and Selection & Assessment
  • Train, develop and grow a highly functioning recruitment team that will continue to drive innovation and growth across the company
  • Play an active role in contributing to the Global Enterprise Talent Acquisition community

Required Qualifications & Skills

  • Previous Talent Acquisition senior leadership experience, ideally gained in a multinational matrixed environment
  • Knowledge of total talent acquisition (Professional, Early Careers, Executive Search, Contingent)
  • Experience recruiting and supporting European markets and although not essential, a second European language would be a bonus.
  • Exceptional motivator, demonstrating strong team management and coaching skills
  • Proven leadership track record managing senior executive relationships; ability to collaborate and build relationships with stakeholders across functional and organisational lines while navigating matrixed organisational structures
  • Ability to develop and implement successful recruitment, sourcing and selection and assessment strategies
  • Superior organisational and process management skills as demonstrated by an ability to manage multiple detailed projects and drive to deadlines
  • Strong Guest service skills and the proven ability to respond proactively to client needs and build relationships
  • Experience working with US stakeholders is advantageous as is the flexibility to accommodate international time-zones

The Perks

  • Comprehensive Executive benefits package plus;
  • Free Park Entry: You will have the opportunity to enter any of our parks with your family and friends for free
  • Disney Discounts: you are entitled to discounts on designated Disney products, resort F&B and ticketing
  • Excellent parental and guardian leave
  • Employee Resource Groups – WOMEN @ Disney, Disney DIVERSITY, Disney PRIDE, ENABLED, and our Mental Health & Wellbeing Group, TRUST.

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About The Walt Disney Company (EMEA):

Disney EMEA aims to drive growth, innovation and brand affinity across an extremely diverse collection of countries with a team of over 6,000 employees operating in 59 markets with offices in 29 countries.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with The Walt Disney Company Limited, which is part of a business we call The Walt Disney Company (EMEA).

The Walt Disney Company Limited is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, colour, religion or belief, sex, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, disability or pregnancy or maternity. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.

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