Rec Ops Programme Implementation Lead

The Recruitment Operations Programs Implementation Lead is responsible for driving the successful execution and adoption of global Recruitment Operations programs at the regional level. This role ensures that global initiatives, designed by the central RecOps team, are translated into actionable regional execution plans that reflect local context, stakeholder needs, and operational realities. 

Operating as the bridge between global strategy and regional operations, this role partners closely with TA regional leadership, HR, and business stakeholders to embed new processes, tools, and best practices. The Implementation Lead also oversees data governance and TA financial oversight for the regions within their scope, ensuring data integrity, tool usage, and budget adherence

Responsibilities 

Program Execution & Regional Enablement 

• Execute the regional rollout of global TA programs, including skills-based hiring, internal mobility, referral strategies, and recruiter/hiring manager training. 

• Adapt global tools, processes, and enablement materials to suit local business practices and cultural context. 

• Partner with regional teams to drive adoption and operationalization of new programs. 

• Monitor implementation progress, identify roadblocks, and support issue resolution in partnership with global RecOps and PMs. 

• Support the delivery of recruiter development and hiring manager capability-building efforts. 

Data Governance & TA Financials 

• Conduct regular audits to monitor data quality, compliance, and tool usage across the region. 

• Identify trends and gaps in data accuracy, raising issues and proposing remediations as needed. 

• Track and support adherence to regional TA budgets, offering operational insights to optimize financial planning and spend management. 

• Serve as point of contact for data governance and financial tracking questions within the region. 

Stakeholder Partnership & Change Enablement 

• Act as the key connector between the Recruitment Operations team and regional TA leadership. 

• Collaborating with TA Directors, HR Business Partners, and Enablement leads to ensure successful delivery of TA initiatives. 

• Facilitate training sessions, workshops, and communications that support program adoption. 

• Drive change management efforts, enabling teams to adopt new processes with clarity and consistency. 

Insights & Continuous Improvement 

• Track adoption metrics and gather feedback to improve program execution. 

• Identify implementation trends, gaps, and opportunities across the region. 

• Elevate local insights to the global RecOps team to support strategic evolution of programs. 

• 7+ years of experience in Talent Acquisition, Recruitment Operations, or HR program delivery, ideally in a global or matrixed environment. 

• Proven ability to execute complex programs at scale, driving adoption and solving operational challenges. 

• Strong project coordination and execution skills with a hands-on, action-oriented mindset. 

• Experience facilitating change management, training, and enablement initiatives. 

• Ability to work across functions and cultures, translating global strategy into local action. 

• Understanding of recruitment data, systems, and compliance, with experience in managing audits and data quality reviews. 

• Strong collaboration and communication skills, with a focus on stakeholder partnership and solution-building. 

• Comfort working in fast-paced, ambiguous environments where priorities may evolve quickly. 

Our Benefits

• Flexible working environment
• Volunteer time off
• LinkedIn Learning
• Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)

About NIQ

NIQ is the world’s leading consumer intelligence company, delivering the most complete understanding of consumer buying behavior and revealing new pathways to growth. In 2023, NIQ combined with GfK, bringing together the two industry leaders with unparalleled global reach. With a holistic retail read and the most comprehensive consumer insights—delivered with advanced analytics through state-of-the-art platforms—NIQ delivers the Full View™. NIQ is an Advent International portfolio company with operations in 100+ markets, covering more than 90% of the world’s population.

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