What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head of Talent Acquisition - Americas position at Fujitsu?
At Fujitsu, we're on a mission to create a more sustainable world by building trust in society through innovation. Since our inception in Japan in 1935, Fujitsu has consistently been at the forefront of technological advancement. Today, we stand as a global leader in digital transformation, dedicated to reshaping businesses and society in the digital age.
Why This Role Matters
Fujitsu is transforming the way we attract, develop, and retain talent. With an evolving EVP, new global processes, and the roll-out of One People (SAP HRIS), the Americas region plays a critical role in shaping our future workforce. This role is your opportunity to build a best-in-class, data-driven TA function that delivers meaningful business impact.
What You’ll Lead:
Strategic Talent Acquisition Leadership
- Set and execute the regional TA strategy aligned with global priorities and business growth.
- Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders on talent market trends, hiring needs, and workforce planning.
- Build deep business understanding to deliver customer-centric TA services
Leadership, Coaching & Team Development
- Lead and inspire a team of TA Business Partners across the region.
- Create growth pathways, drive engagement, and cultivate a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability.
- Encourage best practice adoption and knowledge sharing across the TA community.
Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement
- Implement and oversee KPIs that elevate service delivery, speed, and quality of hire.
- Champion One People (SAP HRIS) adoption, ensuring data integrity and compliance.
- Advance a more data-driven HR function through insights-led decision-making.
- Drive vendor management strategy, MSP/VMS performance, and cost efficiency.
Trusted Business Partner
- Work directly with Regional CEO and Leadership of major business units and HR leaders to anticipate talent needs.
- Align TA strategy with capability building, DEI goals, and future skill requirements.
- Strengthen TA’s position as a high-impact, value-adding partner.
Employer Brand & Candidate Experience
- Amplify Fujitsu’s EVP through targeted, regionally relevant brand and marketing initiatives.
- Ensure a seamless, equitable, and engaging candidate experience at every step.
- Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion across all hiring practices.
What Success Looks Like:
- Reduced time to fill and improved quality of hire
- High stakeholder satisfaction and strong relationships with business leaders
- Engaged, high-performing TA team
- Elevated employer brand presence
- Strong compliance, governance, and data integrity in all TA processes
What You Bring:
- 10 years of progressive TA experience, including 5 years leading regional or multi-country teams.
- Deep knowledge of labor markets across the Americas and experience recruiting in complex, matrixed environments.
- Proven ability to influence senior leaders and deliver commercially focused talent strategies.
- Experience driving transformation, implementing TA technologies, and leading change.
- A data-driven mindset and strong analytical capability.
- Passion for innovation, continuous improvement, and DEI.
- Professional services, Consulting or B2B industry experience strongly preferred.
Relocation / Visa Support: No
Work Set up: Hybrid requiring flexibility working across timezones.