What are the responsibilities and job description for the Talent Acquisition Leader, North America - remote based position at Hitachi Energy?
The Opportunity
Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader advancing sustainable, affordable, and reliable energy solutions. We are seeking a Talent Acquisition Team Leader to drive strategic hiring initiatives across North America while contributing to our global Talent Acquisition (TA) community. This is a remote-based opportunity.
In this role, you will lead a high-performing team of Talent Acquisition professionals, shape forward-looking hiring strategies, and play a critical role in transforming how we attract, engage, and hire top talent. You will partner closely with senior business leaders, HR, and global TA counterparts to deliver scalable, data-driven recruitment solutions that support
business growth and innovation.
This is a unique opportunity to combine strategic leadership, operational delivery, and transformation in a fast-paced, complex, and highly collaborative environment.
How You’ll Make an Impact
Strategic Leadership & Transformation
At Hitachi Energy, You’ll Have The Opportunity To
With over a century in pioneering mission-critical technologies like high-voltage, transformers, automation, and power electronics, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time – balancing soaring electricity demand, while decarbonizing the power system.
Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today.
Hitachi Energy is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer committed to encouraging inclusion in the workplace.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, family medical leave status, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.
As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, applicants may request to review the Affirmative Action Plan of a particular facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an HR Representative at 888.504.2007. Protected veterans and qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access Hitachi Energy’s career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an HR Representative at 888.504.2007. Resumes and applications will not be accepted through this method.
For more information regarding your EEO rights as an applicant, please visit this website.
Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader advancing sustainable, affordable, and reliable energy solutions. We are seeking a Talent Acquisition Team Leader to drive strategic hiring initiatives across North America while contributing to our global Talent Acquisition (TA) community. This is a remote-based opportunity.
In this role, you will lead a high-performing team of Talent Acquisition professionals, shape forward-looking hiring strategies, and play a critical role in transforming how we attract, engage, and hire top talent. You will partner closely with senior business leaders, HR, and global TA counterparts to deliver scalable, data-driven recruitment solutions that support
business growth and innovation.
This is a unique opportunity to combine strategic leadership, operational delivery, and transformation in a fast-paced, complex, and highly collaborative environment.
How You’ll Make an Impact
Strategic Leadership & Transformation
- Develop and execute forward-looking talent acquisition strategies aligned with business priorities and workforce plans
- Drive transformation initiatives, including process optimization, digital hiring solutions, and continuous improvement programs
- Leverage market intelligence and talent insights to proactively identify future hiring needs and trends
- Contribute as an active member of the global TA leadership community and support cross-regional initiatives
- Partner with senior business leaders, HR Business Partners, and Hiring Managers to deliver high-quality hiring outcomes
- Act as a trusted advisor, aligning talent strategies with evolving business needs
- Maintain strong relationships with external agencies and recruitment partners
- Ensure a seamless, inclusive, and high-quality candidate experience across all touchpoints
- Lead, coach, and develop a team of Talent Acquisition Partners
- Set clear goals, manage performance, and foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous learning
- Facilitate regular team sessions to review progress, solve challenges, and share best practices
- Champion inclusion, collaboration, and high performance within the team Operational Excellence & Analytics
- Analyze recruitment metrics and KPIs to identify opportunities and improve efficiency
- Implement scalable, data-driven recruitment processes in partnership with HR Operations
- Support change management initiatives, ensuring clear communication and adoption within the team
- Act as a player-coach, contributing hands-on to critical and strategic hiring needs
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (or equivalent experience)
- ~10 years of experience in Talent Acquisition, including 2 years of experience leading high-performing teams
- Proven success in managing regional or multi-site recruitment functions within a complex, matrixed organization
- Strong experience in driving TA transformation, process improvement, and adoption of innovative sourcing/recruiting technologies
- Demonstrated ability to attract and engage top talent using diverse sourcing strategies
- Exceptional stakeholder management, influencing, and communication skills
- Strong analytical mindset, with the ability to leverage data to inform decisions
- Experience leading both strategic initiatives and operational delivery
- Must be eligible to work in the USA without sponsorship
At Hitachi Energy, You’ll Have The Opportunity To
- Shape the future of Talent Acquisition in a global, purpose-driven organization
- Drive innovation, transformation, and continuous improvement in how we hire
- Contribute to building a diverse, inclusive, and future-ready workforce
With over a century in pioneering mission-critical technologies like high-voltage, transformers, automation, and power electronics, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time – balancing soaring electricity demand, while decarbonizing the power system.
Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today.
Hitachi Energy is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer committed to encouraging inclusion in the workplace.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, family medical leave status, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.
As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, applicants may request to review the Affirmative Action Plan of a particular facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an HR Representative at 888.504.2007. Protected veterans and qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access Hitachi Energy’s career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an HR Representative at 888.504.2007. Resumes and applications will not be accepted through this method.
For more information regarding your EEO rights as an applicant, please visit this website.