Director, Talent Acquisition

Director, Talent Acquisition Branding, Insights and PartnershipsCargill's size and scale allows us to make a positive impact in the world. Our purpose is to nourish the world in a safe, responsible and sustainable way. We are a family company providing food, ingredients, agricultural solutions and industrial products that are vital for living. We connect farmers with markets so they can prosper. We connect customers with ingredients so they can make meals people love. And we connect families with daily essentials from eggs to edible oils, salt to skincare, feed to alternative fuel. Our 160,000 colleagues, operating in 70 countries, make essential products that touch billions of lives each day. Join us and reach your higher purpose at Cargill.The Director, Talent Acquisition Branding, Insights and Partnerships is a strategic leadership role responsible for shaping, executing, and evolving Cargill's global employer brand strategy to strengthen brand awareness and attract top talent across key markets and segments. He/She is also responsible for overseeing a professional services budget, ensuring strategic allocation, monthly reporting, and adherence to financial targets and grade levels. It will also include managing vendor relationships to maximize value and performance and aligning spend with broader employer brand and talent objectives. He/She will lead a high-performing global team, including Regional Employer Brand Leads, a dedicated Insights team and a Partnerships lead, ensuring culturally relevant brand activation, data-informed decision-making, and consistent global alignment. The Regional Employer Brand Leads / team plays a critical role in localizing and activating the global employer brand strategy within their respective markets. They develop and implement region-specific talent attraction campaigns, craft messaging that resonate with local audiences and collaborate closely with Talent Acquisition and Communications partners to ensure alignment with business and cultural nuances. Their work ensures that the global brand is both consistent and adaptable, driving relevance and impact at the local level. The Insights function gathers and analyzes candidate behavior trends, brand perception, market data, and team KPIs, which are crucial for Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) and other reports. The Partnerships function, focused on talent acquisition vendor management, oversees external platforms and service providers; ensuring quality, cost-effectiveness, and alignment with Cargill's brand and hiring goals. This includes managing contracts, performance and strategic relationships with vendors that support employer branding and recruitment marketing efforts. With a strong emphasis on insights, innovation, and operational excellence, this role drives meaningful impact across both internal and external talent experiences.Key AccountabilitiesLead the development and execution of Cargill's global employer brand strategy, aligned with business and talent acquisition goals.Define and maintain the global talent brand architecture, including governance and frameworks for consistent execution across regions.Serve as a strategic advisor to senior leaders, bringing deep expertise in candidate insights, brand positioning, and talent attraction.Oversee the activation of employer brand strategies across regions, ensuring cultural relevance and local impact.Guide the use of data and insights to inform decisions, optimize campaigns, and improve candidate engagement.Manage external partnerships and vendors to ensure high-quality, cost-effective delivery of branding and recruitment marketing initiatives.Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement within the global team.QualificationsMinimum Qualifications:Bachelor's degree6+ years of experience in talent acquisition, employer branding, or recruitment marketing.Proven experience leading global teams and managing complex, cross-functional projects.Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills across all levels of the organization.Demonstrated success in building and executing global brand strategies in a matrixed environment.Comfort working in fast-paced, ambiguous environments and driving change.Preferred Qualifications:Bachelor's or Master's degree in Marketing, Communications, Human Resources, Business, or a related field.10+ years of progressive experience in employer branding, talent acquisition, recruitment marketing, or brand strategy.Proven leadership experience managing global, cross-functional teams in a matrixed organization.Demonstrated success in developing and executing global employer brand strategies, particularly in complex, multinational environments.Exceptional stakeholder management and influencing skills, including experience advising senior leaders.Demonstrated ability to lead through ambiguity, drive change, and foster innovation.Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet.Compensation (US market): The expected salary for this position is 132,000 - 224,000 USD. Compensation varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific location, certifications, education, and level of experience. The disclosed range estimate may be adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. This position is eligible for a discretionary incentive award. The incentive award amount is dependent upon company performance and your personal performance.At Cargill we put people first. As part of your overall rewards, we offer a comprehensive benefit program including medical and/or other benefits dependent on the position offered and hours worked. Visit https://www.cargill.com/page/my-health/mh-health-and-wellness to learn more (subject to certain collective bargaining agreements for Union positions).We provide a fast paced stimulating international environment, which will stretch your abilities and channel your talents. We offer competitive salary and benefits combined with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the largest and most solid private companies in the world.