Western Union · 1 day ago
Vice President, Talent Acquisition
USA GA - Atlanta - Corporate Center V, 5 Concourse Parkway, Suite 2300
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
15+ years expWestern Union is positioned to become the world’s most accessible financial services company, transforming lives and communities. The Vice President of Global Talent Acquisition will lead the transformation and scaling of the global Talent Acquisition function, driving innovation and operational excellence while overseeing a global team of approximately 50 professionals.
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Responsibilities
Serve as a trusted advisor to the CPO and executive leadership, co-leading strategic initiatives that elevate people processes across the enterprise
Champion a forward-thinking, inclusive talent strategy that aligns with Western Union’s business goals and global footprint
Collaborate with People COEs and business leaders to build workforce plans and talent pipelines that support long-term growth
Educate and influence senior stakeholders on modern, data-driven recruiting practices and market trends
Foster a culture of continuous improvement, coaching and mentoring TA leaders to drive performance and innovation
Partner cross-functionally to enhance employer branding, candidate attraction, and employee value proposition
Promote diversity, equity, and inclusion through intentional hiring strategies and team-building efforts
Design and implement scalable, global recruitment strategies that address current and future talent needs
Build and maintain high-quality, diverse candidate pipelines across all levels, with a focus on critical and senior roles
Lead executive search efforts and support strategic hiring initiatives across business units
Elevate the candidate experience through streamlined processes, personalized engagement, and consistent communication
Strengthen Western Union’s visibility and reputation in key talent markets through strategic outreach and partnerships
Drive operational excellence by refining recruitment processes, systems, and tools to improve efficiency and scalability
Leverage data and analytics to inform decision-making, measure performance, and identify opportunities for improvement
Establish and monitor KPIs to ensure quality, speed, and service outcomes across the TA function
Lead the evolution of recruitment operations to support a dynamic, global business environment
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 15 years of progressive experience in talent acquisition, including leadership roles in global, fast-paced environments
Proven ability to lead organizational transformation and build new capabilities within a TA function while optimizing existing structures
Deep expertise in global recruiting strategies, market intelligence, and industry best practices
Experience managing large, geographically dispersed teams and budgets with a focus on performance and engagement
Strong project management skills with the ability to lead multiple initiatives simultaneously and deliver results
Exceptional analytical skills and data fluency; able to translate insights into actionable strategies
Demonstrated success in executive recruiting and strategic partnership with senior leadership
Hands-on experience with high-volume hiring and niche talent searches across diverse functions and geographies
Familiarity with onboarding programs and integration strategies for new hires at all levels
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, data-driven, and collaborative environment
Strategic thinker with a bias for action, comfortable navigating ambiguity and driving change
Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to influence and inspire across all levels of the organization
Benefits
Family First Program
Flexible Time off
Medical, Dental and Life Insurance
Tuition Assistance Program
Parental Leave
401K Plan
Company
Western Union
Western Union provides consumers and businesses with fast, reliable and convenient ways to send and receive money around the world.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2006-10-02IPO
Leadership Team
Nicolas Levi
Regional Vice President Middle East Afghanistan Pakistan
Ashutosh Shinde
Head - Technology Engineering Center (India)
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