VP Talent Acquisition

• Shape and execute a global Talent Acquisition strategy and operating model aligned to business growth, workforce plans, and enterprise priorities across Ecolab businesses, functions, and regions

• Lead and develop a global TA organization and leadership team with clear accountability, strong leadership capability and succession depth (approximately 125 employees, including people leaders and specialist teams)

• Own end-to-end TA spanning employer brand and recruitment marketing, sourcing, candidate and hiring manager engagement, full-cycle recruiting operations, campus recruitment, executive recruitment, and proactive pipeline development for critical talent

• Oversee external and vendor partnerships supporting TA delivery, capability, and technology enablement in partnership with HRIS; ensure strong vendor performance, governance, and commercial discipline

• Influence and partner with senior business, HR, and commercial leaders to align talent strategies with business priorities

• Accelerate transformation by leveraging data, technology, AI and other innovative approaches to enhance hiring outcomes and organizational impact

• Drive a disciplined global operating model and rhythm that delivers consistency, scale, and exceptional execution across markets

• Drive consistent, high-quality recruiting outcomes globally with clear accountability for speed, quality, and experience

• Establish a scalable service delivery model that improves speed, quality, productivity, and cost efficiency

• Strengthen demand planning, intake discipline, and prioritization with HR and business leaders to focus effort on the highest-value talent needs

• Standardize TA processes, roles, and decision rights globally while preserving market flexibility where needed

• Continue to build on proactive pipeline strategies for critical and hard-to-fill roles, shifting TA toward a demand-led model

• Drive candidate experience and offer acceptance through strong engagement, assessment, and closing practices

• Embed inclusive hiring practices and pipeline expectations into TA delivery, governance, and measurement

• Leverage TA technology, automation, AI and analytics to enhance decision making, recruiter productivity, funnel transparency, and user experience

• Define and track KPIs and dashboards that generate insight, improve decisions, and accelerate action

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources or related field

• 12 years of progressive TA and/or HR leadership experience

• Experience leading global or multi-region Talent Acquisition teams at scale

• Demonstrated success delivering TA outcomes through operating model, process, technology and AI

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or Master's degree preferred

• Proven success leading large, global, matrixed organizations and driving enterprise-wide impact

• Strong commercial and business acumen, with the ability to influence senior leaders and align people strategies to business priorities

• High-energy change leader with a track record of building commitment, leading through transformation, and delivering measurable results

• Exceptional ability to simplify complexity, create clarity, and drive execution in fast-paced environments

• Trusted and inclusive leader who develops talent, builds high-performing teams, and fosters a culture of accountability and innovation

• Executive presence and excellent communication skills with the ability to inspire, influence, and drive action across all levels of the organization

The base salary range for this position is $216,900.00 - $325,300.00. This position is eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentives based on performance, per plan terms. Many factors are taken into consideration when determining compensation, such as experience, education, training, geography, etc. We comply with all minimum wage and overtime laws.

Benefits 

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