Recruitment Operational Lead

Recruitment Operational Lead - EMEASun ChemicalAbout The OrganizationSun Chemical, a member of the DIC Group, is a leading producer of packaging and graphic solutions, color and display technologies, functional products, electronic materials, and products for the automotive and healthcare industries. Together with DIC, Sun Chemical is continuously working to promote and develop sustainable solutions to exceed customer expectations and better the world around us. With combined annual sales of more than $8.5 billion and 22,000+ employees worldwide, the DIC Group companies support a diverse collection of global customers.The RoleThe Recruitment Operational Lead for EMEA is responsible for driving operational excellence across recruitment processes within the region. This role ensures consistency, compliance, and efficiency in all talent acquisition activities, working closely with regional recruiters, HR business partners, and global TA leadership. The ideal candidate brings strong process management capabilities, deep expertise in recruitment operations, and experience navigating complex, multinational environments.Key ResponsibilitiesOversee EMEA recruitment operations and ensure alignment with global TA strategy.Implement and maintain standardized processes, tools, and efficiency metrics.Serve as the primary contact for regional operational issues.Identify workflow gaps and opportunities for process, technology, and experience improvements.Drive automation and digital solutions to streamline recruitment operations.Ensure compliance with local labor laws, GDPR, and internal policies.Maintain audit‑ready documentation and reporting standards.Monitor KPIs such as time‑to‑fill, cost‑per‑hire, and quality‑of‑hire.Provide insights and dashboards to regional and global leadership.Partner with HR, Finance, and business leaders on hiring forecasts and resource planning.Support recruiters with operational guidance and troubleshooting.Manage vendor and technology provider relationships.Ensure optimal and consistent use of the ATS and recruitment tools across the region.The ProfileBachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or a related discipline.5+ years of experience in recruitment operations or talent acquisition within the EMEA region.Strong understanding of regional employment laws and GDPR compliance.Proficiency in ATS platforms and recruitment analytics tools.Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, matrixed environment.Fluency in English (written and spoken) and other language skills are valuable (e.g., Spanish, German).Experience in global or multi‑country recruitment operations.Project management certification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) is a plus.Familiarity with employer branding and candidate experience best practices.EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITYIt is Sun’s policy that applicants for employment are recruited, selected, and hired on the basis of individual merit and ability with respect to the position being filled. Sun prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law.Employment agencies are an important component of our talent acquisition strategy, and we value the partnerships we have built with our preferred vendors. We will not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies for any employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Sun Chemical or directly to hiring managers in any form without a signed contract on file, and search engagement for that position, will be deemed unsolicited in nature, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired as a result of the referral or through other means. Additionally, any resume submitted without a contract in place will be considered property of Sun Chemical and no fees will be paid to the agency if the candidate is hired.Location: Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain#J-18808-Ljbffr