Job Description Safran is embarking on a major transformation of its recruitment function by centralising all talent acquisition activities across its US sites into a single, dynamic Talent Acquisition Hub. This new structure is designed to streamline processes, foster best practices, and ensure a consistent, high-quality candidate experience throughout the organisation. Ready to make a real impact? The Talent Acquisition Hub Manager is responsible for driving Safran US's recruitment strategy, managing a centralized Talent Acquisition Hub recruiting over 500 roles per year, and ensuring excellence in hiring, employer branding, and early careers engagement. This role combines strategic leadership with operational delivery, fostering innovation and collaboration across all US sites as well as with the other hubs. As one of the first hubs to be created in the group, you will be a key ambassador of this new setup within Safran. What You'll Do

• Be the representative of the US TA Hub at group level and work with your equivalents in other countries to share best practices.
• Design and implement a comprehensive recruitment strategy (including digital) aligned with business objectives, bringing expertise and vision to talent sourcing and selection.
• Drive a talent pooling approach as part of best practices
• Lead and support a team of 10 to 15 recruiters (Safran & RPO) as a start, driving performance, quality, and diversity in hiring.
• Develop and implement an agile resourcing strategy to scale the Talent Acquisition Hub up or down efficiently in response to changing business needs.
• Ensure full compliance with Group standards and processes.
• Oversee end-to-end recruitment activities—from sourcing and assessment to onboarding—while meeting SLA targets and leveraging key metrics for continuous improvement.
• Deliver recruitment through an exceptional candidate experience with clear communication, timely feedback, and a positive recruitment journey.
• Build strong partnerships with hiring managers, business leaders, and HR teams, providing strategic guidance and market insights.
• Drive the upskilling of managers on recruitment best practice, through training and regular monitoring
• Support campus and early careers programs (apprenticeships, internships), including school and university partnerships, and support internal and international mobility.
• Drive employer branding initiatives in collaboration with Communications, enhancing Safran's visibility and attractiveness in the talent market.
• Monitor recruitment KPIs and present regular reports to senior leadership, provide analytics and market insight and identifying opportunities for improvement
• Champion diversity and inclusion across all talent acquisition activities.
• Represent Safran across the US at key events, forums, conferences, and career fairs to strengthen talent pipelines.
• Manage 3rd party relationships (headhunters, RPOs)
• Regular travel between the Safran sites in the US an Job Requirements What You'll Bring You are a forward-thinking talent acquisition leader who thrives on challenge and innovation and wants to be an active driver of Safran's new approach to Talent Acquisition.

Passionate about building high-performing teams, you excel in dynamic, fast-paced environments and deliver results through creativity and collaboration. Core Expertise

• Demonstrated success in leading recruitment teams and driving large-scale hiring initiatives.
• Deep understanding of employer branding and campus recruitment strategies.
• Ability to optimise recruitment processes through data-driven insights and innovative solutions.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills across various levels of the organisation.
• Experience with early careers programs and partnerships with educational institutions.
• Knowledge of aerospace, engineering, or industrial sectors (preferred).
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities seamlessly. Key Strengths
• Inspirational Leadership
• You energize teams and foster a culture of collaboration.
• Influence and Impact
• Skilled at building trust and communicating effectively across all levels.
• Industry Acumen
• Your sector knowledge enables you to connect recruitment strategies to business needs.
• Innovation Mindset
• You embrace new approaches and leverage analytics for smarter decisions.
• Agility and Negotiation
• Quick-thinking, detail-oriented, and confident in closing complex deals. Added Value
• 10+ years of experience and a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience/education
• Experience in international hiring, mobility, and understanding of visa processes.
• Familiarity with apprenticeship and graduate programs.
• Proven success in global, high-pressure environments. But what else? (advantages, specific features, etc.) Your Approach
• Self-motivated, enthusiastic, and a true team player.
• Customer-focused, with the ability to influence and build lasting relationships.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, managing priorities with ease. Reporting & Structure Reporting lines:
• Administrative reporting to Safran

US HR DIRECTOR

• Functional and operational reporting to Group Director

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Talent Acquisition team (6-12 members) The job will be based in Irving (Texas) Why Join Safran? You will be at the heart of recruitment transformation, with a direct impact on the group's growth and innovation. This role offers autonomy, stimulating challenges, and the opportunity to contribute to the employer brand of a global leader in aerospace. Equal Opportunity Safran is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and make employment decisions based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. Company Information Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the fields of aerospace (propulsion, equipment and interiors), space and defense. Its mission is to contribute sustainably to a safer world, where air transport becomes ever more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Present on every continent, the Group employs 110,000 people and generated €31.3 billion in revenue in 2025. Safran holds, either independently or through partnerships, leading global or European positions in its markets. Safran was ranked second in the Aerospace & Defense sector in TIME magazine's ""World's Best Companies 2025"" ranking. Locate your future workplace 2201 W. Royal Lane Irving, TX 75063 Irving Texas United States Copy Address