Talent Attraction Lead - EMEA & APAC

Greif offers a great working environment and the opportunity to make an immediate impact at a company where your ideas are always welcome.

Job Requisition #:
031765 Talent Attraction Lead - EMEA & APAC (Open)

Job Description:

We are seeking a strategic, hands-on Talent Attraction Lead to be based in our Budapest, Hungary office, with the potential for hybrid flexibility.

This leader will be responsible for driving end-to-end recruiting delivery and operational excellence across both Professional and Production hiring throughout EMEA and APAC.This is a player-coach role—you will lead and inspire a team of recruiters while also managing a select requisition load to stay connected to the day-to-day recruiting operation.

This role combines regional leadership, operational execution, data analytics, and strong business partnership.

You will be accountable for regional strategy, process optimization, and the development of effective sourcing methods tailored to the complexities of diverse markets.

Success in this role requires a strong understanding of country-specific legislation, labor laws, compliance requirements, and cultural nuances across EMEA & APAC.

You’ll also need to bring a deep knowledge of technology enablement, including AI, automation, and analytics that scale and modernize our recruiting efforts.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Coaching



* Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing Talent Attraction team across EMEA & APAC.


* Act as a player-coach by carrying a small but critical requisition load.


* Build a culture of accountability, continuous learning, and performance.

Regional Recruiting Strategy & Delivery



* Develop and execute regional recruiting strategies that support both Professional and Production hiring needs.


* Expand and optimize Production recruiting support across EMEA & APAC.


* Partner with HR and business leaders to assess needs and align recruiting delivery.

Process Improvement & Tech Enablement



* Drive tech enablement across the recruiting lifecycle using AI, automation, and sourcing tools.


* Lead business process improvement initiatives to drive standardization and scalability.


* Ensure consistent use of the ATS (Workday preferred) and other platforms.

Market Expertise & Compliance



* Serve as an internal expert on legislation, compliance, and labor market trends in EMEA & APAC.


* Guide the team on legal and cultural nuances across multiple hiring regions.

Sourcing Strategy & Candidate Experience



* Develop and execute localized sourcing strategies tailored to multilingual and multicultural markets.


* Build talent pipelines through partnerships with technical schools and networks.


* Ensure a strong and consistent candidate experience aligned with our values and employer brand.

Data & Insights



* Use analytics to monitor recruiting performance, hiring velocity, and capacity.


* Provide regular reporting ...