Talent Acquisition Lead

Avec un héritage unique en dermatologie ainsi que des décennies d'innovation de pointe, Galderma est le leader émergent de sa catégorie dédié entièrement à la dermatologie, présent dans environ 90 pays. Nous proposons un portefeuille innovant, basé sur la science, de marques phares haut de gamme et de services qui couvrent l'ensemble du spectre du marché de la dermatologie en pleine croissance grâce à l'esthétique injectable, les soins dermo-cosmétiques et la dermatologie thérapeutique. Depuis notre création en 1981, nous avons consacré notre attention et notre passion à l'organe le plus grand du corps humain - la peau - en répondant aux besoins individuels des consommateurs et des patients avec des résultats supérieurs, en partenariat avec les professionnels de la santé. Parce que nous savons que notre peau façonne l'histoire de notre vie, nous faisons progresser la dermatologie pour chaque histoire de peau. Nous recherchons des personnes qui se concentrent sur l'obtention de résultats, ont envie d'apprendre et apportent une énergie positive. Ils doivent allier initiative, esprit d'équipe et de collaboration. Avant tout, ils doivent être passionnés par l'accomplissement de quelque chose de significatif pour les consommateurs, les patients et les professionnels de la santé que nous servons chaque jour. Nous visons à responsabiliser chaque employé et à favoriser leur développement personnel tout en veillant à ce que les besoins de l'entreprise soient satisfaits maintenant et à l'avenir. Dans notre entreprise, nous encourageons la diversité et respectons la dignité, la vie privée et les droits personnels de chaque employé. Chez Galderma, nous donnons activement à nos équipes des raisons de croire en notre ambition affirmée de devenir la première entreprise de dermatologie au monde. Avec nous, vous avez l'opportunité exceptionnelle d'acquérir de nouvelles expériences professionnelles enrichissantes et de créer un impact direct et sans précédent.

Job Title: Talent Acquisition Lead – BDU Site

Location: Baie D’Urfé, Canada

Reports to: Global Talent Acquisition Lead - Manufacturing & Operations , Dotted line Site HR Lead BDU

Work Model: On-site

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Site Talent Acquisition Manager to lead and deliver end-to-end recruitment for our manufacturing site in Baie D’Urfé. This role is critical to ensuring we attract, hire, and retain high-quality talent across production, engineering, quality, supply chain, R&D and site support functions. You will act as a trusted partner to site leadership, owning the local talent acquisition strategy & Recruitment Operations while aligning with regional and global TA frameworks. This is a hands-on leadership role combining strategic workforce planning, stakeholder management, and operational recruitment delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Talent Acquisition Strategy & Leadership

• Develop and execute a site-specific talent acquisition strategy aligned with business goals and workforce planning.
• Serve as the primary TA partner to Site Leadership and HR, advising on hiring strategies, market trends, and talent risks.
• Lead, coach, and develop a small on-site recruitment team

End-to-End Recruitment & Temporary Workforce Program Management

• Oversee full-cycle recruitment for manufacturing, engineering, technical, quality, and professional roles but also for contingent roles (Temporary workers)
• Ensure efficient, compliant, and candidate-centric hiring processes from requisition to onboarding.
• Manage high-volume recruitment needs while maintaining quality and time-to-hire targets.

Stakeholder & Hiring Manager Partnership

• Build strong relationships with hiring managers, providing guidance on role definition, selection, and interviewing best practices.
• Challenge and influence stakeholders when needed to ensure effective and inclusive hiring decisions.

Employer Branding & Talent Pipelines

• Strengthen the employer brand locally in locally
• Build sustainable talent pipelines through proactive sourcing, university partnerships, vocational schools, and local networks.
• Represent the company at career fairs, networking events, and local talent initiatives.

Compliance, Process & Data

• Ensure all recruitment activities comply with local labor law, GDPR, and internal policies.
• Track and analyze recruitment metrics (e.g. time-to-hire, quality of hire, diversity indicators) and drive continuous improvement.
• Contribute to regional or global TA projects, process optimization, and system enhancements.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Master’s degree in Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Experience in Talent Acquisition, with significant experience in manufacturing, industrial, or life science environments.
• Proven experience managing site-based or high-volume recruitment.
• Strong knowledge of the local labor market and employment legislation. Experience partnering closely with senior leaders and operational managers. Fluency in French and English, written and spoken.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous people & site leadership experience is preferred Experience working in a matrixed, international organization. Familiarity with ATS systems and data-driven recruitment methods (workday)

Key Competencies

• Strategic and hands-on mindset
• Strong stakeholder influence and communication skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, operational environment
• Structured, data-driven, and quality-focused
• Passion for candidate experience and employer branding

What We Offer

• A key leadership role at a critical manufacturing site
• Opportunity to shape and influence site-level talent strategy
• Collaborative, purpose-driven work environment
• Competitive compensation and benefits package

Galderma is the emerging pure-play dermatology category leader, present in approximately 90 countries. We deliver an innovative, science-based portfolio of premium flagship brands and services. Since our foundation in 1981, we have dedicated our focus and passion to the human body's largest organ - the skin - meeting individual consumer and patient needs with superior outcomes in partnership with healthcare professionals. Because we understand that the skin we are in shapes our lives, we are advancing dermatology for every skin story. For more information go to