Global Director, Talent Acquisition

Pizza Hut is seeking an experienced and strategic Director, Global Talent Acquisition & Strategy to lead our global Talent Acquisition function from our Global Headquarters in Plano, Texas. This role is a unique opportunity to build the future of Talent Acquisition at Pizza Hut. The Director will lead the transformation of the function by developing enterprise talent strategies, implementing a new Applicant Tracking System (ATS), establishing scalable recruiting processes and new ways of working, and creating a best-in-class candidate and hiring leader experience. • Lead and develop a high-performing global Talent Acquisition team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement. • Develop and execute Pizza Hut's global Talent Acquisition strategy, aligning hiring priorities with long-term business objectives and workforce planning. • Lead executive and critical leadership searches while ensuring an exceptional experience for candidates and hiring leaders. • Oversee recruiting across corporate functions and global markets, ensuring consistent, high-quality hiring practices. • Design, implement, and optimize a new Applicant Tracking System (ATS), driving adoption across recruiters, hiring managers, and HR partners. • Establish scalable recruiting processes, governance, and new ways of working that improve efficiency, consistency, and the overall hiring experience. • Build proactive talent pipelines for executive and critical business roles using market intelligence, workforce planning, and innovative sourcing strategies. • Lead employer branding initiatives that strengthen Pizza Hut's position as an employer of choice globally. • Develop recruiting metrics, dashboards, and reporting to drive data-informed decisions and continuous improvement. • Manage relationships with executive search firms, recruiting vendors, and external partners. • Ensure compliance with applicable employment laws and recruiting practices across global markets. • Champion inclusive hiring practices and diverse talent pipelines across all levels of the organization. • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Organizational Development, or a related field preferred. • 12+ years of progressive Talent Acquisition experience, including 5+ years leading recruiting teams within a complex, global organization. • Demonstrated experience leading Talent Acquisition strategy for a multinational organization. • Significant experience recruiting executive and senior leadership talent across multiple business functions and geographies. • Proven success building, coaching, and developing high-performing recruiting teams. • Experience leading Talent Acquisition transformation initiatives, including implementation or optimization of an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and redesigning recruiting processes. • Strong executive presence with the ability to influence senior leaders and serve as a trusted advisor. • Experience building enterprise talent strategies aligned with business growth and organizational priorities. • Strong understanding of global recruiting practices, workforce planning, employer branding, and modern sourcing strategies. • Demonstrated ability to lead organizational change and successfully implement new operating models and ways of working. • Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and collaboration skills with the ability to navigate a fast-paced, evolving environment. • Experience within a global consumer, retail, hospitality, restaurant, or franchise organization. • Experience supporting mergers, acquisitions, carve-outs, or large-scale organizational transformation. • Experience partnering with retained executive search firms and managing external recruiting vendors. • Familiarity with modern recruiting technology, AI-enabled sourcing tools, talent intelligence platforms, and recruitment marketing solutions.