Talent Acquisition Leader - Talent Attraction & Engagement

Introduction to the jobThe US Talent Acquisition Attraction & Engagement leader will lead the distributed Talent Engagement (TE)- Center of Excellence (CoE), acting as the local authority on Brand, Sourcing, and Talent Engagement. This role bridges global Talent Acquisition strategy and local market execution, translating US Head of HR, TA and global frameworks into market-relevant solutions and ensuring strong local talent pipelines, employer brand positioning, and candidate engagement strategies. The position will be responsible for balancing and allocating ASML TA resources along with internal/external partnerships to ensure fit-for-purpose solutions for all TE related strategic objectives. The role will drive both internal and external talent engagement and candidate channel management strategies in alignment with US Head of HR, US Head of TA and ASML People Strategy visions.Roles & ResponsibilitiesLocal Talent Strategy & Market TranslationTranslate Global Talent Engagement and sourcing strategies and initiatives into US-specific talent strategies and workforce scenarios.Provide local talent risk insights, labor market intelligence, and scenario planning input.Act as voice of the US market in global CoE discussions and strategy shaping.Pipeline Sourcing & Candidate Relationship ManagementDefine and develop local sourcing strategy, target groups, and talent mapping.Build and optimize local talent pipelines and sourcing plans.Develop and drive candidate engagement strategies tailored to US market dynamics.Ensure alignment between pipeline strategy and business demand planning.Talent Engagement & Early Career ProgramsDesign and deploy local talent programs, including early career initiatives.Build local talent communities and engagement programs.Manage stakeholder alignment to secure business ownership and participation.Adapt global frameworks to local early career landscape and market conditions.University Relations (US Market)Lead US university engagement strategy and partnerships.Build and maintain local academic partnerships and ecosystems.Manage events, programs, and engagement with target universities and talent networks.Provide local higher education insights and trends to global teams.Talent MarketingOwn local Talent Marketing strategy for the US.Guide content creation and campaign execution by communications teams.Ensure strong market positioning and candidate attraction in key talent segments.Stakeholder & Organizational LeadershipAct as strategic partner to TA leadership, HR, and business stakeholders in the US.Lead a cross-functional distributed CoE team across talent marketing, sourcing, and engagement.Drive alignment between global, regional, and local stakeholders.Ensure execution excellence while contributing to global change initiatives.Leadership CompetenciesBuild and lead a high-performing US Talent Engagement team.Ensure local execution excellence across brand, sourcing, and engagement.Drive continuous feedback loop to global CoE.Embed global standards while enabling local differentiation.Allocate work responsibilities to fit-for-purpose internal TA and partnership.Success MeasuresStrength of US talent pipelines in critical skill areas.Effectiveness of recruitment marketing campaigns.Quality and scale of university partnerships and early career intake.Stakeholder satisfaction (HR, business, global TA).Contribution to global strategy refinement from US insights.Education & ExperienceBachelor's degree of higher in Human Resources, Business administration or relevant work experience.10-15 years of experience in Talent Acquisition, Talent Engagement, or HR related roles.Experience working in complex stakeholder environments within large organizations.Demonstrated experience in developing and leading programs, projects, or initiatives.Experience in workforce planning, talent strategy, or talent engagement preferred.Effectiveness of recruitment marketing campaignsBehavioral Technical (Distributed COE Focus)Labor market insightsLocal university landscapeHow to build PartnershipsProgram developmentLocal talent mappingSourcing strategyTarget group definitionEarly career ecosystemTalent community buildingBehavioral Strong analytical capability (talent data, market insights, scenario thinking)Stakeholder management & influencing across business and HRStrategic translation capability (global local)Relationship building (universities, partners, stakeholders)Program and project leadershipStrong market orientation and external perspectiveAbility to balance strategy and executionPositioning SummaryReports to: US TA leadershipScope: United StatesType: Distributed CoE leadership role (focus on change + local adaptation)The current base annual salary range for this role is currently:$140,625-210,938Pay scales are determined by role, level, location and alignment with market data. Individual pay is determined through interviews and an assessment of several factors that that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to job-related skills, relevant education and experience, certifications, abilities of the candidate and pay relative to other team members.The Company offers employees and their families, medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are able to participate in the Company’s 401k plan. Employees will also receive eight (8) hours of vacation leave every month and (13) paid holidays throughout the calendar year. For more information, please contact the Recruiter or click on this link Compensation & Benefits in the US.All new ASML jobs have a minimum application deadline of 10 days.Inclusion and diversityASML is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We recognize that inclusion and diversity is a driving force in the success of our company.Need to know more about applying for a job at ASML? Read our frequently asked questions.Request an AccommodationASML provides reasonable accommodations to applicants for ASML employment and ASML employees with disabilities. An accommodation is a change in work rules, facilities, or conditions which enable an individual with a disability to apply for a job, perform the essential functions of a job, and/or enjoy equal access to the benefits and privileges of employment. If you are in need of an accommodation to complete an application, participate in an interview, or otherwise participate in the employee pre-selection process, please send an email to View email address on click.appcast.io to initiate the company’s reasonable accommodation process.Please note: This email address is solely intended to provide a method for applicants to initiate ASML’s process to request accommodation(s). Any recruitment questions should be directed to the designated Talent Acquisition member for the position.SummaryLocation: San Diego, CA, USAType: Full time