Head of Americas Talent Acquisition

Job DescriptionAbout AgilentAgilent Technologies is a global leader in life sciences, diagnostics, and applied chemical markets, delivering instruments, software, services, and consumables that advance the quality of life. Our solutions help scientists and clinicians answer some of the world's most important questions — from developing new therapeutics and advancing cancer diagnostics to ensuring the safety of food, water, and the environment. Headquartered in Santa Clara, California, Agilent employs approximately 18,000 people worldwide serving laboratories across pharma, biotech, clinical, chemical, environmental, food, academic, and government markets.The RoleAgilent Global TA is conducting a search for a Head of Americas Talent Acquisition to lead hiring strategy and execution across the Americas. As a member of the Talent Acquisition Leadership Team (TALT) this leader will own the full recruiting engine for the Americas region — leading a team of Lead TA Partners, Senior TA Partners, and TA Partners - collaborating with senior business and functional leaders on workforce planning, and building the processes, tools, and employer brand that allow Agilent to attract exceptional scientific, engineering, commercial, and operations talent. The talent we hire directly shapes our ability to innovate for the lab of the future — this is a high-visibility leadership role at the heart of that mission.What You'll DoLeadership & StrategyOwn the Americas talent acquisition strategy, translating business goals and headcount plans into an executable hiring roadmap across R&D, manufacturing, field service, commercial, and corporate functionsLead, coach, and develop a team of Lead/Senior/TA Partners; set clear goals, develop talent, and build a high-performance, inclusive team culture aligned with the One Agilent values of integrity, respect, teamwork, and accountabilityServe as a trusted advisor to executives and hiring leaders on org design, market intelligence, compensation trends, and the availability of specialized talent — from analytical chemists and molecular biologists to software engineers and field service professionalsPartner with Finance and HR leadership on annual and quarterly workforce planning, capacity modeling, and hiring prioritizationExecution & OperationsDrive predictable delivery against hiring targets across high-volume, niche scientific/technical, and executive searches; personally lead select senior searchesBuild and continuously improve recruiting processes, interviewer training, and candidate experience from first touch to signed offerDefine and report on TA metrics (time-to-fill, pipeline conversion, offer-accept rate, quality of hire, cost per hire, source effectiveness) and use data to drive decisionsOwn the regional TA tech stack (ATS, sourcing and scheduling tools, AI-enabled recruiting tools) and vendor/agency relationships and budgetsBuild talent pipelines for hard-to-fill scientific and engineering disciplines through university partnerships, early-career programs, industry associations, and scientific communitiesQualificationsWhat You'll Bring10+ years of talent acquisition experience, including 4+ years leading and scaling recruiting teams, ideally across multiple countries in the AmericasA track record of delivering both volume and senior-level hiring in the life sciences, diagnostics, biotech, MedTech, scientific instrumentation, or technology sectorsExperience recruiting specialized STEM talent — scientists, engineers, and technical field/service roles — and understanding of what motivates these candidate populationsExperience partnering directly with C-level and VP stakeholders on workforce planning and org design in a global, matrixed organizationStrong analytical and business/candidate advisory fluency: you run TA as “business” and “product” with dashboards, forecasts, and capacity models — not just requisitions – optimizing for TA efficiency and thoughtful designDeep knowledge of sourcing strategies, employer branding, structured interviewing, and modern recruiting toolsWorking knowledge of US employment and hiring compliance, including experience in a regulated and/or federal contractor environment; familiarity with Canadian and Latin American hiring practices strongly preferredExceptional communication and influencing skills; able to set direction, gain buy-in, and hold a high bar with senior leadersNice to HaveExperience supporting hiring for Tech + Product + AI talent pillars in addition to Manufacturing, R&D, Commercial, and G&A functionsExperience scaling hiring in key Americas markets outside the US (e.g., Mexico, Brazil, Canada)Experience with TA Advisor models and behaviorsExperience implementing or migrating an ATS and building TA analytics from the ground upAdditional DetailsThis job has a full time weekly schedule. It includes the option to work remotely. Applications for this job will be accepted until at least September 18, 2026 or until the job is no longer posted.The full-time equivalent pay range for this position is $181,200.00 - $339,750.00/yr plus eligibility for bonus, stock and benefits. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. During the hiring process, a recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for a preferred location. Pay and benefit information by country are available at: Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity and merit-based employer that values individuals of all backgrounds at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, religion or religious creed, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, local law, ordinance, or regulation and will not be discriminated against on these bases. Agilent Technologies, Inc., is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive in the workplace where everyone is welcome, and strives to support candidates with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance with any part of the application or interview process or have questions about workplace accessibility, please email View email address on click.appcast.io or contact View phone number on click.appcast.io. For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please visit Required: OccasionalShift: DayDuration: No End DateJob Function: HRSummaryLocation: US-CA-Santa Clara; Option to Work Remote in United StatesType: Full time