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Director, Head of Talent Acquisition (Europe)

at Discover Financial Services

📍 2 Locations Hybrid Posted April 02, 2026
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Position Details

Type Full-Time
Experience lead
Exp. Years Not specified
Education Not specified
Category Human Resources & Recruiting

About this role

Director-level TA leader responsible for end-to-end talent acquisition strategy across Europe, with focus on UK Card, Velocity Black, and Global Payments units. Drives workforce planning, sourcing, and governance in a regulated financial services environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Strategic talent acquisition partnership with UK leadership and TA/HR partners
  • End-to-end TA lifecycle ownership for UK business segments
  • Lead workforce planning and talent pipelines for critical UK roles
  • Oversee TA metrics, governance, and compliance with regulatory requirements
  • Collaborate with HR Shared Services and policy/standards development

Technical Overview

TA governance and strategy with data-driven measurement; collaboration with HRBPs and Shared Services; regulatory compliance across UK/Europe.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a senior TA leader with international regulatory expertise and strong data-driven influence, capable of shaping TA strategy for Europe/UK in a regulated financial services environment.

Must-Have Skills

Senior Talent Acquisition LeadershipInternational Regulatory ExpertiseData-Driven InfluenceFunctional MasteryCommercial Acumen

Required Skills

Senior Talent Acquisition LeadershipFunctional Mastery & Commercial AcumenEnterprise NavigationInternational Regulatory ExpertiseData-Driven InfluenceTalent AnalyticsWorkforce PlanningSourcingEmployer BrandingCompliance

Soft Skills

LeadershipStrategic thinkingStakeholder managementRegulatory complianceCommunicationChange managementPeople managementTalent developmentData-driven decision making

Industry & Role

Industry Fintech
Job Function Lead Europe TA strategy and operations for a regulated financial services organization
Role Subtype lead

Keywords for Your Resume

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Deal Breakers

Must have Head/Director level TA experience in international/regulated industry, Based in Nottingham or London (not open to fully remote), Experience in UK/EU employment law/regulatory compliance

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