Talent Acquisition Operations Lead

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION
 

Sun Chemical, a member of the DIC Group, is a leading producer of packaging and graphic solutions, color and display technologies, functional products, electronic materials, and products for the automotive and healthcare industries. Together with DIC, Sun Chemical is continuously working to promote and develop sustainable solutions to exceed customer expectations and better the world around us. With combined annual sales of more than $8.5 billion and 22,000+ employees worldwide, the DIC Group companies support a diverse collection of global customers.
 

Sun Chemical Corporation is a subsidiary of Sun Chemical Group Coöperatief U.A., the Netherlands, and is headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey, U.S.A. For more information, please visit our website at www.sunchemical.com or connect with us on LinkedIn or Twitter
 

The Role

The Talent Acquisition Operations Lead – LATAM drives operational excellence across the region’s talent acquisition function. The role ensures consistent, compliant, and efficient recruitment processes while aligning LATAM operations with global TA strategy. Acting as the operational backbone for the region, this leader partners with recruiters, HRBPs, business leaders, and global TA to optimize workflows, enhance data-driven decision-making, and elevate the overall candidate and recruiter experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and standardize recruitment operations across LATAM in alignment with global TA frameworks.
• Optimize processes, workflows, and technology usage, driving automation and efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with local labor laws, internal policies, and audit requirements.
• Monitor and report on KPIs (time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, quality-of-hire) and deliver insights to leadership.
• Partner with HR, Finance, and business leaders on hiring forecasts and resource planning.
• Support recruiters with operational guidance, troubleshooting, and best practices.
• Manage vendor relationships and ensure effective use of ATS and recruitment tools.

The Profile

• Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years in recruitment operations or TA within LATAM.
• Strong command of regional employment laws and recruitment technologies (ATS, analytics).
• Previous operations or industry experience is preferred
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Highly organized, process-driven, and comfortable in fast-paced, matrixed environments.
• Bilingual (English & Spanish), with experience in multinational or multi-country operations.
• Bonus qualities: project management expertise (PMP/PRINCE2), familiarity with employer branding and candidate experience best practices.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
 

It is Sun’s policy that applicants for employment are recruited, selected, and hired on the basis of individual merit and ability with respect to the position being filled. Sun prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law.
 

Employment agencies are an important component of our talent acquisition strategy, and we value the partnerships we have built with our preferred vendors. We will not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies for any employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Sun Chemical or directly to hiring managers in any form without a signed contract on file, and search engagement for that position, will be deemed unsolicited in nature, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired as a result of the referral or through other means. Additionally, any resume submitted without a contract in place will be considered property of Sun Chemical and no fees will be paid to the agency if the candidate is hired.