Mondelez Supply Chain Talent Acquisition Team Lead, Mondelēz International

12 Month Fixed-Term Contract

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Senior and Expert level

Birmingham

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Multinational confectionery, food & beverages

Open for applications

Multinational confectionery, food & beverages

1001+ employees

B2CRetailFoodManufacturing

Open for applications

Salary not provided

Senior and Expert level

Birmingham

More information about location

1001+ employees

B2CRetailFoodManufacturing

Company mission

To empower people to snack right.

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Who you are

This role demands a leader who inspires, develops, and empowers others to deliver exceptional results
A passionate people leader —about coaching, mentoring, and developing others
Exceptional relationship management skills with a client-centric mindset
Ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels, from hiring managers to senior functional leaders
Resilient, adaptable, and comfortable leading through ambiguity and change
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to turn data into insight and insight into action
Experience managing performance through SLAs, KPIs, and metrics-driven frameworks
Excellent process management capability — able to design, implement, and optimise end-to-end workflows
Proficiency with TA technology (ATS, CRM, case management tools, reporting/analytics platforms)
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills — able to articulate complex ideas clearly and persuasively to diverse audiences
Confident presenting to senior leadership and facilitating workshops or training sessions

What the job involves

As a Talent Acquisition Team Lead for our Manufacturing and Supply Chain function, you will hold a visible, high-impact leadership role at the heart of our regional talent strategy
This is a strategic leadership role that blends people leadership, business partnering, and project management to maximise how we attract, engage, and hire world-class talent, with an engaged and motivated high performing team
You will serve as a strategic partner to senior stakeholders, embedding TA deeply into business decision-making
Functional business partner as a visible and trusted talent advisor to key leaders (PL and Functional leads) — understand their strategic workforce priorities, anticipate hiring needs, and co-create talent strategies that directly support business objectives. Use data to shape the agenda – sharing external insights to support strategy. Being the advocate and escalation point for business feedback
Talent pipelining and planning — be a lead in the maintenance of our functional pipelines, ensuring that our pipelines are aligned to business requirement and are delivered on plan
Reporting – build, generate and maintain reporting on a weekly, monthly and quarterly basis
Drive hiring manager capability —equip leaders with the tools, training, and confidence to be effective partners in the recruitment process (interviewing skills, candidate experience, inclusive hiring practices). Leading the Licence to Recruit training to our leaders and hiring teams
Manage expectations proactively — provide regular, transparent updates on recruitment activity, pipeline health, and market conditions, ensuring stakeholders are informed and confident in the TA function's delivery
Build and lead a high-performing team — set a compelling vision for the team, foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement, and create an environment where people thrive
Coach, mentor, and develop direct reports through regular feedback, development planning, and career conversations — unlocking individual potential and building future TA leaders
Drive performance excellence — set clear expectations, monitor individual and team performance against KPIs and SLAs, and take decisive action to address gaps and recognise high performance
Lead through change — act as a visible champion of transformation, guiding your team through new ways of working with empathy, resilience, and a growth mindset
Model leadership behaviours — demonstrate integrity, inclusivity, and a passion for talent that sets the tone for the wider TA community
Cultivate team engagement — proactively manage team wellbeing, motivation, and morale, ensuring sustained high performance in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
Talent management — identify, attract, and retain top talent within your own team, building a robust succession pipeline
Be an active member of the E-Talt community. Lead, participate and drive delivery on projects on a local, global and regional basis
Represent the UK&I TA Team as a visible and vocal representative of the Team – sharing updates and initiatives to a wider audience in People and TA forums
This position is a key leader within the UK&I TA Team
The successful candidate will lead the MSC Hiring Team - Business Partnering the function

Our take

Mondelēz International is one of the biggest names in global snacking, with a presence in over 150 countries. The company is behind some of the world's most loved treats, such as Oreos, Cadbury Dairy Milk, Toblerone and Sour Patch Kids.

It's all about creating delicious products that millions of people enjoy every day, and the company combines iconic brands with deep consumer insights to stay ahead of changing tastes. Because of this, its work doesn't just stop at snacks; it invests in innovation, research, and sustainability to keep improving and growing.

In 2025, the company opened a Consumer Research Centre in Bournville, complete with high-tech kitchens and over 50 expert chocolate tasters. At the same time, it's also beginning to phase out synthetic food dyes across its candies, responding to consumer demand for more natural ingredients. It's a smart step in the right direction and one that shows Mondelēz isn't just keeping up, but shaping the future of snacking.