Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition Data, Insights and Controls

The Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition Data, Insights and Controls leads the governance, management, analysis and interpretation of Talent Acquisition data across EMEA. The role establishes trusted data standards, monitors compliance and internal controls, and converts Talent Acquisition data into clear insights that support operational performance, risk management and leadership decision-making. This role is part of the EMEA Talent Acquisition team, reports to the Senior Director, Talent Acquisition EMEA, and forms part of the EMEA Talent Acquisition leadership team. It provides independent oversight of data quality, reporting controls and compliance across centralised and market-based Talent Acquisition activity, while directly managing a co-located team of two to four colleagues based in Cape Town. The role partners with EMEA Talent Acquisition, property teams, Finance, HR Data and Analytics, regional HR teams and Talent Acquisition Enablement. It acts as the subject-matter expert for Talent Acquisition data, reporting definitions, control design and insight generation, helping leaders understand performance, identify risk and take evidence-based action. CANDIDATE PROFILE Education

A university degree or relevant professional qualification in analytics, audit, risk, compliance, finance, HR or a related discipline is preferred , or equivalent work experience.

8+ years of relevant experience in Talent Acquisition analytics, HR data, audit, risk, compliance, internal controls or business intelligence, ideally within a complex multinational organisation. Demonstrated experience managing large data sets, conducting data-quality reviews and translating analysis into business insight. Proven experience directly managing, coaching and developing a co-located team of two to four colleagues. Strong knowledge of audit methodology, control design, compliance monitoring and remediation tracking. Experience with applicant tracking systems, reporting platforms and data-visualisation tools; advanced spreadsheet capability is required. Advanced experience designing and developing dashboards in Power BI is essential. Experience administering and maintaining Tableau dashboards is desirable. Experience working within an RPO, BPO or shared services environment is preferred. Strong understanding of Talent Acquisition metrics, reporting definitions and data governance principles. Proven ability to communicate findings, influence senior stakeholders and drive corrective action in a matrix organisation.

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES Audit

Develop and deliver a risk-based audit plan covering Talent Acquisition data, reporting processes and operational controls. Test data completeness, accuracy, timeliness and consistency across applicant tracking, requisition, candidate and hiring records. Document findings, determine root causes and agree corrective actions with accountable leaders. Track remediation to closure and provide clear reporting on recurring issues, control gaps and residual risk.

Compliance

Define and monitor compliance requirements for Talent Acquisition data, reporting and record management in partnership with Legal, Privacy, HR and Information Security. Maintain data definitions, reporting standards, retention requirements and evidence of compliance across EMEA. Monitor adherence to agreed processes, service levels and approval requirements, escalating material exceptions. Support internal and external reviews by coordinating evidence, responding to findings and strengthening controls.

Internal Controls

Design and maintain a robust internal control framework for Talent Acquisition data capture, validation, reporting and access. Establish control owners, review frequencies, exception thresholds and escalation routes. Implement reconciliations and quality checks across source systems, dashboards and leadership reports. Review controls as systems, processes and