Lead TA Partner, Americas

Lead Talent Acquisition Partner, Americas Reports to the Head of Americas, Talent Acquisition About Agilent As a global leader in laboratory and clinical technologies, we are passionate about bringing great science to life. Our commitment to quality and innovation supports cutting-edge life science research, patient diagnostics, and ensures the safety of water, food, and pharmaceuticals. As scientists and clinicians pursue small, everyday advances and life-changing discoveries, we provide trusted answers to their most critical questions and challenges. Leveraging more than 50 years of expertise, we create advanced instruments, software, and consumables supported by teams of highly skilled and knowledgeable people. With 18,000 employees around the world, our global reach and comprehensive solutions provide the most reliable and accurate results, as well as optimal scientific, economic, and operational outcomes. We work collaboratively with our customers on their journey to make a real difference in human lives. Our culture is founded on trust, respect, and uncompromising integrity, and we pride ourselves on being a dynamic and inclusive workplace that celebrates diversity and fosters innovation. We can’t wait for you to join us as we continue our mission to improve the world around us. Information about Agilent is available at Agilent.com.

The Lead Talent Acquisition Partner, Americas plays a pivotal role in shaping the organization's future by identifying, attracting, and hiring top talent. This individual will partner closely with hiring managers and HR leaders across the organization to understand business objectives and develop recruitment strategies that align with the company's mission and strategic priorities. As Lead Talent Acquisition Partner, Americas, this leader will serve as the Americas TA point of contact for one of our functions/businesses: Commercial, Operations, Enabling Functions, Technology, or Business Groups. This individual will partner closely with the aligned HRBP and hiring managers to conduct req activity oversight, execution of select reqs as part of a pod structure of TA delivery, and demonstrate active communication, reporting, and cross collaboration to achieve candidate, hiring manager, and stakeholder experience excellence. As a trusted advisor, the Lead Talent Acquisition Partner, Americas will bring forward an ownership mentality, strategic insights, process excellence, and TA Advisory orientation as a business partner – demonstrating depth of knowledge of a customer base, talent market, and insights related to the respective business or function. The Lead Talent Acquisition Partner will executive full-cycle recruitments, from sourcing and screening candidates to extending offers and ensuring a best-in class candidate experience. As part of a team/pod, the Lead Talent Acquisition Partner will work to develop robust talent pipelines and leverage data-driven insights to optimize hiring outcomes. This is an opportunity to make a significant impact and join a TA team and organization at a time of transformation and growth.

Deliver end-to-end recruitment services while managing key hiring metrics. Build and maintain strong consultative partnerships with hiring managers, HR partners, and business stakeholders. Stay informed on business trends, labor market insights, and competitive talent intelligence. Share market and candidate insights to influence hiring strategies through data and storytelling. Develop and maintain a strong network of candidates and referral sources across corporate and operations talent pools. Utilize technology and AI-enabled tools to efficiently identify, engage, and assess talent. Collaborate with the broader Americas TA and Global TA teams to design and execute recruitment strategies aligned with business priorities. Partner with peers to ensure consistent, compliant, and scalable hiring practices across the organization.