Pilot Talent Acquisition Lead

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Denmark, +2 more countries.

📋 Description

• Lead and enhance the pilot recruitment function in close partnership with all SAS Air Operator Certificates (AOCs).

• Manage a team of Talent Acquisition professionals.

• Supervise the complete pilot recruitment process from start to finish.

• Foster operational excellence, continuous improvement, and ensure a positive candidate experience.

• Collaborate with business leaders, Pilot Assessors, Planning, Training, and other teams to attract, evaluate, and hire pilots.

• Develop and implement the pilot recruitment strategy across SAS.

• Adjust priorities and resources according to operational and business needs.

• Lead pilot recruitment operational projects, steering committees, and key stakeholder forums.

• Ensure adherence to relevant legislative and regulatory requirements.

• Enhance recruitment processes, systems, and technology platforms, including ATS solutions, reporting, and analytics.

• Set and track KPIs, including conversion rates, candidate experience, and diversity metrics.

• Evaluate recruitment data and market trends to facilitate data-driven decision-making.

• Mentor, develop, and support the Talent Acquisition team.

• Provide guidance to business leaders and stakeholders on pilot recruitment, talent availability, and recruitment strategies.

• Define and implement sourcing, marketing, and talent attraction strategies.

• Enhance the SAS employer brand and create a sustainable pipeline of qualified pilot candidates.

• Promote diversity, equity, and inclusion while integrating SAS iCARE values into the recruitment process.

⛳️ Requirements

• Higher education qualifications.

• Proven experience in leading and developing Talent Acquisition teams.

• Strong background in managing end-to-end recruitment processes in a complex business environment.

• Experience in developing sourcing strategies and building talent pipelines on an international scale.

• Familiarity with applicant tracking systems, preferably SuccessFactors.

• In-depth understanding of talent acquisition best practices, recruitment marketing, and employer branding.

• Experience with recruitment metrics and initiatives driven by data analysis.

• Ability to cultivate strong relationships with senior stakeholders and business leaders.

• Experience in supporting recruitment within operational, regulated, or international contexts is advantageous.

• Certification in Aon assessment tools is a plus.

• Willingness and ability to travel as needed.

• Extensive expertise in Talent Acquisition and talent attraction.

• Strong project management abilities.

• Excellent collaboration and influencing skills.

• Demonstrated leadership capability.

• Strong knowledge of recruitment technology and talent acquisition systems.

• Experience in recruitment analytics, reporting, and performance metrics.

• Comprehensive knowledge of recruitment methods, selection processes, assessments, and interviewing techniques.

• Ability to identify current and future competency needs and translate them into recruitment strategies.

• Proficiency in English, both written and spoken.

🏝️ Benefits

• Possibility to work from home.

• Opportunities for professional development.

• Competitive benefits package.

• Discounted staff travel.

• Collaborative and international work environment.