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Are you passionate about shaping the future of work and empowering the next generation of professionals? At Optum, we’re looking for a visionary Early Careers EMEA Lead to drive our early talent strategy across Ireland and emerging EMEA markets.
This is more than a recruitment role—it’s a chance to build something meaningful, influence global strategy, and leave a lasting legacy in the careers of early talent.
Be the architect of tomorrow’s talent!
Primary Responsibilities
As the Early Careers EMEA Lead, you’ll be at the forefront of our mission to attract, develop, and retain top early career talent.
Your role will include:
- Strategic Leadership: Design and execute a comprehensive early careers strategy across EMEA, aligned with global goals and local market needs.
- Campus Engagement: Build strong relationships with universities—especially in Ireland—to elevate Optum’s brand and attract top talent.
- Candidate Experience: Deliver a standout, personalized experience from first contact through onboarding.
- Collaboration & Influence: Partner with global teams, senior leaders, and business stakeholders to align hiring needs and drive program success.
- Program Development: Standardize recruitment processes, support signature events, and scale our early careers model across the region.
- Data-Driven Impact: Establish KPIs, monitor performance, and continuously improve our approach based on insights and trends.
- Cultural Awareness: Ensure our programs reflect local laws, customs, and cultural nuances across EMEA.
Required Qualifications
We’re seeking a strategic, collaborative, and globally minded professional who thrives in dynamic environments.
You’ll bring:
- A bachelor’s or postgraduate degree in any discipline.
- Significant experience in talent acquisition across EMEA, ideally in tech or pharma.
- Proven success in building early careers strategies or resource development programs.
- Strong relationship-building skills with internal and external stakeholders.
- Excellent communication and influencing skills, especially with senior leaders.
- Agility and adaptability in fast-paced, complex environments.
- Based in Dublin, Ireland, with a hybrid work model (3–4 days in-office).
- Willingness to travel across EMEA.
- Comfort working in a global matrixed organisation.
Why Join Us?
At Optum, you’ll be part of a global team that’s transforming healthcare and creating opportunities for people to thrive. You’ll have the autonomy to innovate, the support to grow, and the platform to make a real difference.
Join us in building the future—one career at a time.
