Lead TA Partner, Americas

Job Description

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 Role

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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

• Research, design, and implement tailored recruitment strategies for newly assigned requisitions.

• Champion a continuous improvement mindset by leveraging metrics, feedback, and best practices to evolve hiring strategies and optimize processes.

Qualifications

Required Experience

• 10+ years of recruiting experience.

• Experience recruiting across a range of disciplines and levels

• Proven ability to act as a trusted advisor, influencing and partnering with leaders at all levels, including executives, through strong consultative communication.

• Demonstrated experience working cross collaboratively with and ownership mentality

• Excellent sourcing, networking, and market research skills.

• Strong data-driven decision-making skills with experience analyzing trends and refining recruiting strategies.

• Proficiency with applicant tracking systems and AI-driven technology

• Nice to have: experience in life sciences, diagnostics, analytical instrumentation, medical technology or another regulated, science-driven industry.

Skills & Competencies

• Provides effective, practical advice to hiring managers, HR business partners, candidates, and other stakeholders involved in collective recruiting efforts

• Action-oriented, with proven ability to lead key initiatives, motivate teams and drive decisions to closure.

• Exceptional communicator who distills complex analysis into decision-ready recommendations.

• Sound judgment, discretion and uncompromising integrity with confidential matters.

Education

• Required: Bachelor’s degree

Location Remote US Based Role

Additional Details

This job has a full time weekly schedule. It includes the option to work remotely. Applications for this job will be accepted until at least September 25, 2026 or until the job is no longer posted.

The full-time equivalent pay range for this position is $114,080.00 - $213,900.00/yr plus eligibility for bonus, stock and benefits. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. During the hiring process, a recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for a preferred location. Pay and benefit information by country are available at: https://careers.agilent.com/locations

Agilent Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity and merit-based employer that values individuals of all backgrounds at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, religion or religious creed, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, local law, ordinance, or regulation and will not be discriminated against on these bases. Agilent Technologies, Inc., is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive in the workplace where everyone is welcome, and strives to support candidates with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance with any part of the application or interview process or have questions about workplace accessibility, please email job_posting@agilent.com or contact +1-262-754-5030. For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please visit www.agilent.com/en/accessibility.

Travel Required:

Occasional

Shift:

Day

Duration:

No End Date

Job Function:

HR