The Group Manager, Talent Acquisition plays a critical role in driving Endeavour Mining’s global recruitment strategy, ensuring the attraction, development, and retention of top talent to meet the company’s long-term operational and business objectives. This role is responsible for leading and executing talent acquisition initiatives across multiple regions, with a strong focus on the complex talent needs in West Africa. The position involves collaborating closely with senior leadership and HR teams to design proactive workforce planning strategies, implement diversity and inclusion initiatives, and maintain high recruitment standards aligned with company values and local regulations. Additionally, the Group Manager ensures the continuous development of the recruitment team, fosters strong external partnerships, and utilizes data-driven insights to optimize recruitment performance. The role is also pivotal in promoting Endeavour Mining’s employer brand, ensuring a seamless candidate experience, and driving strategic workforce planning that supports the company’s growth and commitment to sustainable, diverse, and inclusive hiring practices. The Manager Talent Acquisition will report directly to the Vice President Talent Acquisition & Development.
The company – about Endeavour
Endeavour is a leading global gold producer and the largest in West Africa with two mines in Côte d’Ivoire (Ity and Lafigué), two mines in Burkina Faso (Hounde and Mana) and the Sabodala-Massawa mine in Senegal. The company has one of the most exciting organic growth track records and pipeline, with a strong portfolio of development exploration assets on the highly prospective Birimian Greenstone Belt across West Africa. Endeavour is committed to principles of responsible mining and delivering sustainable value to its employees, stakeholders and the communities where it operates.
The role
The Group Manager, Talent Acquisition plays a critical role in driving Endeavour Mining’s global recruitment strategy, ensuring the attraction, development, and retention of top talent to meet the company’s long-term operational and business objectives. This role is responsible for leading and executing talent acquisition initiatives across multiple regions, with a strong focus on the complex talent needs in West Africa. The position involves collaborating closely with senior leadership and HR teams to design proactive workforce planning strategies, implement diversity and inclusion initiatives, and maintain high recruitment standards aligned with company values and local regulations. Additionally, the Group Manager ensures the continuous development of the recruitment team, fosters strong external partnerships, and utilizes data-driven insights to optimize recruitment performance. The role is also pivotal in promoting Endeavour Mining’s employer brand, ensuring a seamless candidate experience, and driving strategic workforce planning that supports the company’s growth and commitment to sustainable, diverse, and inclusive hiring practices. The Manager Talent Acquisition will report directly to the Vice President Talent Acquisition & Development.
Level of studies
- Master’s degree in human resources, Business Administration or a related field. (e.g. Engineering degree with relevant recruitment experience).
- Relevant certifications (e.g. Predictive Index, MBTI, Insights, Belbin…) are highly desirable.
Key skills
- Advanced proficiency in MS Office applications, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
- Bilingual in English and French, with strong communication skills in both languages.
- Proven ability to lead, motivate, and coach a recruitment team, set clear goals, manage workloads, resolve conflicts, and foster a collaborative environment to drive performance and ensure timely hiring objectives are met.
- Strong communication and negotiation skills to engage effectively with a wide range of stakeholders across cultures and regions, ensuring clarity, collaboration at all levels and effective decision-making.
- Strategic Focus: Demonstrates a long-term perspective while balancing immediate business needs, driving both strategic initiatives and short-term results.
- Skilled in leveraging recruitment metrics and analytics to optimize processes, make informed decisions, and align recruitment efforts with broader business goals.
- Deep understanding of the mining sector’s unique talent needs, particularly for operational, safety, and technical roles, and the ability to tailor recruitment strategies to meet these demands
- Expertise in modern recruitment platforms, applicant tracking systems (ATS), and digital sourcing methods. Experience with SAP SuccessFactors is a strong plus.
- Demonstrates adaptability and agility to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, managing change and shifting priorities while maintaining focus and ensuring team engagement.
- Passionate about fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce, with a focus on local talent development and community engagement aligned with Endeavour Mining’s values.
- Consistently upholds integrity and ethical standards, prioritizing people and ethical practices in all decision-making processes.
- A proactive, service-minded and result-driven professional with a “can-do” attitude, committed to delivering value, achieving excellence, and creating viable solutions that align with business objectives.
- Works effectively in complex, matrixed organizations, contributing positively to teams’ efforts while respecting diverse perspectives and leveraging teamwork for successful outcomes.
Key responsibilities
Strategic Talent Acquisition Planning :
- Lead the development and execution of a global talent acquisition strategy that aligns with Endeavour Mining’s Global Talent management strategy and long-term business goals, focusing on operational growth and addressing complex talent needs across regions, particularly in West Africa.
- Collaborate with HR Operations and leadership to develop proactive workforce planning and recruitment strategies, focused on filling critical roles.
- Act as a subject matter expert, offering innovative talent attraction solutions and addressing critical success issues proactively.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion :
- Champion Endeavour Mining’s diversity and inclusion initiatives by leading recruitment efforts that prioritize gender balance, local talent development, and inclusion of underrepresented communities, particularly women in mining in West Africa.
- Regularly review and refine recruitment strategies with leadership to foster a diverse, equitable workforce and ensure equal opportunities for all candidates.
- Implement targeted talent outreach initiatives to attract candidates from diverse backgrounds, including women in mining and underrepresented communities in West Africa.
Collaborative Stakeholder Management :
- Partner with business leaders, HR teams, and hiring managers to understand recruitment needs, develop tailored strategies, and ensure alignment with operational objectives.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on talent trends, market insights, and recruitment best practices, influencing key talent acquisition decisions.
- Maintain strong relationships with external partners (agencies, job boards, industry networks) to expand talent pools and enhance recruitment efficiency.
Talent Sourcing & Employer Branding :
- Drive innovative sourcing strategies to attract top-tier candidates through direct sourcing, digital platforms, and professional networks and targeted outreach initiatives.
- Promote Endeavour Mining’s employer brand by developing campaigns that highlight the company’s culture, values, and commitment to community engagement, safety, and sustainability.
- Ensure a seamless and engaging candidate experience throughout the recruitment process, from application to onboarding.
Leadership & Team Development :
- Manage a high-performing, agile talent acquisition team, fostering continuous learning, best practices, and process optimization.
- Provide coaching on sourcing strategies, candidate assessments, and market intelligence, driving the professional development of team members.
- Guide, educate, and keep the network of SPOC well-informed to ensure alignment of practices with group process & policies.
- Manage day-to-day recruitment activities, resolve TA-related issues, and lead change management initiatives for recruitment projects.
Recruitment Metrics, Reporting & Compliance :
- Ensure recruitment policies and procedures align with company goals, industry standards, and local labor laws, with a focus on ethical practices and ESG commitments.
- Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) such as time-to-fill, quality of hire, diversity metrics, and cost-per-hire, to assess and improve recruitment effectiveness.
- Compile and analyze recruitment data, providing regular updates and insights to senior leadership to inform decisions and drive continuous improvement.
- Partner with the HR Analytics team to develop metrics and tracking mechanisms, ensuring alignment with group processes and policies.
- Generate periodic and/or adhoc reports and presentations for status updates and statutory reporting (e.g., GRI, ESG annual reports).
HSE & Procedure :
- Respect HSE procedure & policies of Endeavour Group.
- Respect all national and local regulations.
- Participating in corporate initiatives.
- Ensure positive community relationship.
Position requirements
- Minimum 8 years of experience in talent acquisition/recruitment, with at least 5 years in a managerial or corporate role within a large-scale operation. Experience in the mining, oil, or heavy industries is preferred.
- Proven track record in managing recruitment for emerging markets, especially in West Africa.
- Demonstrated success in driving high-volume recruitment for senior, technical, and operational roles, with a focus on hard-to-fill positions.