Talent Acquisition Lead, Science & Technology

PPG

Talent Acquisition Team Lead shaping talent acquisition strategies for Science & Technology at PPG. Collaborating with C-level stakeholders and driving recruitment across multiple regions and disciplines.

Posted 6/25/2026full-timeAllison Park • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Shape the talent acquisition strategy across US for Science & Technology.
Play a critical role in allowing business growth by attracting, engaging, and hiring high-quality talent.
Partner closely with teams and external partners across multiple regions.
Act as a strategic partner and advisor for C-level stakeholders, senior business and HR leaders.
Collaborate with global partners and multiple Centers of Excellence to provide efficient and future-ready talent acquisition solutions.
Drive end-to-end recruitment for high-level technical and leadership roles across R&D, PD, and Science & Application Technology.
Lead talent attraction for critical global centers, ensuring a steady influx of talent in advanced technical disciplines.
Design and scale the enterprise PhD Recruitment Program, establishing strategic partnerships with top-tier universities.
Navigate niche talent markets to source experts in AI, Data Science, and emerging fields.
Provide data-driven market insights and Product Development talent trends to influence long-term workforce planning.
Partner with business heads to design recruitment strategies aligned with technical roadmaps and PD lifecycle.
Spearhead global innovation projects using AI-powered recruiting tools and digital solutions.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in a related field.
12+ years of experience in Talent Acquisition within global organizations.
2+ years of experience focused exclusively on Science & Technology or Research & Development recruitment with people leadership and team management experience, leading large or distributed recruiting teams.
Analytical Strategy: Advanced data interpretation and financial skills, with an ability to translate complex insights into applicable recruitment strategies.
Strategic Planning: Experienced in using market data to lead demand-planning and organizational forecasting.
Only U.S. Citizens, Green Card holders, and political asylees or refugees are eligible to apply.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health
Dental
Life
Retirement Plan
Paid Vacation and Holidays
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Disability/Leave
Other Voluntary benefit offerings

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Hard Skills & Tools

data interpretationfinancial skillsrecruitment strategiestalent acquisitionmarket data analysisorganizational forecastingAI-powered recruiting toolsdigital solutionsPhD recruitment program designtechnical recruitment

Soft Skills

strategic partnershipteam managementcollaborationleadershipcommunicationanalytical thinkinginfluencingengagementproblem-solvingadaptability

Certifications

Bachelor's degree