Global Talent Aquisition Manager
Porto Alegre / Sao Paulo
KTO – Talent Acquisition /
Full-Time /
Hybrid
Welcome to KTO Group, where innovation drives excitement in iGaming. Founded in 2018 by Andreas Bardun, we’re transforming online gaming with a focus on transparency and player satisfaction.
At KTO.com, we blend the thrill of sports betting with online casino entertainment, tailored to local markets and powered by our proprietary platform for a seamless, personalized experience.
KTO is a rising leader in LATAM, proudly ranked among Brazil’s top 10 iGaming brands. Join us as we set new standards in trust, innovation, and the future of iGaming.
SUMMARY OF THE POSITION
We are seeking an experienced and strategic Talent Acquisition Lead to shape and drive KTO’s talent acquisition function across multiple locations. This role will partner closely with business leaders to define and execute hiring strategies that support company growth, strengthen hiring quality, and improve overall recruitment effectiveness.
The successful candidate will lead Talent Acquisition transformation initiatives, optimise processes and tools, elevate hiring manager capability, and use data-driven insights to continuously improve outcomes. This is a high-impact role for someone who combines strategic thinking with operational excellence and a strong understanding of employer branding, market trends, and stakeholder management.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
- Partner with business leaders to provide strategic guidance on talent acquisition priorities, workforce planning, and hiring execution aligned with business objectives.
- Develop and implement a comprehensive Talent Acquisition strategy that supports company growth and evolving organisational needs.
- Lead the transformation of the Talent Acquisition function, ensuring alignment with leadership goals and a consistent focus on high-quality hiring outcomes.
- Review, optimise, and enhance recruitment infrastructure, systems, and tools to improve efficiency, scalability, and candidate experience.
- Design and deliver training and coaching for hiring managers on recruitment processes, interviewing best practices, and effective selection methods.
- Ensure the Talent Acquisition vision and delivery model remain closely aligned with company objectives across all locations.
- Lead employer branding and diversity sourcing initiatives in partnership with marketing and design teams to strengthen recruitment marketing and brand visibility.
- Drive recruitment marketing activity from concept through execution, including support for careers site development and oversight of Talent Acquisition-related social media channels.
- Act as a trusted advisor to hiring managers by using data and market insight to support decision-making and improve hiring effectiveness.
- Manage complex, cross-functional Talent Acquisition projects across multiple geographies, proactively identifying risks and implementing mitigation plans where needed.
- Monitor, analyse, and report on key Talent Acquisition metrics, KPIs, and OKRs to improve performance, quality of hire, and decision-making.
- Serve as the internal subject matter expert on Talent Acquisition, providing insight into labour market trends, competitive intelligence, and hiring best practices.
- Partner with the Head of HR to support the development and management of the Talent Acquisition budget.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of Talent Acquisition practices, standards, and ways of working across the business.
- Carry out any other duties as required in line with business needs.
EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
- Proven experience in Talent Acquisition, including strategic and operational responsibility within a fast-paced, international environment.
- Strong experience partnering with senior stakeholders and advising hiring managers on hiring strategy and talent decisions.
- Demonstrated success in leading Talent Acquisition transformation, process improvement, and recruitment optimisation initiatives.
- Experience with employer branding, recruitment marketing, and diversity sourcing strategies.
- Strong understanding of Talent Acquisition metrics, reporting, and data-driven decision-making.
- Experience managing cross-functional projects across multiple geographies.
- Strong knowledge of labour market trends and Talent Acquisition best practices.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills.
- Strong organisational skills, commercial awareness, and problem-solving capability.
- Experience in budget planning or budget management within Talent Acquisition is an advantage.
At KTO, diversity isn't just a buzzword – it's our strength. We're all about creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and empowered. Together, we're not just working on projects – we're making a real impact in our communities. Join us in celebrating diversity and driving meaningful change!
KTO is licensed for Brazilian sports betting and online gaming under Portaria 2.093/2024, ensuring a secure and regulated environment for our operations.
Participation is prohibited for:
Individuals under 18 (eighteen) years of age;
Public agents with duties directly related to the regulation, control, and supervision of the activity within the federative entity in whose personnel framework they perform their duties;
- Persons who have or may have any influence on the outcome of a real event with a sports theme subject to fixed-odds lottery betting, including:
- Persons holding positions as sports directors, sports coaches, trainers, and members of the technical staff;
- Referees of sports, referee assistants, or equivalents, sports entrepreneurs, agents or representatives of athletes and coaches, coaches or members of the technical staff;
- Members of the administrative or supervisory body of entities responsible for organizing competitions or sporting events;
- Athletes participating in competitions organized by entities within the National Sports System;
Individuals diagnosed with gambling addiction, according to a diagnosis from a qualified mental health professional.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
