Navigating global hiring challenges takes more than process — it takes strategy, relationships and relentless curiosity. In this episode, host Ryan Dull is joined by Ryan Alexander, VP of Global Talent Acquisition at Flowserve. They discuss Ryan’s experiences at Flowserve, a global leader in flow control solutions with over 18,000 employees across 52 countries. Ryan also breaks down the company’s hiring model, explains the challenges of operating in diverse geographies and outlines his strategic approach to transforming TA delivery and aligning it with business needs. 



Key Takeaways:

(02:42) Ryan started his career in retail, becoming the top salesperson in his company at 18 years old.

(07:14) Flowserve builds critical pumps and valves for fluid systems.

(10:06) Flowserve outsources 90% of hiring to a global RPO team.

(13:32) Ryan outlines four TA pillars: delivery, search, operations and talent intelligence.

(16:03) TA success is measured through KPIs, retention, diversity, and audits.

(18:48) Strategic workforce planning is a top HR priority linked to TA.

(21:40) TA success depends on treating everyone as a customer.

Resources Mentioned:

Ryan Alexander

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanalexandersphr/

Flowserve | LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/company/flowserve/

Flowserve | Website

https://www.flowserve.com/en/

Workday

https://www.workday.com/

SAP IBP

https://www.sap.com/sea/products/scm/integrated-business-planning.html

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