Senior Manager Talent Acquisition

The Senior Manager – Talent Acquisition is a strategic leader responsible for shaping and executing the organisation’s talent acquisition agenda. This role goes beyond operational hiring — it drives the future workforce strategy, strengthens employer brand equity, and ensures the company is positioned to attract and retain top-tier talent in competitive markets.

The ideal candidate will bring a deep understanding of market dynamics, proven expertise in leading high-impact recruitment functions for reputable organisations, and the ability to partner with executive leadership to build a sustainable talent pipeline that supports long-term business growth.

Key Responsibilities:

Talent Acquisition Strategy & Workforce Planning:

• Develop a forward-looking talent acquisition strategy aligned with the organisation’s business growth plans and evolving market needs.
• Collaborate with senior business leaders to anticipate future workforce demand and create proactive talent pipelines for critical roles.
• Identify emerging skills, future talent gaps, and workforce trends to inform decision-making at the leadership level.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) Leadership:

• Embed DE&I principles into every stage of the recruitment lifecycle — from job design to candidate outreach and final selection.
• Partner with leadership to set strategic DE&I hiring objectives and track measurable progress.
• Ensure inclusive hiring practices that reduce bias and promote fairness, contributing to a diverse and representative workforce.

Employer Brand Leadership:

• Position the organisation as an employer of choice through targeted branding campaigns and employee advocacy.
• Build partnerships with diverse professional networks, universities, and communities to expand access to underrepresented talent pools.
• Partner with Marketing/Communications to narrate the organisation’s talent story in authentic and compelling ways.

Process Excellence & Innovation:

• Continuously evaluate and optimise recruitment processes to ensure agility, scalability, and a superior candidate experience.
• Champion the adoption of AI-driven recruitment tools, data analytics, and digital solutions to enable smarter decision-making.

Stakeholder Engagement & Change Management:

• Act as a trusted partner to CXOs, business heads, and HR leaders, providing strategic counsel on workforce planning and talent strategy.
• Lead organisational change initiatives related to talent acquisition, embedding best practices across business units.

Requirement:

• Education: Master’s degree in Human Resources from reputable institute
• Experience: 16–18 years of progressive experience in HR with at least 5 years in a strategic talent acquisition role.
• Industry Exposure: Proven experience in reputable & fast-paced organisations