Talent Sourcing Senior Manager

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Talent Sourcing Senior Manager | MAF Global Solutions | People & Organisation

Role Summary

The Talent Sourcing Sr. Manager –Retail supports talent acquisition excellence and leads sourcing efforts for Retail & drives sourcing strategy, builds a strong retail talent pipeline, and ensures timely access to top talent for exceptional customer experiences. This role leads a team of Sourcing Specialists to deliver high-quality talent quickly, while partnering with universities and external organizations to grow early talent & develop talent intelligence capabilities.

ROLE PROFILE

• Lead the development of a retail talent intelligence capability that continuously gathers insights on competitor hiring, market availability, and compensation trends within the retail and FMCG landscape
• Build and nurture strong relationships with universities, vocational institutions, and retail training academies to establish a steady pipeline of high-quality early and mid-career retail talent.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition (TA) Business Partners and retail leaders to understand store-level and functional talent needs, aligning sourcing strategies with workforce priorities (frontline, operations, supply chain, and commercial).
• Ensure market data and candidate insights are documented, analyzed, and shared effectively across Retail OPCO to support strategic workforce planning
• Provide regular talent market briefings to TA and retail leadership to inform proactive sourcing strategies
• Balance reactive hiring needs with proactive pipeline building, ensuring continuous community engagement for critical retail functions (e.g., store management, logistics, and commercial buying
• Train, mentor, monitor, and evaluate the performance of the Sourcing Specialist, providing constructive feedback and coaching to help them improve their effectiveness in talent acquisition
• Design and implement upskilling programs focused on multi-channel sourcing, candidate engagement, and employer branding.
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field (preferred).
• Minimum of 8 years’ experience with at least 3 years in a talent acquisition/recruitment focused role. Experience of leading and building high performing teams.
• Strong research and analytical skills, combined with good knowledge of sourcing techniques, including direct sourcing, networking, and online platforms
• Familiarity with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and other recruitment tools