Talent Acquisition Team Leader

Recruitment Planning and Execution

• Partner with Hiring Managers to understand recruitment needs, job requirements, headcount plans, and hiring priorities.
• Develop and execute recruitment plans for assigned functions, levels, and locations.
• Manage the full recruitment cycle: job posting, sourcing, screening, interviewing, assessment, offer preparation, and onboarding coordination.
• Ensure hiring targets are met on time and in line with approved hiring standards.

Candidate Sourcing and Selection

• Source candidates through job portals, social media, professional networks, referrals, recruitment agencies, universities, and other channels.
• Build and maintain talent pipelines for key and recurring positions.
• Screen applications, conduct initial interviews, and give recruitment recommendations to Hiring Managers.
• Coordinate interview schedules and keep candidates and internal stakeholders informed in a timely manner.
• Conduct reference checks and support offer negotiation where required.

Employer Branding and Candidate Experience

• Support the development and implementation of employer-branding activities.
• Create or coordinate recruitment content: job posts, employee stories, campaigns, and career-related communications.
• Ensure a professional, timely, and positive candidate experience throughout the process.
• Collect candidate feedback and recommend improvements.

Process Improvement and Reporting

• Review recruitment workflows, identify bottlenecks, and propose improvements to speed, quality, and candidate experience.
• Maintain accurate recruitment data on the ATS or relevant HR systems.
• Prepare weekly, monthly, and ad hoc reports: hiring progress, source effectiveness, time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, and offer acceptance rate.
• Monitor market trends, salary benchmarks, talent availability, and competitor hiring activities.

Stakeholder Management and Team Support

• Build strong relationships with Hiring Managers and act as a trusted recruitment partner.
• Advise Hiring Managers on interview techniques, candidate evaluation, and market insights.
• Coach and support junior Talent Acquisition team members when applicable.
• Perform other tasks assigned by the HR Manager or Head of Human Resources.

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field.
• At least 3–5 years of recruitment or talent acquisition experience; experience in high-volume recruitment, retail, F&B, FMCG, or e-commerce is an advantage.
• Strong experience in end-to-end recruitment, candidate sourcing, interviewing, and stakeholder management.
• Familiarity with recruitment platforms, ATS, job boards, LinkedIn, social media sourcing, and HR systems.
• Strong communication, negotiation, interviewing, and relationship-building skills.
• Good planning, problem-solving, and data-analysis skills.
• Able to work independently, manage multiple vacancies, and perform effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office or Google Workspace; experience with HR analytics is preferred.
• Good English communication skills are an advantage.