Head of Talent Acquisition, Thailand

General Responsibilities

Talent Acquisition:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive talent acquisition strategy aligned with the company's business objectives and Group
• Lead and manage the recruitment team, providing guidance, training, and support to ensure high performance
• Build TA core functional competencies and capabilities development
• Develop and execute recruitment plans to attract the best and brightest talents for business units/corporate functions
• Develop and execute strategy for direct sourcing, employee referrals and internal mobility
• Understand business complexities and implement sourcing strategies for niche roles including ascertaining the need for partnering executive search firms
• Establish yourself as the expert and trusted talent acquisition partners with hiring managers and HR Business Partners
• Accountable for TA metrics e.g. lead time to fill, bad hire rate
• Analyze and prepare country hiring data and reports and share insights with senior management and HR leadership team
• Promote a culture of learning and sharing within the TA community globally, this includes implementing and monitoring the progress of TA strategies to drive recruitment operational excellence and Employer Branding
• Stay current with TA market trends and best practices, and contribute ideas to drive efficiency and continuous improvement
• Maintain an up-to-date master list of preferred supplier list of external recruitment agencies/consultants that is comprehensive in supporting different business units and functional needs
• Build and maintain candidate pipeline for Mission Critical Roles as well as mass recruitment positions
• Develop Recruitment Excellence skills for people managers through capability building workshops

Employer Branding:

• Develop and execute an employer branding strategy to position the company as an employer of choice
• Create and manage content for various channels, including social media, career sites, and employer review platforms, with alignment to Group strategies
• Collaborate with marketing and communications teams to ensure consistent messaging and branding
• Plan and execute employer branding events, such as job fairs, campus recruitment drives, and networking events
• Foster relationships with universities, industry associations, and other relevant organizations to enhance the company’s employer brand
• Participate in relevant certifications (e.g. Great Place To Work) and HR awards to boost the employer brand

Functional Skills And Knowledge

• Experience working in large scale and complex multinational environment
• Savvy in using sourcing tools, social media recruitment, competency-based behavioral interviews, offer management and candidate care
• Experience closing candidates for senior mandates and negotiating complex compensation packages
• Experience with Employer Branding and execution of Talent Acquisition operational excellence is an added bonus
• Experience using SuccessFactors or related ATS systems is a must
• Experience and knowledge in project management and change management is a strong bonus
• Experience recruiting for Pharmaceutical and Fast-Moving Consumer Goods is preferred though not a must
• Minimum eight years in a similar role handling mid to senior recruitment, ideally three years in an in-house capacity
• Minimum four years’ experience in a managerial capacity

Education

• Degree in Human Resources, Organizational Psychology or a related discipline