Talent Acquisition Lead (FMCG)

Talent Acquisition Lead (FMCG)

Location: Metro Manila, Philippines
Work Setup: On-site / Hybrid
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Talent Acquisition Lead to oversee recruitment strategies and talent acquisition operations within the FMCG industry. The role will lead recruitment initiatives, drive workforce hiring plans, and collaborate with business leaders to ensure the timely acquisition of qualified talent across various business functions. The ideal candidate has strong leadership capabilities, stakeholder management skills, and a proven track record in managing high-volume and specialized recruitment requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee end-to-end recruitment activities, ensuring timely and effective fulfillment of manpower requirements.
• Develop and implement talent acquisition strategies aligned with organizational goals and workforce planning needs.
• Partner with hiring managers and business leaders to identify talent requirements, recruitment priorities, and workforce needs.
• Manage and guide the recruitment team in sourcing, screening, interviewing, and selecting qualified candidates.
• Oversee sourcing strategies through job portals, LinkedIn, employee referrals, social media, and other recruitment channels.
• Establish and maintain talent pipelines for critical, managerial, and high-volume positions.
• Monitor recruitment performance metrics, including time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, hiring effectiveness, and offer acceptance rates.
• Drive process improvements to enhance recruitment efficiency, candidate experience, and hiring quality.
• Provide regular recruitment updates, hiring reports, and market insights to management.
• Strengthen employer branding initiatives and candidate engagement strategies.
• Ensure recruitment practices comply with company policies and applicable labor regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• At least 5–7 years of experience in recruitment or talent acquisition, preferably within the FMCG industry.
• At least 2 years of experience leading or supervising a recruitment team.
• Proven experience managing end-to-end recruitment across multiple business functions, including sales, marketing, supply chain, manufacturing, and corporate roles.
• Strong background in high-volume recruitment and strategic talent sourcing.
• Excellent stakeholder management, leadership, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in recruitment systems, LinkedIn Recruiter, job portals, and applicant tracking systems (ATS).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple hiring priorities.