TALENT ACQUISITION MANAGER

JOB SUMMARY

Our client, a fast-paced and growing logistics company, is seeking an experienced Talent Acquisition Manager (TAM) to lead and manage the end-to-end recruitment function. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and executing strategic talent acquisition initiatives to attract, assess, and hire top talent across the organization. This role will partner closely with business leaders to forecast workforce needs and ensure timely, high-quality hires aligned with business goals.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Talent Acquisition Strategy & Workforce Planning

• Develop, implement, and continuously refine the organization’s talent acquisition strategy to support business growth, expansion, and operational efficiency
• Work closely with executive leadership and department heads to understand business plans, operational targets, and workforce demands
• Translate business and operational goals into short-term and long-term hiring plans
• Conduct regular workforce planning and talent gap analyses to proactively address current and future staffing needs
• Advise management on recruitment trends, market availability of talent, and competitive hiring practices within the logistics sector

End-to-End Recruitment Management

• Own and manage the full recruitment lifecycle from requisition approval through onboarding for all roles across the organization
• Lead recruitment for high-volume, specialist, and leadership roles while ensuring speed, quality, and cost efficiency
• Develop role-specific recruitment plans, timelines, and sourcing strategies for each vacancy
• Conduct in-depth candidate screening, interviews, and assessments using structured, behavioral, and competency-based techniques
• Facilitate and guide interview panels, ensuring fair, objective, and consistent candidate evaluation
• Provide expert recommendations to hiring managers and support final hiring decisions

Sourcing, Talent Pipelining & Employer Branding

• Design innovative sourcing strategies to attract top talent through job portals, social media platforms, professional networks, referrals, career fairs, and headhunting
• Actively build and maintain strong talent pipelines for critical, recurring, and hard-to-fill roles
• Leverage data and market intelligence to identify new and effective sourcing channels
• Strengthen the company’s employer brand by promoting its culture, values, and employee value proposition
• Collaborate with marketing or communications teams to develop recruitment campaigns and branded hiring content

Stakeholder & Hiring Manager Engagement

• Act as a trusted recruitment advisor to hiring managers and business leaders
• Educate and coach hiring managers on best practices in interviewing, candidate assessment, and selection
• Manage stakeholder expectations by providing clear recruitment timelines, updates, and market insights
• Ensure a consistent and positive candidate experience across all touchpoints

Offer Management & Onboarding

• Lead offer management including salary benchmarking, negotiations, and offer approvals
• Coordinate issuance of offer letters and employment contracts in collaboration with HR and Finance
• Manage pre-employment processes such as reference checks, background checks, and documentation
• Partner with HR to ensure smooth onboarding and induction of new hires

Recruitment Metrics, Reporting & Compliance

• Track, analyze, and report on key recruitment metrics including time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, source effectiveness, and quality of hire
• Use recruitment data to drive continuous improvement and optimize hiring processes
• Prepare detailed recruitment reports and dashboards for management review
• Ensure all recruitment activities comply with labor laws, internal policies, and ethical recruitment standards

Vendor & Process Management

• Manage relationships with external recruitment agencies, job boards, and other talent partners
• Negotiate service agreements, monitor performance, and ensure value for money
• Review and enhance recruitment tools, systems, and processes to improve efficiency and scalability

Leadership & Continuous Improvement

• Provide leadership, mentorship, and guidance to recruitment team members (where applicable)
• Identify opportunities for process improvement, automation, and innovation within the recruitment function
• Stay up to date with industry trends, emerging recruitment technologies, and best practices

KEY REQUIREMENT SKILLS AND QUALIFICATION

• Degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, or a related field
• Professional HR qualification (e.g., CHRP, IHRM or equivalent)
• Minimum of 5–7 years’ experience in talent acquisition or recruitment, with at least 2 years in a managerial or lead role
• Prior experience recruiting within the logistics, supply chain, or fast-paced operational environments is an added advantage
• Strong understanding of recruitment strategies, workforce planning, and employer branding
• Proven ability to manage multiple roles and priorities in a high-volume hiring environment

HOW TO APPLY

• If you meet the above qualifications, skills and experience share CV on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
• Interviews will be carried out on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
• Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.