Assistant Manager – Talent Acquisition

JOB PURPOSE: The Assistant Manager, Talent Acquisition will oversee RSC hiring across GCC and India markets, ensuring effective recruitment strategies are in place to attract top talent. This role will manage the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle, from sourcing and screening to offer and onboarding, and will serve as a strategic partner to business leaders. The Assistant Manager will also be responsible for reporting on recruitment progress, candidate pipelines, and key metrics, while ensuring an outstanding candidate experience.

Full-Cycle Recruitment Management:

Manage the entire recruitment lifecycle for RSC positions across GCC and India, including sourcing, interviewing, and selection processes for roles at all levels.

Ensure timely and efficient hiring while maintaining a positive candidate experience.

Business Partnering:

Collaborate closely with business leaders and department heads to understand role requirements, build strong relationships, and offer consultative recruitment support.

Providing guidance through implementation of key transformational projects/ initiatives or ways of working.

Advise hiring managers on market trends, talent pipelines, and candidate availability in the region.

Team Oversight:

Mentor functional recruiters, ensuring they deliver on hiring objectives and maintain high standards for candidate experience.

Provide ongoing support to improve team effectiveness, resolve challenges, and ensure successful hiring outcomes.

Metrics & Reporting:

Own responsibility for providing detailed and timely recruitment reports, including updates on role status, candidate pipelines, offer acceptance rates, and key TA metrics.

Track and analyze data to identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and areas for improvement within the hiring process.

Deliver metrics reports on recruiting delivery, ensuring accuracy and clarity in performance metrics.

Candidate Experience:

Prioritize a seamless and positive candidate experience, maintaining clear communication, timely feedback, and support throughout the hiring process.

Promote the employer brand by delivering an exceptional candidate journey from first interaction to onboarding.

Process Improvement:

Continuously assess and refine the talent acquisition process to increase efficiency, reduce time-to-hire, and enhance candidate quality.

Drive the implementation of best practices and recruitment tools to improve hiring outcomes and scalability.

Key Requirements:

• Proven experience (5+ years) in talent acquisition, preferably in a regional or global recruitment role with a focus on GCC markets.
• Experience managing recruitment for Retail, Food & Beverage or similar large-scale operational hiring across multiple geographies.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to act as a strategic partner to hiring managers and business leaders.
• Excellent understanding of recruitment metrics and reporting, with the ability to analyze data and provide actionable insights.
• Strong leadership skills, with a track record of leading and developing recruitment teams to meet business goals.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with a focus on stakeholder management and candidate engagement.
• Proficient in recruitment tools, Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), and reporting software.

Competencies:

• Results-Oriented: Drive for continuous improvement in hiring processes and achieving targets.
• Data-Driven: Analytical approach to recruitment and reporting.
• Collaboration: Strong ability to partner with stakeholders across regions.
• Adaptability: Ability to manage multiple priorities and changing demands in a fast-paced environment.
• Leadership: Ability to lead by example and motivate teams to achieve hiring objectives.