Talent Acquisition Lead

About Us

At DHL, our people are our greatest asset. We are dedicated to attracting and retaining the best global talent, offering opportunities for personal and professional growth. We value the unique contributions of our employees and take pride in building the world's leading logistics company. DHL Supply Chain, a key business unit, provides bespoke logistics and industry solutions, including supply chain management, warehousing, distribution, value-added services, and lead logistics provider services, empowering our clients to achieve superior results daily.

Responsibilities

The Talent Acquisition Lead will spearhead the development and execution of the company's hiring strategy, focusing on attracting, engaging, and securing top-tier talent. This role encompasses managing the entire recruitment lifecycle, collaborating closely with business leaders, and establishing efficient hiring processes. A key focus will be on cultivating a strong employer brand and ensuring an exceptional candidate journey.

• Leadership & Team Management
• Guide, mentor, and develop the recruitment team, fostering professional growth.
• Establish clear recruitment policies and strategies, providing direction to the team.
• Enhance the Talent Acquisition function's capabilities and the team's professional skills.
• Set key performance indicators (KPIs) and performance benchmarks for the TA department.
• Promote high performance, accountability, and continuous improvement within the recruitment team.
• Elevate the candidate experience and maintain consistent employer brand messaging.
• Cultivate and manage relationships with hiring managers and senior leadership, including Business Unit Heads, Site Managers, and Corporate Function Leaders.
• Talent Acquisition Strategy
• Create and implement a comprehensive talent acquisition strategy that aligns with business expansion objectives.
• Collaborate with business leaders to forecast future hiring requirements.
• Develop and maintain talent pools and communities for ongoing engagement.
• Forge strategic alliances with recruitment agencies to fill specialized and challenging positions.
• Design and execute proactive sourcing strategies utilizing platforms like LinkedIn, employee referrals, industry events, and direct outreach.
• Build and sustain robust talent pipelines to meet future workforce needs.
• Champion and implement diversity hiring initiatives.
• End-to-End Recruitment
• Oversee the complete recruitment process, from sourcing and screening to interviewing, offer extension, and onboarding.
• Ensure targets for quality of hire, time-to-fill, and cost-effectiveness are achieved.
• Manage recruitment for critical, senior-level, and niche positions.
• Employer Branding & Candidate Experience
• Develop and implement digital marketing-driven recruitment strategies that extend beyond conventional methods, incorporating social media engagement, content marketing, branding videos, and employee interview features.
• Regularly analyze, review, and optimize recruitment channels and tools.
• Utilize Applicant Tracking System (ATS), Business Intelligence (BI), and analytics data to inform decision-making.
• Strengthen the employer brand to attract high-caliber candidates.
• Improve the candidate experience at every interaction point.
• Lead initiatives for recruitment transformation, including TA digitalization, AI tool integration, and process automation.

Requirements

• Possess 7 to 10 years of experience in Talent Acquisition or recruitment.
• Demonstrate a proven history of leading recruitment teams.
• Have practical experience with direct sourcing methods, including tools like LinkedIn Recruiter and various job boards.
• Experience in environments requiring high-volume hiring or specialized recruitment.
• A strong record of success in stakeholder management and business partnering.
• Exhibit strong teamwork and collaboration skills.

Additional Information

This role is based in Tampines, East Region, Singapore.