Talent Acquisition Manager (Central Java) - Mandarin Speaker

Our client, an established manufacturing company in Central Java, is looking for a Talent Manager to lead talent acquisition, talent development and succession planning. You will build a strong talent pipeline for plant and corporate functions, and you will work closely with HR leadership and senior management, including expatriate and Mandarin-speaking stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Talent Acquisition

• Plan and execute manpower and recruitment strategies for management, professional, technical and operational roles
• Partner with hiring managers on workforce planning, job profiling and selection
• Build the employer brand and talent pools through job portals, social media, universities, vocational schools and professional networks
• Manage recruitment channels, vendors and agency partners, and monitor key metrics (time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, quality of hire)
• Oversee the offering, onboarding and early retention of new hires
• Lead and coach the talent/recruitment team
• Advise management on talent trends, workforce analytics and market benchmarks
• Act as a liaison between local teams and Mandarin-speaking management or head office, including translation and cultural alignment where needed
• Ensure all talent processes comply with Indonesian labor regulations and company policy

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, Human Resources, Management, Industrial Engineering or a related field (master’s is an advantage)
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Talent Acquisition and/or Talent Management, with at least 2 years in a managerial or supervisory role
• Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment, covering both blue-collar and white-collar hiring
• Solid knowledge of assessment methods, competency frameworks, succession planning and learning and development
• Strong stakeholder management, communication and negotiation skills
• Data-driven, with good command of HRIS and recruitment metrics
• Good command of English, both spoken and written
• Mandarin-speaking ability is a strong advantage (spoken and written)
• Willing to be based in Central Java