Head of Recruitment – Manufacturing

About the role

The Head of Recruitment will lead talent acquisition for a manufacturing organization, shaping strategies that support both current operations and future growth. Reporting to senior leadership, this role ensures a steady pipeline of skilled, semi‑skilled and professional talent across all functions.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement end‑to‑end talent acquisition strategies aligned with manufacturing and business growth objectives.
• Conduct workforce planning to guarantee timely availability of required talent.
• Oversee full‑cycle recruitment for factory and corporate roles, including production, engineering, quality, supply chain and administration.
• Lead senior and critical hiring processes for managerial and technical positions.
• Manage and develop the internal recruitment team, setting KPIs and performance standards.
• Coordinate external recruitment partners, agencies, headhunters and labor suppliers.
• Design and run campus, apprenticeship and early‑talent programs with universities and technical institutes.
• Strengthen employer branding through job fairs, recruitment events and talent marketing initiatives.
• Analyze recruitment metrics (time‑to‑fill, cost‑per‑hire, retention) and drive continuous process improvement.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws, company policies and support audit activities.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field.
• 8–15 years of HR/talent acquisition experience, with at least 3–5 years in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Proven track record leading recruitment teams in large‑scale or multi‑site operations.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Strategic thinking with the ability to execute under pressure in fast‑paced settings.

Required skills

• Proficiency with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS).
• Experience using Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS).
• Ability to leverage HR analytics tools for data‑driven decision making.