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Senior Recruitment Manager

Thailand

Purpose/ Mission:

The Senior Recruitment Manager will be responsible for building and leading a recruitment team that aligns with the company’s evolving workforce needs through each phase of development—from project setup and ramp-up to full operations. This role will develop and execute tailored recruitment strategies to ensure timely and effective hiring of both blue-collar and white-collar roles. The ideal candidate is strategic, hands-on, and experienced in high-volume recruitment, particularly within industrial or manufacturing environments.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement end-to-end recruitment strategies to support the ramp-up and operational phases of the plant
  • Partner with department heads to understand staffing needs and forecast future talent requirements
  • Lead high-volume recruitment campaigns, including job fairs, walk-in interviews, and community outreach
  • Manage full-cycle recruitment for key positions: sourcing, screening, interviewing, selection, and onboarding
  • Build and maintain a strong pipeline of talent through proactive sourcing, including local universities, technical colleges, and recruitment agencies
  • Manage recruitment systems, data tracking, and reporting using ATS or HRIS platforms
  • Coordinate with HR Operations and Training teams to ensure smooth handover from recruitment to onboarding
  • Ensure compliance with labor laws and company policies in all recruitment processes
  • Supervise and mentor junior recruitment team members
  • Develop and maintain recruitment dashboards, KPIs, and weekly/monthly reporting
  • Support the Director HR Thailand in all relevant tasks where requested.

Requirements/ Skills/ Experience:

  • Minimum 7–10 years of recruitment experience, preferably in manufacturing or large-scale operations
  • Proven experience managing high-volume recruitment and building recruitment operations from the ground up
  • Strong understanding of blue-collar and skilled labor market dynamics in Thailand
  • Familiarity with recruitment systems (e.g., Greenhouse, Workday, SuccessFactors)
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
  • Thai nationality required

Required Education/ Qualification/ Training:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.
  • A Master's degree in Human Resource Management/ Industrial Psychology or a related field will be an advantage.
  • Experience working with joint venture, multinational, or greenfield industrial projects
  • Understanding of employer branding and recruitment marketing strategies
  • Knowledge of Thai labor law and local hiring regulations

Required Language Proficiency:

  • Fluent in English (Both Writing and Speaking)

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