Talent Acquisition Manager

JOB SUMMARY

The Talent Acquisition Manager will play a pivotal role in shaping the organization's future by building high-performing teams, attracting exceptional talent, and supporting the successful expansion of educational operations in a fast-growing, purpose-driven environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Workforce Planning & Expansion Hiring

• Partner with senior leadership to translate expansion plans into hiring roadmaps
• Lead mass hiring initiatives
• Prioritize critical roles (academic leadership, teachers, key operational staff)

High-Volume Recruitment Delivery

• Manage end-to-end recruitment with a strong focus on speed and quality
• Build and maintain ready talent pools for recurring roles
• Ensure timely onboarding to meet project and school opening timelines

Strategic Sourcing & Market Mapping

• Develop diverse sourcing strategies (local & international talent markets)
• Conduct market mapping for key and niche roles
• Leverage agencies, referrals, and global networks for expatriate hiring

Employer Branding for Growth

• Position the organization as an employer of choice during expansion
• Collaborate with Marketing/Communications on branding campaigns
• Enhance candidate engagement through a strong EVP (Employee Value Proposition)

Process Design & Scalability

• Design and implement scalable recruitment processes and frameworks
• Develop and optimize ATS and recruitment tools for efficiency and reporting
• Standardize interview frameworks and assessment methods

Stakeholder & Project Management

• Act as a strategic partner to Head of School, Project Leads, and Functional Heads
• Provide hiring insights, market intelligence, and risk mitigation plans
• Manage multiple hiring projects simultaneously with clear timelines

Team Leadership & Capability Building

• Build and lead a Talent Acquisition team to support expansion
• Set clear KPIs and ensure delivery against aggressive hiring targets
• Coach hiring managers on effective recruitment practices

REQUIREMENTS

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related field
• 7–10 years of recruiting experience with a min 3 years of in-house TA experience, including high-volume hiring
• Proven experience supporting organizational growth or expansion phases
• Develop marketing campaigns and direct sourcing strategies to engage, attract and nurture candidates
• Experience in education or service-driven organizations is highly preferred

Skills & Competencies

• Strategy development & execution
• Strong project management and execution skills
• Ability to work under pressure with tight timelines
• Strategic thinking with hands-on delivery capability
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills
• Data-driven mindset with experience in recruitment analytics
• English proficiency (IELTS 6.5)

CHILD PROTECTION STATEMENT

Millennia Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all the students in our care and expects all applicants, staff, third party providers, volunteers, and visitors to share this commitment. We follow safe recruitment practice and appointments are subject to an interview, satisfactory references, identity check and criminal record check.

At Millennia Education, we are committed to providing a word class, safe, happy environment in which children and young people can thrive and learn. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils where we embrace all race, abilities, religions, genders, and cultures.