Division Manager - Talent Acquisition (Young Talent & Future Pipeline)

Position Summary

The Division Manager - Talent Acquisition (Young Talent & Future Pipeline) is responsible for developing and executing strategic talent acquisition initiatives to attract, assess, and hire high-potential young talents for CP Axtra (Lotus's business). This role leads a recruitment team focused on building sustainable talent pipelines through flagship programs including Future Leader Program (FLP), CP Cup, Internship Programs, New Generation Programs, Management Trainee initiatives, and university partnership activities.

The role serves as a strategic partner to business leaders, HR leadership, universities, and external stakeholders to strengthen CP Axtra's employer brand and ensure a consistent pipeline of future leaders and critical digital talent.

Key Responsibilities

1. Young Talent Acquisition Strategy

• Develop and execute the annual Young Talent Acquisition Strategy aligned with CP Axtra's business growth and workforce planning.
• Design talent pipeline initiatives to secure high-potential graduates, early-career professionals, and future leadership talent.
• Drive workforce forecasting and hiring plans for graduate and internship programs.
• Monitor talent market trends, competitor activities, and emerging workforce expectations to continuously improve attraction strategies.

2. Leadership Programs & Talent Pipeline Management

• Lead end-to-end recruitment and selection process for:
• Future Leader Program (FLP)
• CP Group Young Talent Projects
• Internship Programs
• Other Graduate or Management Trainee Programs
• Establish scalable talent communities and candidate pools to ensure sustainable talent pipelines.
• Partner with Talent Management and Learning teams to ensure smooth transition from recruitment to development programs.
• Track program success through conversion rates, retention, readiness, and leadership pipeline metrics.

3. Campus Recruitment & University Relations

• Build strategic partnerships with leading universities and educational institutions.
• Develop annual campus engagement plans and university collaboration initiatives.
• Lead campus recruitment campaigns, career fairs, business case competitions, hackathons, and employer branding activities.
• Expand relationships with faculty members, career centers, student associations, and key university stakeholders.

4. Employer Branding & Talent Attraction

• Develop and execute employer branding strategies targeting Gen Z and early-career talent.
• Collaborate with Corporate Communications, Marketing, and Digital teams to enhance CP Axtra's employer value proposition.
• Leverage digital platforms, social media, and innovative recruitment marketing campaigns to drive awareness and engagement.
• Measure employer brand effectiveness through candidate perception, program participation, and talent attraction metrics.

5. Stakeholder & Executive Partnership

• Partner with senior business leaders to understand future talent needs and workforce requirements.
• Provide market insights, talent intelligence, and recruitment recommendations to support business decisions.
• Present recruitment outcomes, talent pipeline health, and strategic initiatives to HR and business leadership teams.

6. Team Leadership & Capability Building

• Lead and develop a team of recruiters specializing in young talent acquisition and campus recruitment.
• Establish performance standards, recruitment governance, and best practices.
• Coach team members in assessment techniques, stakeholder management, and relationship-building skills.
• Foster a high-performance and innovation-driven recruiting culture.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, Marketing, Communications, or related fields.

Experience

• 7-10+ years of Talent Acquisition experience with at least 2-3 years in leadership roles.
• Proven experience leading:
• Campus Recruitment
• Graduate Hiring Programs
• Internship Programs
• Employer Branding Initiatives
• Talent Pipeline Development
• Experience in retail, FMCG, technology, management consulting, conglomerates, or large-scale organizations is highly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience managing and developing recruitment teams.