Senior Manager - Talent Acquisition | Al Futtaim Automotive | Associated Motorways | Sri Lanka

Who we are

Boasting a rich heritage of more than 74 years in the Automotive industry, Associated Motorways (Pvt) Ltd. (AMW) are the authorized agents for vehicle brands such as Nissan, Suzuki, Renault, Yamaha and New Holland tractors, supported by AMW Capital Leasing & Finance. The company is also a major manufacturer and exporter of industrial tyres since its inception. AMW is also the exclusive distributor of Castrol Lubricants represented by a strong dealer network, island wide. The company is a fully owned subsidiary of the Al-Futtaim Group, U.A.E.

Overview of the role

Senior Manager - Talent Acquisition will partner with hiring managers and HRBPs to understand the business needs and drive the acquisition of top-tier talent, aligned with the company's strategic goals and supporting in building a diverse workforce. Senior Manager - Talent Acquisition will be at the forefront of building and maintaining a robust recruitment process, ensuring compliance with operating guidelines and contributing to the overall success of the organization.

What you will do

• Oversee the end-to-end recruitment process, from talent sourcing to offer stage, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness in attracting, evaluating, and securing top talent.
• Utilize a variety of sourcing methods to build and maintain a robust talent pipeline, by anticipating future hiring needs, ensuring a diverse and qualified candidate pool.
• Contribute to strategic workforce planning, ensuring that the organization has the right talent in the right roles to achieve its objectives.
• Implement best practices in recruitment to enhance the candidate experience and improve overall hiring outcomes

• Partner with department heads and hiring managers to align recruitment with business strategy.
• Employ diverse sourcing methods to cultivate a strong talent pipeline, forecasting future needs and fostering diversity.
• Monitor industry trends and employ innovative strategies to attract top talent and maintain a competitive edge.
• Represent AMW positively in recruitment events and networking, enhancing employer brand.
• Foster strong partnerships with internal stakeholders, providing guidance on recruitment strategies and collaborating on workforce planning initiatives.
• Utilize recruitment metrics for data-driven decisions, process optimization, and continuous improvement analysis.
• Provide insights and recommendations based on recruitment data to enhance overall talent acquisition effectiveness.

What equips you for the role

• Masters Degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration or relevant field.
• Bachelor's Degree or Professional Qualification in Human Resources or Business Administration
• Minimum 8 years’ experience as a Talent Acquisition Partner or similar role, preferably in Automotive industry.

Required skills to be successful

• Stay abreast of industry trends, competitive intelligence, and innovative recruitment strategies to attract the best talent
• Excellent communication skills and negotiation skills.
• Stakeholder management.
• Employer branding.
• Complexity management.
• Excellent organizing and presentation skills.

If you believe you're a good fit for the position described above, please send your CV to AMW.careerswithus@amwltd.com within 14 days of this advertisement.