Talent Acquisition Manager

• Act as a consultative advisor to hiring managers, providing talent market insights, competitor benchmarks, and workforce trends to inform hiring decisions.
• Influence and challenge business stakeholders to think beyond immediate hiring needs, aligning talent acquisition with dentsu’s long-term business and organizational priorities.
• Partner with HRBPs to ensure recruitment strategies integrate with workforce planning, succession pipelines, and diversity goals.
• Own the end-to-end recruitment process for complex and business-critical roles, from talent mapping, sourcing, and assessment through to offer negotiation and onboarding.
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of diverse talent for key functions
• Develop targeted sourcing strategies leveraging market research, social media, and professional networks to engage high-caliber passive candidates.
• Drive an exceptional candidate and hiring manager experience through consultative engagement, transparent communication, and timely execution.
• Champion dentsu’s brand in the market by representing the organization at industry events, networking forums, and with external partners.
• Lead or support regional and local recruitment-related projects, including diversity initiatives, recruitment technology improvements, and talent pipeline programs.

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent professional experience.
• 6–8 years of progressive recruiting experience in a medium to high-volume, high hiring bar environment.
• Bilingual fluency in English and Mandarin (additional languages a plus).

• Proven ability to consult with and influence senior business stakeholders, providing data-driven insights and shaping talent decisions.
• Experience in Media or advertising agency talent markets strongly preferred.
• Track record of building sourcing strategies for scarce, high-demand talent segments.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and negotiation skills with the ability to engage both senior leaders and candidates effectively.
• Demonstrated success in managing recruitment projects or initiatives beyond BAU hiring (e.g., employer branding, referral campaigns)
• Prior experience in search firms welcomed.

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