Manager – Talent Acquisition & Development

WE ARE HIRING: Manager – Talent Acquisition & Development 

Location: Ranala, Sri Lanka
Employment Type: Full Time
Industry: FMCG / Manufacturing 

Role Overview 

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Manager – Talent Acquisition & Development to lead strategic talent acquisition, performance management, learning and development, and talent management initiatives within a fast-paced business environment. The successful candidate will play a critical role in attracting top talent, driving organizational capability development, strengthening leadership pipelines, enhancing employee engagement, and embedding a high-performance culture aligned with business objectives. This role requires a strategic HR professional capable of partnering with senior leadership while delivering impactful people initiatives that contribute to long-term organizational success. 

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end talent acquisition function, ensuring the attraction, selection, and retention of high-quality talent.
• Develop and execute recruitment strategies that support current and future workforce requirements.
• Build and maintain strong talent pipelines for critical and specialist positions.
• Drive performance management processes and initiatives aligned with organizational goals and business strategy.
• Partner with leadership teams to establish performance expectations, monitor outcomes, and support employee development.
• Design and implement talent management and succession planning frameworks to ensure leadership continuity and organizational sustainability.
• Identify, assess, and develop high-potential employees through structured development programs.
• Lead employee engagement initiatives that strengthen culture, collaboration, and organizational commitment.
• Support the development and reinforcement of organizational values and desired workplace behaviours.
• Utilize HR analytics and workforce insights to support data-driven decision-making and HR strategy development.
• Design, implement, and evaluate learning and development programs that build organizational capability.
• Conduct Training Needs Analysis (TNA) and develop learning interventions tailored to business requirements.
• Manage the end-to-end training lifecycle, including program design, facilitation coordination, implementation, and effectiveness evaluation.
• Drive employer branding initiatives that enhance organizational reputation and talent attraction.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across the organization to support workforce planning and capability development initiatives.
• Monitor HR trends, talent market developments, and best practices to continuously improve people strategies.

Candidate Profile

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Management, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• A Master's Degree will be an added advantage.
• 5–7 years of progressive HR experience.
• Strong exposure to FMCG and/or Manufacturing environments is essential.
• Proven expertise in Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development, Performance Management, and Talent Management.
• Experience implementing succession planning and employee development frameworks.
• Strong understanding of HR best practices and modern talent management strategies.
• Excellent analytical skills with experience utilizing HR metrics and workforce data.
• Strong computer literacy and familiarity with HR systems and digital tools.
• Excellent command of English, both written and spoken.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to engage, influence, and collaborate effectively across all organizational levels.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and drive results in fast-paced business environments.
• Passion for people development, organizational growth, and building high-performing teams.

Ready to take your career to new heights? 

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Our client is looking for a skilled individual to fill the role of Manager – Talent Acquisition & Development. 

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