Talent Acquisition Supervisor – ESA Sampoerna Group
ESA Sampoerna Group is seeking a young talent Recruiter to be stationed as Talent Acquisition Supervisor in Holding scope. This Surabaya based position has the following responsibilities:
- Supervise and mentor a team of recruiters, providing ongoing coaching, training, and performance feedback while managing priorities to ensure all hiring goals are met consistently.
- Manage team workload and priorities to maintain time‑to‑fill and quality‑of‑hire targets.
- Collaborate with hiring managers and department heads to understand current and future manpower planning and develop specific hiring plans.
- Develop and implement innovative sourcing strategies to build a pipeline of diverse, qualified candidates for both active and passive roles, utilizing job portals, professional networks, and other tools.
- Design and execute effective selection strategies, including screening, interviewing, and background checks, to ensure only qualified candidates are selected.
- Enhance the company’s employer brand through social media, career events, and candidate communications.
- Conduct onboarding processes for new hires.
- Bachelor’s degree in Psychology with a minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar field.
- Strong competency in the Talent Acquisition Process (sourcing, selection, placement, onboarding).
- Willingness to be based in Head Office – Surabaya.
We are looking for an experienced Talent Acquisition Manager to lead our recruitment strategies and ensure the organization attracts, hires, and retains the best talent. This role requires a strong background in psychological assessment, advanced sourcing techniques, and proven expertise in executive search or headhunting.
Key Responsibilities- Lead the end-to-end recruitment process, from workforce planning and job profiling to sourcing, interviewing, and onboarding.
- Develop and implement innovative talent acquisition strategies to attract high-caliber candidates for key roles.
- Utilize psychological assessment tools and methodologies to ensure candidate-job fit and support objective hiring decisions.
- Build and manage a strong talent pipeline for current and future organizational needs.
- Partner with business leaders and hiring managers to understand talent requirements and provide consultative recruitment support.
- Drive headhunting and executive search activities for senior-level and niche positions.
- Enhance the company’s employer brand to position the organization as an employer of choice.
- Monitor recruitment metrics and provide insights for continuous improvement.
- Manage and mentor recruitment team members.
- Bachelor’s degree in Psychology or Human Resources Management (Master’s degree is a plus).
- Minimum 4 years of talent acquisition experience, with at least part of the career spent in a headhunting or executive search consultancy.
- Solid knowledge and hands‑on experience with psychological assessment tools and recruitment methodologies.
- Strong network and proven ability to headhunt for senior, critical, niche, and specialized roles.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities with professionalism and strategic foresight.
- Willingness to be based in Surabaya.
Meratus Group is a leading integrated maritime and logistics operator in Indonesia. We are seeking dynamic and experienced Talent Acquisition Leads to oversee recruitment operations and drive strategic hiring initiatives across multiple business units. Positioned in Surabaya, this role will lead a small team of recruiters and coordinators to align with workforce planning, employer branding, and talent pipeline development.
Position SummaryThe ideal candidate will bring deep recruitment expertise, strong stakeholder management skills, and the ability to balance hands‑on execution with strategic oversight. You will work closely with HR leadership and business heads to attract top talent, enhance candidate experience, and position Meratus as an employer of choice in the logistics and maritime sector.
Key Responsibilities Strategic Talent Acquisition Leadership- Lead and manage the full‑cycle recruitment process across departments, ensuring timely and quality hires aligned with business needs.
- Partner with HRBPs and business leaders to forecast hiring demand and develop proactive sourcing strategies.
- Oversee the development and maintenance of talent pipelines for critical roles and future growth areas.
- Monitor market trends and competitor activity to inform sourcing and branding strategies.
- Supervise and mentor a team of recruiters and recruitment support staff, fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Conduct regular performance reviews, coaching sessions, and training to build team capability.
- Implement recruitment best practices, process improvements, and compliance standards.
- Act as a trusted advisor to hiring managers, guiding them through role scoping, interview planning, and candidate selection.
- Facilitate hiring manager training on recruitment tools, interview techniques, and candidate experience.
- Resolve escalations and ensure alignment between recruitment outcomes and business expectations.
- Lead employer branding initiatives such as job fairs, campus outreach, social media campaigns, and industry events.
- Ensure a seamless and engaging candidate experience from application to onboarding.
- Collaborate with Marketing and Communications to amplify Meratus EVP across digital and offline channels.
- Track and analyze recruitment metrics (time‑to‑fill, cost‑per‑hire, pipeline health, etc.) to drive performance and decision‑making.
- Maintain and optimize ATS/CRM usage, ensuring data accuracy and reporting capability.
- Prepare monthly dashboards and insights for HR and executive leadership.
- Minimum 10 years of progressive recruitment experience, including at least 2 years in a team leadership or senior advisory role.
- Proven success in hiring across logistics, maritime, engineering, or supply‑chain sectors.
- Strong sourcing skills including market mapping, passive candidate engagement, and executive search techniques.
- Familiarity with regional talent markets across Indonesia and Southeast Asia is a plus.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Business, or a related field.
- Certifications in recruitment, employer branding, or HR analytics are advantageous.
- Strategic mindset with strong operational discipline and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Proficiency in ATS/CRM platforms, LinkedIn Recruiter, and recruitment analytics tools.
- Fluent in Bahasa Indonesia and English.
- Lead a high‑impact function within a legacy brand driving transformation in Southeast Asia.
- Collaborate with senior leaders on workforce strategy and organizational growth.
- Enjoy a dynamic, inclusive workplace that values innovation, integrity, and development.
- Access regional exposure, leadership development, and career progression opportunities.