Assistant Manager - Talent Acquisition & Development

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ISO…Industry: FMCG – Animal Farm & Dairy Products Manufacturing Work Type: Full-time, On-site Job Purpose: The Assistant Manager – Talent Acquisition & Development is responsible for managing the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle, onboarding, and employee development initiatives across the organization. This role focuses on sourcing the right talent, driving employer branding, enhancing workforce capabilities through training & development, and supporting overall talent management strategies in alignment with the organizational goals in a high-performance production and farm-based FMCG setup.Key Responsibilities: 1. Talent Acquisition (30%)Lead and manage the recruitment process for all functions including production, farm operations, QA/QC, logistics, R&D, sales & marketing, and support functions.Collaborate with department heads to identify manpower needs and workforce planning aligned to seasonal and business demands.Develop and execute talent sourcing strategies through job boards, recruitment agencies, social media, and employee referrals.Screen resumes, conduct initial interviews, shortlist candidates, and coordinate technical/functional interviews.Maintain a strong pipeline of candidates for critical and recurring roles across farm, production unit, and corporate functions.Ensure recruitment TAT (Turn-Around-Time) is optimized and positions are closed as per SLA.Design and implement onboarding and induction plans customized for plant-based roles, farm workers, and corporate staff.Maintain recruitment MIS including hiring funnel, cost per hire, source of hire, and time to fill.2. Talent Development (70%)Work with the HR Manager to identify training needs through TNAs, performance appraisals, and skill-gap assessments across farm operations and production teams.Plan, organize, and evaluate training programs focused on: Dairy farm management GMP & hygiene practices in milk production Food safety, quality systems, and ISO/IATF standards Soft skills, behavioral and leadership development Coordinate with external training providers and internal SMEs to deliver training modules.Track post-training effectiveness, employee feedback, and ROI on learning programs.Maintain training calendars, logs, and compliance records.Support talent engagement activities such as succession planning, Hi Po (High-Potential) identification, and career pathing.Key Interfaces: Department Heads (Production, Farm, QA/QC, Supply Chain, Sales, Admin)External recruitment partners and consultants Government and regulatory bodies (for statutory recruitments/approvals)Training partners and industry experts HR Shared Services / Payroll Key KPIs / Success Metrics: Recruitment TAT, cost per hire, offer-to-join ratio Manpower availability vs budgeted headcount Training hours per employee, training effectiveness score Attrition rate, engagement levels in new hires Succession readiness for critical roles Qualifications & Experience: Master’s Degree in HR / Business Administration; MBA/PGDM in HR preferred.12-15 years of relevant experience in talent acquisition and L&D, preferably in FMCG or food manufacturing industry.CIPD 7 or SHRM-SCP certification mandatory.Minimum 8-10 years of experience in a progressive HR leadership role Prior experience with production/factory-based hiring is essential.Exposure to dairy/farm-based operations is a significant advantage.Strong sourcing and interviewing skills for blue-collar and white-collar roles Ability to manage hiring at scale and under tight deadlines Good understanding of labor laws, statutory requirements, and compliance Knowledge of dairy/farm operations and hygiene practices is a plus Strong interpersonal and communication skills Familiarity with ATS systems and MS Office tools (Excel, Power Point)Analytical mindset to evaluate hiring trends, training needs, and ROIPassion for working in an agribusiness/dairy-centric environment Flexible and adaptive to farm and factory working conditions Culturally sensitive and capable of dealing with diverse workforces (farm labor, production staff, technical teams)Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Human Resources and Administrative Industries Food and Beverage Manufacturing Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Emirates Industry for Camel Milk & Products "Camelicious" by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Talent Acquisition Manager” roles.Regional HR Operations Team Lead Talent Acquisition Asia Oceania Africa Region Manager/Senior Manager - Recruitment - Dubai Holding Group Services Assistant Manager – Talent and Leadership Development Regional HR Operations Team Lead – Talent Acquisition (Asia Oceania Africa Region)Group Senior Manager - Talent and Leadership Development Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist - Allied Health Senior Manager - HR Business Partner (National Talent) - Dubai Holding Entertainment Group Talent Acquisition Director (TAD001)Freelance Recruitment Professional / Business Development Manager / HR Recruiter Senior Student Recruitment Manager - UAEManager International Operations - National Talent Assistant Manager (National Talent) - Engineering - Jumeirah Burj Al Arab Senior Specialist, Talent Acquisition (225-703)HR Manager (m/w/d) - Talent Acquisition Specialist Finance & Trading - Dubai Talent Acquisition Trainee - Supply Chain Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates 2 hours ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. 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