As a
Talent Program Manager
within our Talent Acquisition
team, you will be a strategic leader responsible for managing and enhancing recruitment initiatives across the JAPAC
and EMEA
regions. This role requires a combination of operational excellence, strategic thinking, and relationship-building to create and execute talent acquisition programs that attract high-quality candidates while fostering an exceptional candidate experience. You will be a key partner to
Talent Advisors
, Recruiting Managers
, and senior business leaders
, working collaboratively to align recruitment strategies with the organization s growth objectives. Your efforts will focus on optimizing recruiting processes, integrating talent insights into business planning, improving hiring practices, and driving key recruitment programs across the regions.
Key Responsibilities
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Talent Acquisition Strategy & Hiring Support
- Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) for business unit hiring needs, skill gaps, and workforce strengths.
- Support new hiring manager onboarding: provide guidance on OCI s Bartender program, leveling guidelines, and offer processes (including exceptions).
- Facilitate and track completion of interviewer training (behavioral-based and systems/process).
- Curate business unit-specific recruiting materials, including tailored candidate pitches (Employee Value Proposition) and communications.
- Own interviewer rosters and logistics for hiring blitzes/super days.
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Tools & Process Enablement
- Provide hands-on training and support for hiring managers using Oracle Recruiting Cloud (ORC) and the Interview Toolkit (ITK).
- Act as the escalation point for tool errors or process improvement opportunities.
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Talent Sourcing & Engagement
- Collaborate with hiring managers and business leaders to run referral campaigns and targeted lead generation initiatives.
- Monitor and enhance candidate experience: ensure smooth interview flow, reduce delays, identify pain points, and maintain engagement pre-start.
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Data Integrity & Workforce Planning
- Ensure high-quality recruiting data (e.g., requisitions, PINs, HPM alignment) to support accurate reporting.
- Partner with Recruiting Managers to forecast headcount trends using attrition data and business inputs.
- Drive accountability for clean, accurate hiring metrics across the region.
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Business Partnership & Confidentiality
- Build trust-based relationships with senior stakeholders by demonstrating sound business judgment and discretion in all recruiting matters.
- Anticipate future hiring needs and proactively align with Talent Advisors and business leaders to meet them.
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Other Responsibilities
- Contribute to broader initiatives that improve the hiring health and efficiency of the organization across OCI.
Preferred Qualifications
- 8+ years of experience in talent acquisition, recruiting operations, or business operations (preferably in the tech industry).
- Strong communication and influencing skills, including experience working with senior executives.
- Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret recruiting data and drive actionable insights.
- Proven ability to identify process inefficiencies and implement scalable solutions.
- High attention to detail, urgency, and accountability.
- Comfortable working independently and in a cross-regional team environment.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Education
- Bachelor s degree required.