Senior Manager, COE Talent Acquisition

Who We Are

Suntory Beverage & Food strives to be the most locally beloved beverage company in every market we serve. Guided by our founding principles of "Growing for Good," "Yatte Minahare" (the spirit of bold ambition), and "Giving Back to Society", we pursue sustainable growth, bold innovation, and meaningful social impact. Across the Asia Pacific region, we proudly offer trusted brands including Ribena®, Lucozade Sport™, BRAND'S® Essence of Chicken, Tea+, BOSS Coffee, V Energy - delivering quality products that honor our commitment to harmony with people and nature.

About your role

As the Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition of Suntory Pepsico Beverage Thailand (SPBT), you will architect and lead the talent acquisition strategy for SPBT, ensuring our organisation attracts, engages, and retains exceptional talent to drive growth, innovation, and cultural resonance. This role demands a dynamic leader who can balance strategic foresight with operational excellence across diverse markets and functions. The role reports to Director, CoE Talent Acquisition Asia.

What You'll Do

Strategic Talent Acquisition
•    Accountable for delivering against organisational resourcing needs, partnering with our People and Culture (P&C) Business Partners and Business Leaders to ensure that resourcing needs are met. You will act as a business partner and consult with Leaders on recruitment strategies, insights and market trends.
•    Partner with the business to translate business strategy into recruitment/sourcing strategies, applying a proactive lens to ensure we are future fit for our upcoming talent needs. 
•    Own end to end Talent Acquisition processes including developing selection criterion, assessing candidate capability through selection tools and managing TA online platforms (e.g., professional networks and social media channels).
•    Provide coaching and training to hiring managers on their role in the recruitment process, including but not limited to; assessment and selection, interview technique, promotion of career opportunities and Suntory’s employer brand
•    Optimise existing systems and tools to continuously improve the overall talent acquisition process and experience for key stakeholders involved (including Talent Acquisition, Candidates and Hiring Managers). 

Candidate Experience
•    Elevate the candidate experience by providing timely feedback and support throughout the recruitment process.
•    Collaborate with the Talent Acquisition team to improve the overall candidate experience.
•    Identify and implement innovative solutions to streamline and enhance the recruitment process.
•    Actively solicit and act on candidate feedback to continuously improve our talent acquisition practices.

Employer Brand Enhancement
•    Collaborate with relevant internal stakeholders (such as Corporate Affairs and Marketing) to support with the development and execution of employer branding strategies and initiatives.
•    Create compelling and authentic employer brand narratives to attract top talent.
•    Champion diversity and inclusion efforts within recruitment to strengthen our brand's reputation.
•    Elevate the company’s employer brand in Thailand through localised EVP campaigns, digital engagement, and strategic partnerships
•    Drive thought leadership in talent attraction, including DEI-forward messaging and sustainability narratives

Responsibilities

Talent Reporting & Analytics

• Use data and formal measurement channels to track the performance impact of workforce solutions on business outcomes and continuously improve and adapt services/offerings to meet the changing requirements of the business.
• Support with the development and maintenance of comprehensive talent acquisition reporting and analytics dashboards to support data led talent conversations.
• Generate insights from data to drive data-informed decision-making.
• Identify trends, areas of improvement, and opportunities for efficiency in the recruitment process.

Strategic Initiatives & Project Delivery

• Lead aspects of the attraction and selection strategy for the projects including embedding inclusive hiring practices
• Support with the delivery of employee value proposition initiatives (internal and external)
• Partner with DEI, Communications, and Culture teams to ensure hiring reflects the company’s values and regional aspirations

Team Support 

• Lead and develop a high-performing talent acquisition team, fostering collaboration, innovation, and accountability
• Optimise recruitment processes, tools, and vendor ecosystems to ensure speed, quality, and compliance
• Establish and monitor KPIs across countries, integrating insights into regional HR dashboards
• Demonstrate core capabilities in sourcing, screening, assessment, and selection, while mentoring others to do the same

What's in it for you

Exciting oppportunity to participate or lead global intiatives, interact and influence across regions.

What You need to be successful

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Communications, Marketing, or other related discipline.
• Possesses relevant experience, preferably in an in-house capacity.
• Exposure to FMCG industry is preferred
• Ability to tie strategic sourcing solutions to business imperatives and talent agenda.
• Deep internet research and networking skills that enables one to build a consistent and sustainable talent pipeline.
• Demonstrated experience improving systems, processes, and procedures.
• Possesses the ability to influence as a strategic consultant.
• High level of executive maturity that enables one to develop strong partnerships
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately
• Team coaching/management experience.

Our DEI Commitment

At Suntory, we recognize that diverse knowledge, perspectives, and backgrounds contribute to our collective success. We are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where all individuals can bring their whole selves to work every day, regardless of race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or any other protected characteristic.

Our recruitment and selection processes are designed to highlight what Suntory offers as an employer while allowing candidates to share their unique skills and experiences. We understand that career trajectories vary, and if you believe your experience/background can benefit our team, we encourage you to apply. We endeavor to make our interview process as inclusive as possible and offer reasonable accommodations as needed. Together, we can cultivate a workplace where everyone can thrive and propel our mission of Growing for Good.