TA Director, Greater China, Shanghai (CN)

The Company

Our client is a leading organisation in the industrial and manufacturing sector, operating across the end-to-end value chain—from R&D and production to commercial and supply chain functions. With a large employee population, the company maintains Greater China as an independent and strategically important market, allowing for localised decision-making and agility. It is recognised for its sustainable and long-term business approach, with strong operational foundations and a stable presence in the region. The regional headquarters is based in Shanghai, serving as the central hub for leadership and coordination across Greater China.

The Role

The TA Director position is a strategic and high-impact leadership role, reporting directly to the Global TA organisation. The role is responsible for leading a sizable in-house TA team across Greater China, supporting a business with high hiring volume and operating in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. The TA Director will play a critical role in driving end-to-end recruitment strategy and execution, while partnering closely with business leaders and key HR stakeholders to ensure talent needs are met proactively and effectively. The position requires a strong blend of operational excellence, stakeholder management, and strategic thinking, with the ability to navigate complexity and scale hiring solutions to meet business growth and transformation needs. For a seasoned TA leader, this means a solid opportunity to make a real impact—both in shaping the talent acquisition strategy and in influencing the broader organisational direction at a pivotal time of growth and transformation.

The Individual

For the TA Director position, we are looking for a mature and strategic talent acquisition leader with relevant industry knowledge, ideally from the manufacturing or industrial sectors. The ideal candidate should demonstrate solid leadership capabilities—someone who can guide, inspire, and develop a high-performing TA team in a fast-moving and complex environment. They should possess strong stakeholder engagement skills, with a proven ability to influence and partner with business leaders across functions and levels. We are seeking someone who brings a balanced approach: strategic yet hands-on, capable of both shaping long-term talent strategies and rolling up their sleeves to ensure effective execution. Agility, resilience, and a practical mindset are essential to thrive in this high-volume, high-demand role. The right candidate will be passionate about talent, proactive in addressing challenges, and committed to driving business success through impactful hiring.