Talent Attraction Lead, Hong Kong

Schneider Electric; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Schneider Electric Hong Kong is seeking a strategic Talent Acquisition Lead to shape workforce decisions, lead the local TA team and drive employer branding initiatives. You will partner with business leaders and HR partners on planning, priorities and risk assessment while influencing regional talent strategy.

As a member of the China Talent Acquisition Leadership Community, you will accelerate innovation, leverage data, and implement AI-enabled recruiting practices to elevate hiring outcomes

Qualifications

• 8+ years in a multinational company with Talent Acquisition leadership experience.
• Proven ability to partner with senior leaders and drive workforce decisions.
• Direct sourcing, talent mapping and employer branding experience.
• Analytical mindset; capable of turning market data into business recommendations.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead Talent Acquisition strategy and delivery for Schneider Electric Hong Kong.
• Coach and develop the local TA team to deliver strong hiring outcomes and stakeholder experience.
• Partner with business leaders and HR Partners on workforce planning and critical hiring priorities.
• Build sustainable talent pipelines across strategic and hard-to-find segments.
• Contribute to the China TA Leadership Community and share best practices.
• Advise leaders on talent availability, market competitiveness and hiring risks.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Workforce planning

Employer branding

Direct sourcing

Talent mapping

Analytical thinking

Communication

Job description

Make an Impact with Schneider Electric

At Schneider Electric, we believe great people make a great company.

We are seeking a highly strategic and business-oriented Talent Acquisition Lead to lead our Hong Kong Talent Acquisition and Employer Branding agenda.

This role goes beyond hiring delivery. As a member of the China Talent Acquisition Leadership Community, you will partner with business leaders to shape workforce decisions through talent strategy, market intelligence, competitor insights, and innovative talent solutions.

You will lead and develop the local Talent Acquisition team while contributing to talent transformation initiatives across China and East Asia. For individuals passionate about the future of talent, digital innovation, and AI-enabled recruiting, this role offers a unique platform to drive meaningful impact at both country and regional levels.

What You Will Do

Lead Talent Acquisition & Employer Branding for Hong Kong

• Own the end-to-end Talent Acquisition strategy and delivery for Schneider Electric Hong Kong.
• Lead, coach and develop the local Talent Acquisition team to deliver exceptional hiring outcomes and stakeholder experience.
• Partner with business leaders and HR Business Partners on workforce planning, critical hiring priorities and talent risk assessment.
• Build sustainable talent pipelines across strategic and hard-to-find talent segments.

Contribute to the China Talent Acquisition Leadership Community

• Serve as an active member of the China Talent Acquisition Leadership Core Team.
• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition leaders across China to define priorities, share best practices and accelerate innovation.
• Provide coaching to Talent Attraction projects and transformation initiatives.

Act as a Strategic Talent Advisor to the Business

• Translate talent market dynamics into actionable business insights.
• Conduct competitor talent mapping, talent intelligence and workforce trend analysis to support strategic decision-making.
• Advise leaders on talent availability, market competitiveness, compensation positioning and hiring risks.
• Develop talent market perspectives that help the business anticipate future talent challenges and opportunities.
• Leverage data and insights to improve hiring effectiveness, talent planning and workforce competitiveness.

Champion AI and the Future of Recruiting

• Act as an AI pioneer within the Talent Acquisition community.
• Explore and adopt AI, automation and digital tools to simplify recruiting activities and enhance recruiter productivity.
• Drive initiatives that improve sourcing effectiveness, talent intelligence generation and operational efficiency.
• Promote a culture of continuous learning, experimentation and innovation across the Talent Acquisition team.
• Help shape the next generation of Talent Acquisition capabilities through emerging technologies and data-driven practices.

What We Are Looking For

Essential

• At least 8 years’ working experience in multinational company. Proven Talent Acquisition leadership experience in a multinational environment.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills with the ability to partner effectively with senior business leaders.
• Demonstrated ability to lead a team while driving operational excellence and talent outcomes.
• Strong business acumen and understanding of workforce planning and talent strategy.
• Experience in direct sourcing, talent mapping and employer branding.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to transform market data into business recommendations.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Rewards designed for you

Our Total Rewards is our way of saying: We see you and we value you. It’s more than just pay and benefits—it’s a meaningful investment in you. It is designed to help you perform, grow, feel safe, and elevate your potential. The package helps you care for yourself and your family, plan your future, grow your skills and career, collaborate in an inclusive workplace, and contribute to your community. At Schneider Electric, we’re here for what matters most to you. Discover more at our Career Page.

* Country-specific programs and initiatives may be available.

Looking to make an IMPACT with your career?

When you are thinking about joining a new team, culture matters. At Schneider Electric, our values and behaviors are the foundation for creating a great culture to support business success. We believe that our IMPACT values – Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, Teamwork – starts with us.

IMPACT is also your invitation to join Schneider Electric where you can contribute to turning sustainability ambition into actions, no matter what role you play. It is a call to connect your career with the ambition of achieving a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable world.

We are looking for IMPACT Makers; exceptional people who turn sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization. We celebrate IMPACT Makers and believe everyone has the potential to be one.

€40 billion global revenue
+9% organic growth
150 000+ employees in 100+ countries

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