Recruitment and Employee Development (RED) Manager

English 1 Indonesia; Jakarta Utara; On-site; IDR 100.000.000 - 200.000.000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Jakarta Utara seeks a Recruitment and Employee Development Manager to drive national talent strategy. The role involves managing recruitment, learning, and development, and positioning the company as an employer of choice. Ideal candidates will have strong experience in HR leadership and team management. Join us to shape the future of education through talent and culture.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in recruitment and employee development.
• Proven ability to manage diverse teams across functions.
• Expertise in employer branding and recruitment marketing.

Responsibilities

• Lead national strategies for recruitment and employee development.
• Manage and coach a multi-disciplinary team.
• Drive employer branding and recruitment marketing.

Skills

Recruitment expertise

Team management

Employer branding

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Project management

Job description

Recruitment and Employee Development (RED) Manager

About Us
English 1 is a global leader in education, inspiring young minds through language learning and cultural experiences. Operating over 120 centres across Indonesia, we are committed to delivering high-quality instruction and professional growth within a supportive and inclusive culture. Our mission is World-Class Education. Lifelong Success – and that starts with attracting and developing the very best team.

The Role
The Recruitment and Employee Development (RED) Manager is a senior leadership position responsible for driving English 1’s national talent strategy. You will lead recruitment, learning and development, and employer branding—positioning English 1 as an employer of choice in the education sector. Managing a national team, you will shape the employee experience from first contact through to professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead national strategies for recruitment, training, and employee development.
• Manage and coach a multi-disciplinary team (L&D, Training, Project Admin).
• Drive employer branding and recruitment marketing to attract top talent.
• Oversee the design and delivery of impactful CPD programs and national training events.
• Monitor pipelines, training effectiveness, and workforce planning using data-driven insights.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders to align talent initiatives with organizational goals.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in recruitment, employee development, or HR leadership.
• Proven ability to manage diverse teams across functions.
• Expertise in employer branding and recruitment marketing.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and project skills.
• Background in education or language training.
• Familiarity with international recruitment.
• Experience in multi-site or distributed organizations.
• Track record of improving candidate and employee engagement.

Why Join Us

At English 1, we believe great teaching changes lives—and that starts with a strong team. As RED Manager, you’ll play a central role in shaping how we attract, develop, and retain our people nationwide. If you are passionate about talent, learning, and culture—and ready to make an impact at scale—we’d love to hear from you.

English 1 is headquartered in Switzerland, with over 300 schools for learners aged 3–18 in China and Indonesia. Our innovative curriculum combines global standards with local needs. We believe education is a team effort. Every staff member helps create a safe, happy space where students grow and succeed. Together, we’re not just teaching English—we’re equipping the next generation with skills and confidence to shape the future.