Talent Acquisition Manager

Coca-Cola HBC; Milano; On-site; EUR 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Coca-Cola HBC is seeking a Business Unit TA Manager to evolve Talent Acquisition into a strategic partner. You will lead a TA team, drive end-to-end recruitment for senior roles, and build organizational capability and process excellence across hiring practices.

You will partner with senior leaders and business units, ensuring compliant, well-documented processes in ATS, and deliver strong hiring outcomes aligned with business growth.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in Talent Acquisition, including team leadership.
• Proven track record of hiring for leadership or high-impact roles in FMCG or multinational environments.
• Advanced interviewing and candidate evaluation expertise.
• Proficiency with modern ATS & CRM solutions and sourcing tools.
• Ability to influence senior leaders and drive continuous improvement.
• University degree in a relevant field.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of TA Partners and Senior TA Partners, fostering excellence and performance.
• Personally manage senior-level hiring for high-impact positions in BU.
• Lead or support strategic recruitment initiatives with senior business stakeholder engagement.
• Partner with P&C and leadership to strengthen interviewing and assessment capabilities.

Skills

Talent Acquisition

Leadership hiring

Advanced interviewing

ATS/CRM proficiency

Influence senior leaders

University degree

Education

University degree in a relevant field

Tools

Avature ATS

CRM tools

Job description

We’re evolving how we hire and elevating Talent Acquisition as a true strategic partner to the business. As Business Unit TA Manager, you will lead this evolution within your Business Unit, shaping and implementing a forward-looking strategy, building trusted partnerships with senior leaders, and leading your team to deliver exceptional hiring outcomes. Your leadership will ensure that talent becomes a true driver of growth, with stronger alignment to business needs, consistent execution, and a lasting step-change in how we hire.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Team Leadership (~30% of time allocation)

• Lead and develop a team of TA Partners and Senior TA Partners, fostering a culture of excellence, learning, and performance
• Ensure clear roles, efficient processes, and accountability across the team
• Conduct regular performance check-ins, development planning, and capability assessments

End-to-End Recruitment Delivery (~50% of time allocation)

• Personally manage senior-level hiring for high-impact positions in BU
• Lead or support strategic recruitment initiatives requiring senior business stakeholder engagement
• Ensure proactive sourcing, talent mapping, and assessment processes are applied consistently

Organizational TA Capability Building & Process Excellence (~20% of time allocation)

• Partner with P&C and business leadership to strengthen hiring manager capability in interviewing, assessments, talent scouting and ambassadorship
• Ensure all TA processes align with compliance standards and are fully documented in ATS (Avature)
• Conduct hiring audits, provide insights on hiring performance, and identify areas for continuous improvement

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

• Strong experience in Talent Acquisition, including team leadership
• Proven track record of hiring for leadership or high-impact roles in FMCG or multinational environments
• Advanced interviewing and candidate evaluation expertise
• Proficiency with modern ATS & CRM solutions and sourcing tools
• Ability to influence senior leaders and drive continuous improvement
• University degree in a relevant field

HOW WE’LL SUPPORT YOU

• A personalized onboarding journey with a buddy and a strong People & Culture and business network to help you succeed from day one.
• Structured TA capability programs with well-established processes, tools and metrics
• Continuous learning and development opportunities that accelerate your growth and expand your expertise.
• A collaborative culture where we grow every day, lead the change, and win together.

The annual gross base salary for this position starts from € 85.000, in addition to our benefits

We are Coca-Cola Hellenic, a growth-focused consumer goods business and strategic bottling partner of the Coca-Cola Company. We bottle, distribute and sell an unrivalled range of products in 29 markets in Europe, Africa and Eurasia. As we do, we create value for all stakeholders, support socio-economic growth and build a more positive environmental impact.

At Coca-Cola HBC, we are an inclusive employer that thrives on diversity. This means our environment provides equal opportunities for all, regardless of race, color, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Join us in nurturing a culture where everyone belongs and contributes to our collective success.