(Sr.) HR Manager, Talent Acquisition Lead- R&D and Above Market

Astrazeneca

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES: Strategic Partnership and Business Alignment : Partner with HR and business Leadership to understand business priorities and translate them into comprehensive talent acquisition strategies for China R&D and above market. Provide strategic consultation to Hiring Managers and HR Business Partners on workforce planning and talent pipeline development. Team Leadership and Development : Lead, coach, and develop a team of Talent Acquisition Partners and coordinate with onsite recruiters. Monitor team delivery using reports, metrics, and KPIs to drive performance improvements; provide ongoing training and capability building to ensure team excellence. Recruitment Program Implementation : Plan, coordinate, and oversee the recruitment and selection strategy for assigned business. Ensure recruitment services comply with Global Recruitment and China policies/guidelines; Implement best practices in sourcing, screening, and assessment of high-caliber talent. Stakeholder Engagement: Proactively engage with senior business leaders (Leadership teams -1/-2), Hiring Managers, and HR Business Partners. Guide the business on interview approaches, assessment techniques, and candidate evaluation methodologies, act as a trusted advisor on talent acquisition matters. Talent Pipeline and Sourcing Excellence : Display a pro-active, tenacious, and innovative approach to identify and attract right talents. Build and maintain pipelines of qualified candidates to meet current and anticipated business needs. Demonstrate expertise in sourcing strategies for R&D functions. Proactively build understanding of overseas R&D talent markets through diverse channels, including talent mapping and market intelligence, to identify key talent pools and drive effective attraction strategies. Project and Change Management: Lead strategic ad-hoc projects relating to talent acquisition across China R&D. manage end-to-end recruitment campaigns with clear timelines and deliverables. REQUIREMENTS: Education and experience : Bachelor's degree or above; minimum 8+ years of work experience, including at least 5 years in talent acquisition roles. Experience managing a sizable team in a global company with a fast-paced working environment preferred. Leadership and Team Management: Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and develop high-performing teams; Experience in performance management, capability building, and driving team accountability. Language and Communication: Fluent English speaker with excellent written and oral communication skills in both English and Chinese; ability to communicate effectively across different levels of the organization and with global stakeholders. Travel Requirements: 5%-10% business travel will be needed across different operations sites.