Talent Acquisition Manager

Date: 9 Mar 2026

Country: India

Function: Human Resources

Sub-Function: Human Resources

Olam Agri is a market leading, differentiated food, feed and fibre agri-business with a global origination footprint, processing capabilities and deep understanding of market needs built over 35 years. With a strong presence in high-growth emerging markets and products across grains & oilseeds, wheat milling & pasta, rice, edible oils, specialty grains & seeds, animal feed & protein, cotton, wood products, rubber, sugar & bioenergy and risk management solutions, Olam Agri is at the heart of global food and agri-trade flows with 45.1 million MT in volume handled in 2024. Focused on transforming food, feed and fibre for a more sustainable future, it aims at creating value for customers, enable farming communities to prosper sustainably and strive for a food-secure future. Olam Agri Holdings Limited, which holds the Olam Agri business, is a 64.6% owned subsidiary of Olam Group. 35.4% of Olam Agri Holdings is owned by SALIC International Investment Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of Olam Agri’s strategic partner The Saudi Agricultural and Livestock Company.

Job Description

We are seeking a high‑calibre and experienced Talent Acquisition Manager to lead and scale the continued growth of Olam Agri’s talent agenda.

Key Responsibilities

As a core member of the Talent Acquisition team, the incumbent will be responsible for full-spectrum recruitment delivery and strategic talent initiatives:

Serve as the Technical Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Talent Acquisition within Olam Agri, partnering effectively across business lines and delivering exceptional stakeholder experience in a global, high‑growth environment.
Act as the primary point of contact for Senior Business Leaders, Functional Heads, HR Partners, and other key stakeholders to ensure timely closure of roles.
Develop and implement comprehensive recruiting strategies aligned with Olam Agri’s business growth plans; generate data‑driven market insights and evolve sourcing strategies using analytics.
Leverage social media and digital platforms to build strong talent pipelines; manage the execution of employer branding initiatives and monitor their effectiveness. Support the deployment of the Employee Value Proposition (EVP) across relevant platforms.
Engage with candidates across regions, address mobility challenges, and support international relocation efforts in partnership with mobility teams.
Lead University Relations and early‑career hiring programs, including campus engagement strategies.
Champion Inclusion & Diversity across all recruitment processes and talent initiatives.
Influence stakeholders and drive decisions within a complex, highly matrixed global organization.
Demonstrate strong prioritization and multitasking skills to manage multiple mandates in a fast‑paced environment with shifting demands.
Exhibit a strong commitment to excellence, ownership, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s/University degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
8–12 years of relevant recruitment experience, preferably in a global or matrixed environment.
Demonstrated expertise in core recruiting processes and proven leadership capability.
Strong skills in candidate identification, assessment methodologies, and talent evaluation.
Working knowledge of compensation structures and frameworks.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present clearly, concisely, and professionally.

Olam Agri is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, nationality, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Applicants are requested to complete all required steps in the application process including providing a resume/CV in order to be considered for open roles.