Talent Acquisition Manager

Are you passionate about leading high-impact Talent Acquisition teams and driving hiring strategies across diverse and complex markets?

As the Talent Acquisition Lead for Maersk Contract Logistics (MCL) across IMEA (India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Middle East, and Africa), you will play a critical role in enabling business growth through strategic workforce planning and best-in-class hiring delivery.

Reporting to the Regional Head of Talent Attraction & Acquisition, you will be responsible for leading end-to-end recruitment strategy, ensuring timely hiring delivery, building future-ready talent pipelines, and driving excellence in stakeholder experience across the region.

At Maersk, we have a vision larger than the ocean: to be a true integrator of container logistics—connecting and simplifying our customers’ supply chains through end-to-end global solutions.

We rely on our people to make this happen. When you join Maersk, you become part of a global, diverse, and performance-driven organisation with opportunities to grow, innovate, and make a tangible impact.

We Offer

A truly global and diverse work environment

Opportunity to lead Talent Acquisition across a complex, multi-country region

Exposure to large-scale hiring strategy and transformation initiatives

A fast-paced, collaborative, and values-driven culture

Strong focus on learning, development, and career growth

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Management

Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing Talent Acquisition team across IMEA

Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement

Strategic Talent Delivery

Own and drive end-to-end recruitment delivery aligned with business growth plans

Translate workforce strategy into actionable hiring plans in partnership with HR and business leaders

Build proactive talent pipelines for critical roles across operations and site leadership

Stakeholder Management

Act as a trusted advisor to senior business leaders, HRBPs, and People Partners

Drive structured intake and strong governance across hiring processes

Navigate and manage complex stakeholder environments across geographies

Process Excellence & Governance

Standardise and optimise recruitment processes ensuring consistency and compliance

Drive adoption of structured hiring practices (intake forms, forecasting, approvals)

Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities

Data & Insights

Track, analyse, and report hiring metrics to drive informed decision-making

Provide talent market insights and intelligence to business leaders

Ensure high standards of data accuracy and reporting governance

Candidate & Hiring Manager Experience

Champion a seamless and positive candidate experience

Enable and hold hiring managers accountable for effective hiring practices

Projects & Transformation

Lead and support regional or global TA initiatives

Drive deployment of global Talent Acquisition strategies within IMEA\

Who We Are Looking For

Proven experience in leading Talent Acquisition teams in a complex, multi-country environment

Strong expertise in end-to-end recruitment, preferably within logistics, supply chain, or related industries

Demonstrated ability to influence and partner with senior stakeholders

Data-driven mindset with strong focus on metrics, insights, and reporting

Experience in workforce planning, proactive pipelining, and high-volume hiring

Structured approach with strong focus on process governance and standardisation

Agile, proactive, and solution-oriented mindset

Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, matrixed, and global environment

Domain Expertise & Mobility Requirements

Strong understanding and hands-on experience within the Contract Logistics domain

Proven experience hiring for warehouse, distribution, and site leadership roles

Willingness to travel frequently to warehouses and operational sites across IMEA

Comfortable operating from warehouse locations when required

Practical understanding of on-ground operational challenges

Preferred Qualifications

Experience within IMEA markets (India, Middle East, Africa)

Exposure to large-scale hiring programs

Familiarity with TA tools, systems, and digital hiring solutions

Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking. Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, colour, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental leave, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.

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