Advisor, Talent Acquisition

The Talent Acquisition Manager will serve as a trusted strategic partner, driving the end-to-end technical talent acquisition lifecycle for the Taiwan Design Center, ensuring the recruitment strategy aligns with site-specific goals and global talent strategy.

1. Expert Technical Recruitment & Sourcing

• Lead Full Life-Cycle Recruitment: Drive the entire recruiting process for highly technical and niche roles, including:

• Hardware and Software Design Engineers (entry-level to Principal).

• Technical Managers and Leaders (Director/VP level).

• Compute, AI/ML Infrastructure, and Cloud/Multi-Cloud Architecture Specialists.

• Target & Pipeline Top-Tier Candidates: Leverage deep market intelligence and advanced sourcing techniques (headhunting, cold calling, networking) to proactively identify, engage, and build diverse pipelines of high-caliber talent in high-demand fields like Data Center Product Design and Open Compute Project (OCP) architecture.

• Elevate the Candidate Experience: Manage complex compensation negotiations and effectively articulate Celestica's unique value proposition of working on cutting-edge, proprietary hardware and software projects.

2. Strategic Leadership & Business Partnership

• Develop and Execute Recruiting Strategy: Design and implement a robust, data-driven talent acquisition strategy specifically for securing talent across the Design Center.

• Act as a Trusted Technical Consultant: Partner directly with VPs, Directors, and Principal Engineers to conduct consultative intake meetings and influence talent decisions based on real-time market data and competitive landscape analysis.

• Data-Driven Predictability: Provide data-driven reports on pipeline health, time-to-fill, and quality of hire to predict staffing needs and ensure challenging hiring goals are consistently met.

3. Process Excellence & Branding

• Process Excellence & Innovation: Continuously identify opportunities to refine and optimize technical recruiting workflows and tool utilization (ATS/CRM) to increase efficiency and maintain a competitive edge.

• Employer Branding: Cultivate a strong external employer brand that resonates with top technical talent in the Taiwan market.

* Technical & Recruiting Expertise
• 5-10 years of dedicated, hands-on, progressive, full life-cycle recruiting experience in a high-growth, multinational technology environment.
• Proven ability to successfully headhunt, cold call, source, and close senior and principal-level technical talent (e.g., Principal Engineers, Technical Architects, Engineering Directors) from top-tier tech companies.
• Demonstrable understanding of the competitive landscape for CPU and GPU design talent at the system integration level.
• Proven hands-on experience recruiting in one or more of the following domains:
o Compute/Data Center Product Design.
o AI/ML Engineering (R&D).
o Cloud Networking Architecture or Cloud/Multi-Cloud Design.
Skills & Education
• Strong consulting and influencing skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with senior business leaders.
• Proficiency in Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and Candidate Relationship Management (CRM) tools.
• Sound knowledge of relevant government legislation and best practices impacting human resources management and resourcing.
• Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in a technical field, Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related discipline.
Highly Desired Assets
• Specific experience in recruiting for a Design Center environment.
• Prior experience in leading or mentoring a small recruiting team.