Marthin Hutasoit

Talent Acquisition Leader with over 9 years of experience in end-to-end recruitment and strategic workforce planning across manufacturing and industrial sectors, including pulp & paper, power plant, FMCG, and textile industries. Experienced in leading recruitment teams, developing sourcing strategies, and delivering high-volume and critical hiring across multiple operational units. Currently leading Talent Acquisition for multiple mills at APRIL Group covering upstream and downstream operations including Pulp, Paper, Power Plant, Rayon, Yarn, Tissue, and Paperboard.

Proven ability to partner with senior leadership to build talent pipelines, optimize recruitment processes, and strengthen employer branding to support business growth. Strong expertise in recruitment strategy, stakeholder management, employer branding, recruitment analytics, and team leadership.

Mill Talent Acquisition Lead – Upstream & Downstream Operations - APRIL Group (Asia Pacific Resources International Limited) - Pelalawan Regency, Riau, Indonesia

(2025-01)

Lead talent acquisition strategy across multiple manufacturing operations including Pulp Mill, Power Plant, Paper Mill, Rayon Mill, Yarn Mill, Tissue Mill, and Paperboard Mill to ensure timely and high-quality hiring aligned with business expansion and operational priorities.

• Develop and implement recruitment strategies aligned with manpower planning and business priorities
• Lead and mentor a team of recruiters to achieve hiring targets across multiple operational units
• Provide labor market insights and recruitment strategies to support business decision making
• Manage end-to-end recruitment processes from sourcing, screening, interviewing, hiring to onboarding coordination
• Ensure recruitment quality and hiring speed meet defined Service Level Agreements (SLA)
• Build and maintain strong talent pipelines for critical technical and leadership roles
• Collaborate closely with hiring managers and senior leaders to define hiring requirements and competency standards
• Strengthen employer branding initiatives through digital recruitment campaigns, networking, and recruitment events
• Establish standardized recruitment processes to ensure consistency across all mills
• Monitor recruitment metrics including time-to-fill, quality of hire, and hiring manager satisfaction

Talent Acquisition Lead – Upstream Operations - APRIL Group (Asia Pacific Resources International Limited) - Pekanbaru, Riau, Indonesia

(2022-04 - 2025-01)

Managed talent acquisition activities for upstream manufacturing operations including Pulp Mill, Paper Mill, and Power Plant.

• Led recruitment processes for positions ranging from Operators and Technicians to Senior Management and Director level
• Managed recruitment planning aligned with operational manpower requirements
• Supervised recruitment activities and ensured adherence to recruitment standards and timelines
• Partnered with hiring managers to develop effective hiring strategies for technical and leadership roles
• Built talent pipelines for difficult-to-fill positions in engineering and industrial operations
• Strengthened candidate sourcing through job portals, professional networks, and industry referrals
• Monitored recruitment performance metrics and improved recruitment efficiency
• Ensured a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment lifecycle

Senior Talent Acquisition - APRIL Group (Asia Pacific Resources International Limited) - Pekanbaru, Riau, Indonesia

(2019-11 - 2022-04)

Responsible for end-to-end recruitment for Pulp Mill, Paper Mill, and Power Plant operations.

• Managed full-cycle recruitment including sourcing, screening, interviewing, offer negotiation, and onboarding coordination
• Supported hiring managers in identifying suitable candidates for technical and operational roles
• Maintained recruitment databases and talent pipelines for future hiring needs
• Prepared recruitment reports and hiring metrics for management review
• Assisted in recruitment process improvements and employer branding initiatives

Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist - Wings Group Indonesia (Sayap Mas Utama) - Jakarta, Indonesia

(2018-11 - 2019-11)

Responsible for recruitment activities for Prakarsa Alam Segar (Mie Sedaap) and Bumi Alam Segar (Kecap Sedaap).

• Managed end-to-end recruitment processes across multiple departments
• Collaborated with hiring managers to understand workforce requirements
• Developed sourcing strategies using job portals, professional networks, and referrals
• Conducted candidate screening, interviews, and selection processes
• Built and maintained talent pipelines for critical positions
• Managed relationships with recruitment agencies and external vendors
• Ensured a positive candidate experience throughout the hiring process
• Monitored recruitment metrics and reported hiring performance

Recruitment Staff - Orang Tua Group - Indonesia

(2016 - 2018-10)

Responsible for recruitment activities for manufacturing plants located in Palembang, Pandaan, Bogor, and Tangerang.

• Managed recruitment processes for positions ranging from fresh graduates to section manager level
• Conducted candidate sourcing through job portals, campus recruitment, and professional networks
• Organized and participated in job fairs and recruitment events
• Conducted interviews, psychological tests, and candidate assessments
• Coordinated reference checks and background verification
• Supported onboarding processes for new hires
• Maintained recruitment records and prepared recruitment reports

Bachelor's Degree - Psychology - Universitas Negeri Malang (2011 - 2015)