APAC Talent Acquisition Lead

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Key responsibilities include:

  • Leading and developing a Manila-based Talent Acquisition team supporting APAC hiring needs
  • Owning recruitment delivery outcomes across assigned APAC markets, ensuring consistent, high-quality hiring at scale
  • Shaping mid-term (12-24 month) hiring strategies in partnership with senior HR and business stakeholders
  • Anticipating workforce demand and aligning sourcing strategies and team capacity accordingly
  • Acting as a senior advisor to business leaders on talent availability, hiring trends, and workforce planning
  • Ensuring strong candidate experience and execution of global employer brand initiatives across local markets
  • Maintaining compliance with recruitment governance and local employment legislation across multiple countries
  • Driving operational excellence, continuous improvement, and data-led decision-making within Talent Acquisition

Opportunity to have regional impact from a strategic hubOpportunity to join a values‑led organization focused on long‑term people growth

The Successful Candidate

A Successful APAC Talent Acquisition Lead should have:

  • Mandarin language capability (highly preferred) given the scope of markets supported across the APAC region
  • Extensive experience leading in-house Talent Acquisition teams across multiple APAC markets
  • Strong people leadership capability, including developing future leaders within recruitment teams
  • Demonstrated success delivering high-volume or complex hiring across diverse functions
  • Experience partnering with senior stakeholders (HR Directors, functional leaders) at a strategic level
  • Strong understanding of APAC talent markets, hiring challenges, and regional nuances
  • Proven experience driving inclusive hiring practices and improving diversity outcomes
  • Strong analytical capability, using data and insights to optimize delivery and performance
  • Solid knowledge of recruitment governance, compliance, and employment legislation across the region
  • Experience working within a global or matrixed organizational structure

The company is an established, global organization with a strong footprint across Asia Pacific. The business is recognized for its portfolio of well-known brands, strong values-driven culture, and continued investment in people capability across emerging and mature markets.

This is a rare opportunity to take on a regional leadership role with significant visibility and impact, operating within a well-established global organization.

The role offers:

  • Exposure to senior APAC leadership and strategic workforce planning
  • A stable, well-supported Talent Acquisition function with opportunity to influence regional strategy
  • Competitive compensation and benefits package
  • Long-term career progression within a global organization
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