Head of Talent Acquisition APAC

We are seeking an experienced Senior Talent Acquisition Manager to lead high-volume recruitment delivery across the APAC region. This role is responsible for managing a team of 5-7 Talent Partners, driving hiring performance, and executing scalable talent acquisition strategies to meet ambitious growth and workforce planning objectives.

The successful candidate will have a proven track record of delivering recruitment results in fast-paced, high-growth environments, with experience leading large-scale hiring projects, workforce ramp-ups, and recruitment transformation initiatives. This individual will combine strong operational leadership with strategic workforce planning to ensure hiring targets are achieved while maintaining an exceptional candidate and stakeholder experience.

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  Lead, coach, and develop a team of Talent Partners, creating a high-performance culture focused on quality, speed, and delivery.

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  Own recruitment delivery across APAC, ensuring achievement of hiring targets and service level agreements.

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  Develop and execute recruitment strategies to support large-scale, high-volume hiring programs across multiple business functions.

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  Partner with senior business leaders to understand workforce requirements and translate business priorities into talent acquisition plans.

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  Drive project-based recruitment initiatives, including market expansions, workforce ramp-ups, new site launches, and business transformation programs.

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  Establish clear team objectives, hiring metrics, and performance standards, using data and analytics to drive accountability and continuous improvement.

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  Oversee end-to-end recruitment activities, including sourcing, assessment, selection, offer management, and onboarding support.

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  Build and maintain strong talent pipelines for critical and high-demand roles.

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  Leverage recruitment marketing, employer branding, and sourcing strategies to attract top talent in competitive markets.

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  Ensure effective use of recruitment technology, market intelligence, and reporting tools to improve hiring outcomes.

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  Monitor recruitment performance, identify risks, and implement solutions to improve quality, efficiency, and time-to-fill.

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  Partner closely with HR and business stakeholders to ensure compliance with local employment legislation and company policies.

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  Act as a trusted advisor to leaders on talent market trends, workforce planning, and recruitment best practices.

• 8+ years of talent acquisition experience, including significant experience managing high-volume recruitment programs.

• 5+ years of people leadership experience, with demonstrated success leading teams of recruiters and driving hiring performance.

• Proven experience managing recruitment teams of 7-10 recruiters or larger.

• Strong track record of delivering against challenging hiring targets in APAC markets.

• Experience developing and executing recruitment project strategies, workforce ramp-ups, and large-scale hiring initiatives.

• Data-driven mindset with strong analytical and reporting capabilities.

• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to engage effectively with senior business leaders.

• Strong understanding of recruitment operations, workforce planning, talent attraction, and sourcing methodologies.

• Knowledge of local employment legislation and recruitment best practices across the region

• Fluent English communication skills.

• Based in Quezon City, Philippines, or Singapore

• Experience supporting BPO, shared services, technology, customer operations, or large-scale corporate hiring environments.

• Experience leading recruitment transformation, process improvement, or TA operating model projects.