Talent Acquisition Lead, SEA

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Role Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Talent Acquisition (TA) Lead to oversee recruitment across Southeast Asia. This role is pivotal in driving end-to-end hiring strategies ensuring operational excellence and building strong partnerships with business leaders to attract top talent. The TA Lead will manage a team of recruiters optimize processes and deliver a best-in-class candidate and stakeholder experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership

  • Develop and execute talent acquisition strategies aligned with business goals for SEA.

  • Partner with regional and global stakeholders to forecast hiring needs and workforce planning.

• Operational Excellence

  • Oversee full-cycle recruitment for all SEA countries ensuring timely and quality hires.

  • Drive process consistency compliance and data integrity across systems (Workday Avature).

• Team Management

  • Lead coach and develop a team of recruiters to achieve performance targets.

  • Foster collaboration and knowledge sharing across markets.

• Stakeholder Engagement

  • Act as a trusted advisor to business leaders providing market insights and talent solutions.

  • Manage agency relationships and negotiate contracts to optimize cost and quality.

• Employer Branding

  • Champion employer branding initiatives and campus engagement programs to strengthen talent pipelines.

• Metrics & Reporting

  • Monitor and report on recruitment KPIs including time-to-fill quality of hire and diversity metrics.

  • Present insights and recommendations to leadership for continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Human Resources Business or related field.

• 8 years of experience in Talent Acquisition with at least 3 years in a leadership role.

• Proven track record in managing regional recruitment across multiple countries.

• Strong knowledge of SEA talent markets and recruitment best practices.

• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

• Proficiency in recruitment systems (Workday Avature) and data-driven decision-making.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced matrix environment.

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