VP, Talent Acquisition SEA

About TaskUs: TaskUs is a provider of outsourced digital services and next-generation customer experience to fast-growing technology companies helping its clients represent protect and grow their brands. Leveraging a cloud-based infrastructure TaskUs serves clients in the fastest-growing sectors including social media e-commerce gaming streaming media food delivery ride-sharing HiTech FinTech and HealthTech.

The People First culture at TaskUs has enabled the company to expand its workforce to approximately 45000 employees globally. Presently we have a presence in twenty-three locations across twelve countries which include the Philippines India and the United States.

It started with one ridiculously good idea to create a different breed of Business Processing Outsourcing (BPO)! We at TaskUs understand that achieving growth for our partners requires a culture of constant motion exploring new technologies being ready to handle any challenge at a moments notice and mastering consistency in an ever-changing world.

What We Offer: At TaskUs we prioritize our employees well-being by offering competitive industry salaries and comprehensive benefits packages. Our commitment to a People First culture is reflected in the various departments we have established including Total Rewards Wellness HR and Diversity. We take pride in our inclusive environment and positive impact on the community. Moreover we actively encourage internal mobility and professional growth at all stages of an employees career within TaskUs. Join our team today and experience firsthand our dedication to supporting People First.

Vice President Talent Acquisition - SEA

At TaskUs we dont just fill roles - we shape the future of work.

As the VP of Talent Acquisition & Delivery SEA you will be the strategic architect behind the high-volume hiring engine powering our largest global geography. This role is built for a visionary talent leader who thrives in hyper-growth environments and is passionate about marrying high-volume operational excellence with bleeding-edge technology.

Youll be responsible for architecting and driving large-scale recruitment strategies that power TaskUs sites across PH & SEA (Malaysia Taiwan Japan) while building a best-in-class candidate experience and a modern recruitment function grounded in data AI and market intelligence.

Youll work hand-in-hand with senior leadership influencing operational outcomes and ensuring talent acquisition is a business enabler not just a function.

What youll do:

Strategic Leadership & Transformation

• Lead and scale high-volume recruitment across all PH & SEA delivery sites ensuring alignment with business growth goals.

• Own and drive the talent acquisition roadmap including end-to-end virtualization automation and AI adoption in hiring workflows.
  Provide strategic direction for transformation initiatives focused on process optimization cost efficiency and experience design.
  

Stakeholder & Business Partnership

• Act as a trusted advisor to operations and business leaders aligning recruitment strategies with business priorities and workforce planning.
  Translate business goals into scalable hiring plans that can adapt to evolving market demands and client expansion.

• Partner cross-functionally with Workforce Management Operations Finance HR and other related departments to ensure alignment and forecasting accuracy.

Technology Data & Innovation

• Champion the use of AI recruitment analytics and automation to drive faster higher-quality and more inclusive hiring decisions.

• Evaluate select and implement leading-edge ATS platforms dashboards and virtual hiring tools for scale and efficiency.

• Build a data-driven recruitment culture by establishing KPIs dashboards and reporting frameworks for proactive performance management.
  

Candidate Experience & Employer Brand

• Design a seamless engaging and inclusive candidate journey - from first touch to onboarding -leveraging digital channels and human-centered design.

• Drive employer branding initiatives to position TaskUs as an employer of choice across diverse talent communities in India.

• Build partnerships with talent ecosystems universities and online platforms to deepen reach and enhance brand visibility.
  

People Leadership

• Inspire mentor and structurally lead teams across locations.

• Foster a high-performance culture with clear accountability coaching and career development pathways.

• Drive DE&I hiring strategies and build diverse high-quality talent pipelines across all business lines.

What youll bring:

Must-Have Qualifications

• 10 years of leadership experience in talent acquisition including 8 years leading high-volume hiring across multiple locations in the Philippines.

• Proven experience building and scaling TA functions in BPO/Outsourcing Shared Services or high-growth tech/service industries.

• Strong command of AI-powered sourcing automation tools and modern ATS platforms (e.g. Workday Talkpush etc.).

• Deep expertise in recruitment metrics funnel optimization budgeting and strategic reporting.

• Exceptional communication and influencing skills with a proven ability to engage at the executive level.

• Track record of leading through change building capability and executing large-scale transformation initiatives.

• Strong understanding of labor market dynamics in India with a focus on regional recruitment strategies.
  

Preferred Experience

• Industry background in Healthcare Telecom Travel BFIS AV or similar customer experience-led verticals.

• Exposure to hyper-growth start-up or scale-up environments and ability to adapt recruitment strategy at speed.

• Experience with international hiring and/or supporting global TA delivery models.

• Experience in scaling recruitment efforts in all SEA locations.

How We Partner To Protect You: TaskUs will neither solicit money from you during your application process nor require any form of payment in order to proceed with your application. Kindly ensure that you are always in communication with only authorized recruiters of TaskUs.

DEI: In TaskUs we believe that innovation and higher performance are brought by people from all walks of life. We welcome applicants of different backgrounds demographics and circumstances. Inclusive and equitable practices are our responsibility as a business. TaskUs is committed to providing equal access to opportunities. If you need reasonable accommodations in any part of the hiring process please let us know.

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