Job Title: Talent Attraction Specialist, APAC (12-Month Fixed-term Contract)

Locations: Beijing/Shanghai- Hybrid working model   

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About the role

We are seeking a Talent Attraction Specialist to support hiring across the APAC locations. This role requires strong expertise in end-to-end recruitment, direct sourcing and close partnership with hiring managers in a complex, multinational environment.

You will be part of a global Talent Attraction team and will work closely with local HR and business stakeholders in the region. Operating in a competitive talent market, the role calls for a structured, pragmatic and consultative approach to recruitment, ensuring high-quality outcomes and a consistent candidate experience.

As a Talent Attraction Specialist, you will play a key role in delivering the Company’s People Strategy locally, while aligning with global standards and processes.

Role Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment for a varied portfolio of roles across the APAC region.
• Develop a strong understanding of the labor market and the business areas you support, leveraging business insights to provide talent market intelligence and informed hiring recommendations.
• Partner with Hiring Managers as a trusted advisor, applying strong consulting skills to guide recruitment strategies, hiring decisions, and workforce planning discussions.
• Proactively source, assess, and engage talent through appropriate channels and direct sourcing techniques, demonstrating ability to assess people throughout the selection process.
• Build effective relationships with Hiring Managers and key stakeholders, balancing competing priorities and using persuasion to drive successful hiring outcomes.
• Deliver a professional, inclusive, and positive candidate experience while providing clear and consistent communication throughout the recruitment lifecycle.
• Manage multiple recruitment activities simultaneously, applying effective case management to ensure a high level of organization, accuracy, and service delivery.
• Collaborate closely with Talent Attraction, HR, and cross-functional teams, contributing to regional and global talent initiatives and continuous process improvement.
• Ensure compliance with local labor legislation and global HR standards in line with local statutory requirements.

Experience, Skills & Qualifications

Essential

• Proven experience in direct sourcing and recruitment delivery, gained either in-house or within an agency environment.
• Strong understanding of recruitment practices within the APAC labor market.
• Experience working in a service-driven, stakeholder-focused environment, with the ability to balance stakeholder needs effectively.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence and build credibility with a broad range of stakeholders, demonstrating the skills of effective communication
• Strong problem-solving skills and a pragmatic, solutions-oriented approach.
• Strong organizational skills with experience managing multiple priorities and recruitment processes.
• Comfortable working in a matrixed, multinational organization.
• Open and adaptable mindset, demonstrating being resilient in a dynamic and changing environment.
• Strong collaboration and teamwork skills.
• Fluency in English and Mandarin.

Desirable

• Experience using applicant tracking systems and recruitment tools, with strong attention to data quality (Workday experience preferred).
• Knowledge of labor law, particularly within China and/or the broader APAC region.
• Interests in talent acquisition, workforce trends, and continuous professional development.

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