Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist - Apac (Los Ayala)

Job Overview

Reporting to the APAC People Manager, the Senior Regional Talent Acquisition Specialist (APAC) is responsible for leading and delivering Talent Acquisition activities across the APAC region, supporting business growth through high-quality, timely and well-governed hiring. This role partners closely with senior leaders and hiring managers on recruitment strategy, prioritisation and execution, while providing functional guidance to TA resources supporting the region. It plays a critical role in ensuring hiring quality, consistency and pace across multiple markets.

Role Responsibilities (Tasks)

• Partner with Regional HR and business leaders to understand workforce plans, hiring priorities, and talent needs across APAC, translating these into clear hiring strategies and execution plans.
• Act as the primary Talent Acquisition partner for senior, critical and hard-to-fill roles across the region, leading the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle from requisition approval through to offer recommendation.
• Build strong working relationships with hiring managers and senior stakeholders across APAC, advising on role requirements, hiring timelines, talent availability and selection decisions.
• Provide market insights, hiring intelligence and recommendations to support effective and timely hiring decisions.
• Ensure timely and high-quality sourcing, screening, interviewing and decision-making across roles in scope.
• Oversee, guide and provide functional direction to the Regional TA Associate and other supporting TA resources, ensuring effective delivery and capability development.
• Collaborate closely with Manila TA and HR teams to ensure alignment and effective regional execution.
• Lead and contribute to projects that elevate our talent acquisition practices, from employer branding to process innovation.
• Drive workforce planning and hiring analytics in partnership with the Regional People Manager.
• Partner with HR Operations to ensure a smooth and disciplined handover from offer approval to onboarding.
• Champion equity, inclusion, and belonging by embedding inclusive practices in every hiring process.

Additional Role Responsibilities (QHSE)

• All roles include responsibility for health and safety in line with the requirements set out in the Employee Handbook.
• Awareness of H&S; policies and procedures and impact on yourself and team.
• Ensure all staff members complete mandatory compliance training when required.
• Report any accidents, incidents, near misses appropriately.

Role Accountabilities (Resources)

• Ensure recruitment activities comply with relevant employment legislation and internal policies.
• Uphold consistent hiring standards across markets.
• Deliver recruitment outcomes aligned with agreed priorities and timelines.

Education and Training Requirement (Minimum)

• Degree qualified in HR, Business or related field.
• Professional membership desirable, e.g. SHRI, IHRP, etc.

Experience Requirements (Minimum)

• Extensive experience in Talent Acquisition, ideally within engineering, MEP, construction, or other complex technical environments.
• Proven track record of delivering senior, leadership and niche hires, including roles requiring specialised technical expertise.
• Demonstrated experience recruiting across multiple countries or regions, with an understanding of differing market dynamics and hiring practices.
• Strong stakeholder management and advisory capability, with confidence engaging and influencing senior leaders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to communicate clearly and professionally across diverse audiences.

Getting Results and Working Together

• Accountability Everyone is accountable.
• Integrity We are straight talking, respectful and fair.
• Simplicity Both in our approach and solutions.
• Supportive We are approachable, inclusive and recognise success.
• Quality We strive to get it right first time, every time.