Talent Acquisition Manager - Asia

Talent Acquisition Manager, Asia

At GHD, we don’t just believe in the power of commitment—we live and breathe it every day!

That’s why we pledge to support and empower all our people to make a positive impact by working hand in hand with our business to motivate change. We’ll help you accelerate your career and empower you with the right technology and training as you bring ideas and projects to life. Together with your colleagues, clients, and partners, you’ll make an impact that is felt by all.

Workplace and Flexibility 

At GHD, we foster a culture of innovation, inclusion, and shared success where your ideas matter, your growth is supported, and your contributions make a real impact. Our hybrid work model is designed to enable you to thrive at work and beyond, offering up to two days working from home each week while keeping you connected and collaborating in our vibrant in-person environment.

This role can be based in key GHD offices across Asia, including Makati (Philippines) or Singapore.

Who are we looking for?

GHD has a new and exciting opportunity for a Talent Acquisition Manager, Asia to lead Talent Acquisition (TA) across the Asia region. This role strengthens recruitment capability through market specific talent strategies, senior and complex hiring, and consistent TA governance across diverse and rapidly evolving markets.

As a strategic partner, you will influence senior stakeholders, align talent strategies to regional growth priorities, and lead the Asia TA team, building capability and consistency while collaborating closely with ANZ and global TA leaders.

Role Scope and Impact

• Lead TA across Asia in support of regional growth priorities.

• Lead and deliver senior, complex, and niche recruitment across the Asia region.

• Own market-specific TA strategies across diverse labour markets and regulatory environments.

• Set consistent TA governance, standards, and decision quality across multiple countries.

What You Will Do

Working with an energetic and high‑performing team, you will:

Lead and Develop the Asia TA Function

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing Asia TA team, building capability, consistency, and confidence across markets.
• Strengthen TA capability through role clarity, coaching, and continuous improvement rather than team size growth.

Drive Strategy, Complex Hiring, and Governance

• Design and execute market-specific talent strategies aligned with local labour markets, regulations, and business priorities.
• Lead senior, complex, and niche hiring across the Asia region, partnering closely with senior business leaders.
• Optimize policies and processes to ensure consistent governance, compliance, scalability, and an exceptional candidate and stakeholder experience.

Partner with the Business

• Advise senior leaders and partner across functions and regions to deliver integrated, long‑term talent solutions.
• Anticipate business needs and design solutions that navigate complexity and unlock opportunities.
• Contribute to strategic planning by aligning TA priorities with organizational objectives and future workforce needs.

Enable, Measure, and Improve

• Enable hiring managers through training on interviewing, candidate assessment, inclusive hiring, and data-driven decision-making.
• Use data-driven insights to inform strategy, measure outcomes, and continuously improve TA performance.
• Promote inclusive recruitment and support programs that advance diversity, equity, and inclusion across Asia.

What you’ll bring to the team

• A strategic, action-oriented mindset, comfortable moving fast on tough challenges.
• Deep business insight and the ability to tailor communication for diverse audiences.
• Skill in navigating organizational dynamics, building stakeholder influence, and aligning plans to strategic goals.
• Proven ability to solve complexity with clarity and drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent combination of education and experience).

• Experience leading teams through transformational change in TA across country and/or regional contexts.

• Demonstrated success partnering with senior leaders in complex, matrixed environments.

• Strong TA systems expertise (Oracle Cloud Recruiter is an advantage) and advanced LinkedIn Recruiter capability.

• Demonstrated strategic sourcing and non-traditional pipeline development experience.

• Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and continuous improvement.

• Applicants must have the legal right to work in the location where they have applied for the role.

GHD is an equal opportunity employer, and we want everyone to be able to fully participate in our recruitment process. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture.

Ready to lead with impact?
Apply today and see what the power of commitment can do for your career.

We respectfully ask that no agency resumes be presented at this stage.

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