APAC Talent Acquisition Lead — AI & Research

KAISHI PARTNERS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Cognition is an applied AI lab focused on reasoning. We are expanding our global footprint to the APAC region and seeking a Head of Talent Acquisition to lead the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle for APAC.

You will source, attract, and hire world‑class AI researchers, engineers, and operational staff, build lean hiring pipelines, and establish Cognition as an employer of choice across Tokyo, Singapore, and Sydney.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in talent acquisition with leadership experience in AI labs or top tech firms.
• Deep understanding of AI/ML talent markets and recruitment strategies.
• Experience scaling teams across APAC and navigating local nuances.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute a localized APAC talent strategy.
• Own full-cycle recruiting for critical technical roles.
• Implement lean interview pipelines that filter for technical excellence.
• Headhunt elite talent from top universities and research institutions.
• Partner with founders and leaders to deliver data-driven hiring insights.
• Elevate employer branding across APAC markets.

Skills

Talent Acquisition

Executive Search

APAC Market Knowledge

Stakeholder Management

Communication

Job description

Cognition is an applied AI lab focused on reasoning. We are expanding our global footprint to the APAC region and seeking a Head of Talent Acquisition to lead the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle for APAC.

You will source, attract, and hire world‑class AI researchers, engineers, and operational staff, build lean hiring pipelines, and establish Cognition as an employer of choice across Tokyo, Singapore, and Sydney.