Head of Talent Acquisition APAC

Maximum ManagementFrazer Jones USA; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A global insurance group is seeking a Head of Talent Acquisition for APAC to lead the regional talent acquisition strategy, overseeing hiring across multiple markets including Singapore and Australia. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in talent acquisition leadership within the insurance or financial services sectors and be capable of strategic planning and operational delivery. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence the talent landscape in a high-growth environment.

Qualifications

• Strong track record in talent acquisition leadership within insurance/financial services.
• Experience in complex, matrixed environments.
• Ability to balance strategic leadership and hands-on delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead regional talent acquisition strategy across APAC.
• Oversee hiring for all business lines in multiple markets.
• Drive innovation and excellence in talent acquisition processes.

Skills

Talent acquisition leadership

Strategic planning

Stakeholder engagement

Market insights utilization

Job description

Frazer Jones are delighted to be partnering with a leading global insurance group to appoint a highly strategic, commercial and forward‑thinking Head of Talent Acquisition, APAC to lead the regional talent acquisition agenda across a multi‑market, multi‑business portfolio during a period of ambitious growth and transformation.

Reporting directly to the Global Head of Talent Acquisition, with a dotted line into the APAC Head of HR, this individual will partner the APAC executive leadership team to shape, elevate and deliver a best‑in‑class talent acquisition strategy across the region. You will oversee end‑to‑end hiring for all business lines across markets including Singapore, Hong Kong, Japan, China, Australia and Southeast Asia, ensuring the function is aligned to evolving business needs, workforce planning, and growth priorities.

Working as part of a lean but high‑impact global TA leadership team, you will play a critical role in driving TA excellence, innovation and optimisation across APAC. This includes leading regional employer branding, driving process improvements and technology adoption, enhancing candidate experience, building strategic sourcing capability, and leveraging market insights and data to influence decision‑making across the business.

You will also partner closely with HR Centres of Excellence and regional HR Business Partners on overarching people priorities including workforce plans related to M&A, succession pipelines for leadership, DEI hiring strategies and talent forecasting.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong track record in regional or multi‑market talent acquisition leadership within the insurance and/or broader financial services / broking sector, with deep experience operating in complex, matrixed and high‑growth environments. You will be comfortable balancing strategic leadership with operational and hands‑on delivery, influencing senior stakeholders, and leading a high‑performance hiring agenda during a period of business transformation.

This is a rare and exciting opportunity to join a globally recognised insurance group at a pivotal moment, shaping the future talent landscape across APAC while building a highly visible regional leadership role.

For a confidential discussion, please contact Charlotte Matthew at [e-mail].

Successful referrals are rewarded – if you know of an exceptional TA leader who may be interested in this opportunity, we would love to hear from you.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Note: Interviews will kick off in February and this search is under NDA

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