Talent Acquisition Lead (Based in Hong Kong)

KAIROS GLOBAL SEARCH PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing fintech startup is seeking a Talent Acquisition Lead to manage recruitment processes and build a talent pipeline across various functions. This role will focus on developing sourcing strategies and enhancing the employer brand in a competitive market, requiring significant experience in recruitment and stakeholder management.

Qualifications

• At least 8 years of recruitment experience.
• 2+ years in an in-house role at a fast-growing startup.
• Proven success in hiring tech and non-tech roles.

Responsibilities

• Own and drive end-to-end recruitment across all functions.
• Develop and execute proactive sourcing strategies.
• Manage candidate experience to ensure a high-quality process.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Data-driven mindset

Recruitment strategy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources

Bachelor’s degree in Business

Job description

Job Description:

Our client is a fast-growing fintech startup headquartered in Hong Kong, focused on disrupting traditional financial services through digital innovation. Backed by reputable investors and experiencing rapid growth, they are now looking for a Talent Acquisition Lead to build a strong talent pipeline and scale the team across functions. The Talent Acquisition Lead will be responsible for managing the full-cycle recruitment process, developing sourcing strategies, and building the employer brand in a competitive fintech talent market. You will play a pivotal role in partnering with leadership to attract top-tier talent across engineering, product, operations, and commercial teams.

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Key Responsibilities:

• Own and drive end-to-end recruitment for roles across all functions in Hong Kong and potentially other regional offices
• Develop and execute proactive sourcing strategies for both technical and business roles
• Partner closely with hiring managers to understand hiring needs, build job descriptions, and align on hiring plans
• Manage the candidate experience to ensure a high-quality and engaging process
• Build a strong talent pipeline through networking, direct sourcing, job boards, and employee referrals
• Implement and optimize recruiting processes, tools, and systems (ATS, dashboards, etc.)
• Lead employer branding initiatives in partnership with marketing and HR to position the company as a top startup employer
• Monitor key recruiting metrics and provide hiring insights to leadership
• Stay updated on market trends, compensation benchmarks, and talent movements within the fintech sector

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related discipline
• At least 8 years of recruitment experience, with at least 2+ years in an in-house role at a fast-growing startup or tech/fintech firm
• Proven success in hiring for both tech and non-tech roles
• Experience working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
• Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to influence at all levels
• Hands-on, resourceful, and data-driven mindset
• Fluent in English; Cantonese and/or Mandarin is a plus

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