Manager, APAC Recruiting

The shape of it

In the posting’s own words

We're looking for a Manager, APAC Recruiting to lead all hiring across the region as Anthropic builds out its presence across Asia Pacific. This is a senior leadership role that requires exceptional stakeholder partnership, operational rigor, and the ability to serve as connective tissue between a fast-moving regional business and a global recruiting org.

What it asks for · 9

• Have 10+ years of recruiting experience with at least 4+ years leading recruiting teams, preferably in APAC or multi-country Asia Pacific environments
• Have proven experience building recruiting functions from the ground up in new APAC geographic markets
• Demonstrate expertise across all recruiting domains (G&A, GTM, Tech) with the ability to recruit for various functions and levels
• Have a strong understanding of employment law, data privacy, compliance requirements and local hiring norms across key APAC markets, including the differences between markets such as Japan, Korea, Australia, India and Singapore
• Excel at managing and collaborating across time zones with exceptional cross-cultural communication skills relevant to Japanese, Korean, Australian, Indian and Southeast Asian contexts
• Can operate strategically at leadership level while maintaining the ability to execute hands-on recruiting for senior positions
• Show proven track record of being an effective business partner to HR, Legal, Finance, and other key stakeholders
• Are comfortable with ambiguity and thrive in fast-paced, high-growth environments
• Demonstrate success in serving as a cultural bridge between headquarters and regional offices

Also a plus

• Speak multiple languages relevant to APAC markets. Fluency in Japanese, Korean, or other regional languages is a plus
• Have lived and worked across multiple APAC countries or regions
• Have established talent networks in Japan, Korea, Australia, India, Singapore or other APAC markets
• Demonstrate success in building employer brand presence in new APAC geographic markets

What the job covers

• Build and lead APAC Recruiting operations, creating scalable processes and infrastructure across our key markets (Japan, Korea, Australia, India, Singapore) and beyond as the region grows
• Manage a team of APAC-based recruiters responsible for all functions (G&A/Core Functions, GTM, and Tech), while maintaining dotted-line relationships with global recruiting leads in the US
• Partner closely with the Head of International Recruiting and APAC regional/country leads to develop localized talent acquisition strategies that align with business objectives
• Navigate complex and varied regulatory environments across the region, ensuring full compliance with employment laws and country-specific hiring and data privacy regulations in each market (for example APPI in Japan, PIPA in Korea, the Privacy Act in Australia, the DPDP Act in India and the PDPA in Singapore)
• Serve as a cultural ambassador, bridging US headquarters with APAC offices and facilitating cross-cultural collaboration across multiple languages, time zones and business norms
• Drive senior-level searches including regional "Head of" positions and other leadership roles across the APAC region
• Create and implement recruiting strategies that leverage local market insights in Japan, Korea, Australia, India, Singapore and emerging APAC markets, while maintaining global consistency in hiring standards
• Collaborate extensively with cross-functional partners including HR, Legal, Finance, and global recruiting peers across time zones, including the limited overlap between APAC and US working hours
• Establish metrics, dashboards, and reporting systems to measure APAC recruiting effectiveness and provide strategic insights to leadership
• Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives within APAC markets while respecting local cultural contexts and legal requirements

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Words the posting leans on

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• australia india4×
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• japan korea4×
• korea australia4×
• apac recruiting3×
• asia pacific3×

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