HEAD OF TALENT ACQUISITION SKILLS, EXPERIENCES, AND JOB REQUIREMENTS

Published: May 7, 2025 - The Head of Talent Acquisition brings strong experience in Southeast Asia recruitment and scaling hiring in high-growth tech environments. This role requires a data-driven, innovative approach with a focus on diversity and team development. The head has excellent communication skills, a business mindset, and fluency in English.

Essential Hard and Soft Skills for a Head of Talent Acquisition Resume
  • Talent Strategy
  • Executive Hiring
  • Recruiting Strategy
  • Employer Branding
  • Process Optimization
  • KPI Tracking
  • ATS Management
  • Data Analysis
  • Market Insights
  • Talent Pipeline
  • Team Leadership
  • Candidate Experience
  • Stakeholder Partnership
  • Team Coaching
  • Manager Enablement
  • Strategic Advising
  • Communication Skills
  • Diversity Focus
  • Performance Coaching
  • Stakeholder Engagement

Summary of Head of Talent Acquisition Knowledge and Qualifications on Resume

1. BA in Organizational Psychology with 6 years of Experience

  • Experience in talent acquisition
  • Experience leading a talent acquisition function
  • Prior experience of being part of the centralization of a talent acquisition function
  • Prior vendor management experience 
  • Experience with 3rd party applicant tracking software programs and management of those programs 
  • Must have Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), AIRS or relevant recruiting certification
  • Fluent in multiple languages, such as English plus French, Mandarin, German, Spanish, or Portuguese
  • Ability and willingness to travel (within reason and with timing that works for personal situation)
  • Previous work with companies/organizations in stages of high-growth and/or organizational transformation
  • Working experience in International and/or cross-cultural 
  • Background of working in high-paced, global start-ups and scale-ups with international recruiting
  • Profound practical experience in stakeholder management and practice it on an excellent and transparent level
  • Economic thinking and naturally brings together the needs of the company, stakeholders and those of employees
  • Solution-oriented and independent working style

2. BA in Human Capital Management with 5 years of Experience

  • Experience in the music and entertainment industry
  • Proven work experience as a Head of Talent Acquisition
  • Proven track record of managing recruitment strategies in a high-growth environment
  • Talent Acquisition Leadership experience within a forward-thinking in-house Talent Acquisition function as part of a wider People and Culture team
  • Strong attention to detail, methodical and results-oriented
  • Demonstrated experience creating and executing a metrics-driven recruiting strategy for an international organization
  • Background in fast-paced, entrepreneurial, startup/tech environments
  • Strong knowledge and track record in high volume sourcing and hiring within the software engineering and product space 
  • Highly performance-oriented with the ability to implement change and drive measurable business results
  • Authentic, inspiring, and hands-on leader with experience managing high-performing Talent Acquisitions teams through hypergrowth
  • Experience, track record and reputation for successfully partnering with C-level executives, VPs, directors, and managers to make great hires and build great teams
  • Strong point of view on how diversity, equity and inclusion play a key role in a company’s success
  • Adaptable and superior communication skills (verbal, written, and presentation) at all levels (IC to Executive)

3. BA in Psychology with 7 years of Experience

  • Proven recent Singapore/SE Asia recruiting experience
  • Working experience in Talent Acquisition (in-house or RPO), with experience managing recruitment teams
  • Proven leadership skills and ability to build effective teams, promote psychological safety and personal development
  • Strong level of experience in a Talent Acquisition function
  • Demonstrated experience managing a team of talent acquisition professionals
  • Demonstrated experience partnering with senior leadership in scaling hiring efforts across multiple global offices in a high-growth tech company
  • History of innovative and scaled approaches to talent acquisition, with a focus and commitment to diversity
  • Business mindset, and understanding of how the impact of talent directly translates to the greater success of the organisation
  • Growth mindset, humility and high emotional quotient
  • Ability to effectively lead change across an entire organisation, and inspire a culture of shared recruiting accountability
  • Strong communication, interpersonal skills and a great teammate
  • Maturity, strong relationships and consultative skills, with the ability to influence, inform, and negotiate effectively
  • Must have fluency in English 
  • Demonstrated passion and ability for leading, motivating and coaching recruiting teams
  • Data-driven approach to decision-making that leads to increased operational effectiveness and efficiencies
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