Senior Manager Talent Acquisition

A fast-moving fashion retail company (apparel/lifestyle) with 150+ stores across Asia-Pacific, scaling rapidly. ~2,000 people, hiring 500+ annually across stores, distribution, and corporate. Singapore HQ.The role: This is an individual contributor role, that focuses on Talent Acquisition across stores and corporate functions. Own recruiting strategy, manage the stakeholder, scale hiring operations, and build employer brand for rapid expansion.You'll own:TA strategy & planning for 500+ annual hiresTeam leadership (build 3-5 person TA team)Sourcing & high-volume pipelines (store managers, warehouse, corporate)Recruiting operations (ATS, workflows, metrics)Employer branding & recruitment campaignsHiring manager partnerships & market intelligenceQuality & retention trackingYou bring:8-12 years recruiting (3+ in manager role, preferably retail/high-volume)Built and scaled TA teams (managing 3-5 people minimum)High-volume recruiting expertise (200+ annual hires)Retail, hospitality, or operations recruiting backgroundMulti-country or regional experienceSourcing excellence for retail/warehouse talentA growth mindset with new technology — you learn the tools before you're told to, and you're honest about what you don't know yetThe ability to give feedback that lands and receive it without armourStakeholder management across functions — you keep the right people close, informed, and on sideCommunication skills that hold up with senior leaders — clear, concise, and credible in the rooms where decisions get madeWe're looking for someone who:Sees recruiting as strategic, even in retailWants to scale high-volume recruiting without losing qualityCan influence retail/ops leadershipIs passionate about building diverse teamsUnderstands the connection between hiring and store successNot required but valued:Retail or fashion industry backgroundStore operations or warehouse experienceAsia-Pacific market knowledgeEmployer branding or recruitment marketing experienceWhy this role matters:You're building the recruiting engine for a rapidly expanding retail company. You'll own 500+ annual hires. You'll manage a TA team. You'll be visible to C-suite and store leadership. This is a platform for becoming Head of Talent or Chief People Officer within 3-5 years.

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