Job Description

This position leads end-to-end recruitment for targeted senior executive roles (e.g. Hotel General Manager) across the Greater China region. The role partners closely with senior leaders, and HR business partners to define hiring needs, build targeted talent markets, and deliver a high-quality, confidential and compliant selection process from intake through offer acceptance.

Key responsibilities include advising on sourcing strategy, executing executive search, screening and assessing candidates, coordinating interview panels, completing reference and background checks (as applicable), managing offers and negotiations, and providing timely updates and recommendations to hiring managers. The role also supports and facilitates internal talent mobility to help meet workforce planning supply needs. This role uses recruiting systems and market intelligence to maximize reach, ensure process efficiency, and deliver an excellent candidate and stakeholder experience.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree (Business, Human Resources Management or other related field) required.

• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in talent acquisition/recruiting, including demonstrated experience hiring senior leaders (e.g., General Managers, department heads, or executive committee-level roles).

• Hospitality industry experience will be preferred

• Experience managing full-cycle recruitment processes, including structured interviews, candidate evaluation, and offer management.

• Experience partnering with senior stakeholders and influencing hiring decisions through clear, evidence-based recommendations and market insights.

• Experience using applicant tracking systems (ATS) and recruiting tools to manage pipelines, ensure data accuracy, and report hiring activity.

• Prior agency experience is a plus

Skills and Attributes

• Demonstrates strong analytical capabilities, with the ability to quickly assess complex situations and clearly define actionable steps.

• Excels at prioritizing tasks in alignment with strategic goals, managing time effectively in fast-paced environments with competing deadlines.

• Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision, taking ownership of responsibilities and delivering results.

• Skilled in building and maintaining productive relationships across diverse stakeholder groups.

• Collaborates, addresses conflict and resolves issues in a timely and effective manner.

• Demonstrates unwavering integrity and discretion when handling sensitive and confidential information.

• Maintains a positive attitude and professional demeanor, exhibiting resilience and composure even when faced with conflict or shifting strategic directions.

• A creative problem solver who leverages data to drive decision-making; focuses on constructive resolution and remains flexible and adaptable in the face of change.

• Actively pursues continuous learning, consistently seeking new experiences to enhance personal, professional, and business growth.

• Exhibits excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a proven track record of developing and delivering impactful presentations

• Strong organizational and project management skill.

• Strong networking within the industry will be a plus

• High language proficiency in English and Mandarin

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES

Executive Talent Acquisition (e.g. General Managers & Senior Leaders)

· Lead end-to-end hiring for General Manager and senior executive roles, including intake, role calibration, sourcing, assessment, interview management, offer, and acceptance.

· Partner with Hiring Managers and HR Business Partners to define selection criteria, interview plans, and decision timelines; provide market insights and candidate recommendations.

· Conduct structured screening and assessment (phone/video/in-person) to evaluate leadership capability, track record, and cultural alignment; document findings and deliver clear feedback to hiring leaders.

· Manage executive search firms and other external recruiting partners, including vendor selection, briefings, service-level expectations, and fee/contract alignment (in partnership with procurement/HR as required).

· Support internal talent mobility by identifying and presenting qualified internal candidates, facilitating internal selection processes, and partnering with HR and business leaders to enable timely moves that support workforce planning supply needs.

· Manage the alumni talent community as a strategic sourcing channel by maintaining an alumni contact pool, planning alumni networking/engagement activities, and converting qualified alumni into active candidate pipelines for priority senior roles (in line with data privacy and internal policies).

Recruiting Operations, Governance & Reporting

· Ensure accurate requisition set-up, posting (where applicable), and candidate pipeline management in the ATS and related recruiting tools; maintain data integrity and timely status updates.

· Coordinate interview logistics and assessment steps (as required), including panel scheduling, candidate communications, and preparation materials, while protecting confidentiality and delivering a consistent candidate experience.

· Track and report key recruiting activity metrics (e.g., pipeline health, time-to-fill, source effectiveness) and ensure hiring process adherence to internal policies and local regulatory requirements.

· Facilitate internal mobility workflows (as applicable), including internal candidate communications, movement approvals/coordination, and accurate recording of internal moves and outcomes in recruiting systems and reports.

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