Senior Recruiter, Commercial – 12-Month Contract

Airbnb

. Manage and drive full-cycle recruitment, including sourcing, screening, interviews, feedback, and offers for entry- to senior-level candidates .

Posted 11/11/2026contractRemote • JapanSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in full-cycle recruitment, including sourcing, screening, and interviewing candidates across various commercial functions. Proven ability to build diverse candidate pipelines and collaborate effectively with stakeholders to enhance the recruitment process.

Highest-signal resume keywords

10+ Years Recruiting ExperienceStrong Consulting SkillsExceptional Communication SkillsData Integrity MaintenanceDiversity & Inclusion Advocacy

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Hard Skills

Full-Cycle RecruitmentTalent MappingMarket ResearchCandidate Engagement StrategiesInterview Best PracticesData-Centric UpdatesPipeline DevelopmentStakeholder InfluenceHiring Process EducationComplex Hiring Challenge Resolution

Soft Skills

Trust BuildingProfessional JudgmentPositive AttitudeContinuous Improvement CommitmentCollaborative Mindset

Industry Keywords

Commercial FunctionsSales RecruitmentBusiness Development RecruitmentPartnerships RecruitmentRevenue-Generating Roles

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage and drive full-cycle recruitment, including sourcing, screening, interviews, feedback, and offers for entry- to senior-level candidates
Recruit across commercial functions including sales, business development, partnerships, and other revenue-generating roles
Conduct market research and talent mapping to identify top candidates
Develop engagement strategies and relationships with potential candidates
Build pipelines across foundation teams and geographies while considering diversity and balanced candidate slates
Drive inclusion by building diverse top-of-funnel pipelines
Advise business leaders and educate hiring managers on recruiting processes, interview best practices, and decision-making
Maintain data integrity and share data-centric updates with stakeholders
Collaborate with Recruiting, Talent, Diversity & Belonging, Compensation, and Legal teams
Champion an exceptional end-to-end candidate experience
Establish clear timelines, milestones, and expected outcomes with business partners and hiring managers

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of recruiting experience, particularly recruiting mid & senior level hires
Proven track record of building trust and credibility with leaders
Strong consulting skills with demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders at all levels
Ability to interpret business challenges and recommend best practices based on historical insight and market trends
Exceptional communication skills and professional judgment
Ability to deliver results under ever-changing circumstances
Ability to balance autonomous, proactive efforts with collaborative, team-minded workstreams
Experience solving complex hiring challenges independently
Positive, can-do attitude; receptive to feedback and committed to continuous improvement

Benefits

Comp & perks

Reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process for applicants with disabilities
Inclusive environment where every individual can thrive
Diverse and high-performing workforce culture
Collaborative team environment
Airbnb will never ask candidates to purchase work-related equipment during the interview process