Talent Acquisition Manager

Blackpanda

. Own full-cycle recruitment across Singapore, Hong Kong, Japan, the Philippines, and Malaysia .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeSingapore • SingaporeMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in full-cycle recruitment across multiple Asia-Pacific countries, with a strong focus on technical talent acquisition and structured interview processes. Proficient in using ATS and HRIS platforms, with a commitment to maintaining candidate experience and compliance.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Full-Cycle RecruitmentTechnical Talent AcquisitionStructured Interview DesignDirect Sourcing SkillsBambooHR ATS Management

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Hard Skills

Boolean SearchCandidate ScreeningCompensation BenchmarkingInterview CoordinationData Protection ComplianceProject ManagementReporting and AnalyticsNegotiation SkillsTalent Pipeline DevelopmentCase Study Design

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailCommunication SkillsDiscretion with Confidential InformationConfidence in Decision-MakingTraining and Enabling Hiring Managers

Tools & Technologies

LinkedIn RecruiterBambooHRHRIS PlatformsSpreadsheets

Certifications & Qualifications

Relevant Professional CertificationDegree in Human ResourcesDegree in BusinessDegree in Psychology

Industry Keywords

Cyber SecurityDigital ForensicsAsia-Pacific RecruitmentExecutive SearchHigh-Growth CompaniesEmployee Referral ProgrammeTop-Grading InterviewsNon-Compete RisksRecruitment Agency ManagementRegional Language Proficiency

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own full-cycle recruitment across Singapore, Hong Kong, Japan, the Philippines, and Malaysia
Conduct intake, sourcing, screening, interview coordination, assessment, references, offers, and closing for technical, commercial, operational, and leadership roles
Run structured hiring-manager intakes covering role purpose, success at 6 and 12 months, scorecards, compensation bands, and interview plans
Build and work talent pipelines through LinkedIn Recruiter, DFIR and SANS communities, industry events, referrals, and direct outreach
Screen candidates, including AI-assisted CV screening, and present evidence-based shortlists
Partner with the VP People and Culture and C-Suite on senior and executive searches, top-grading interviews, candidate presentations, and case studies
Manage compensation benchmarking, equity explanations, counter-offer risks, negotiations, and handoffs for contracts, work passes, and onboarding
Design and maintain structured interview kits, scorecards, case studies, reference-check templates, and debrief formats
Train and enable hiring managers to interview and score consistently
Own BambooHR ATS as the source of truth for requisitions and candidates
Produce reporting on open roles, pipeline health, time to fill, source of hire, funnel conversion, offer acceptance, and cost per hire
Run background checks and apply regional, SOC compliance, and data protection requirements
Flag non-compete, non-solicitation, and notice-period risks and coordinate with Legal
Manage recruitment agency and search firm relationships, agreements, fees, briefs, and performance
Run the employee referral programme
Build Blackpanda's employer brand through job descriptions, careers content, conferences, communities, and universities
Protect candidate experience by ensuring timely communication to every candidate
Report to the VP People and Culture and work alongside the People & Culture Manager

Requirements

What you’ll need

5–8 years of recruitment experience
At least 3 years in-house recruitment experience
At least 2 years hiring across more than one country in Asia-Pacific
Track record hiring technical talent, including cyber security, digital forensics, engineering, or similarly scarce profiles
Experience hiring into commercial and sales roles
Strong direct sourcing skills, including Boolean search and LinkedIn Recruiter
Experience in a high-growth or scaling company where the recruiter performed the work directly
High attention to detail, project and task management skills, and consistent execution
Experience designing structured interview processes and scorecards
Confidence pushing back on hiring managers when decisions are not evidence-supported
Comfort with ATS and HRIS platforms, spreadsheets, and reporting
Excellent written and spoken English
Absolute discretion with confidential information
Willingness to travel regionally several times a year and flex hours across time zones
Preferred: Direct recruitment experience in Singapore, Hong Kong, Japan, the Philippines, or Malaysia
Preferred: Executive or leadership search experience, including top-grading or similar structured assessment methods
Preferred: Agency background combined with in-house experience
Preferred: Existing network in the cyber security or DFIR community in Asia-Pacific
Preferred: Experience hiring into a new country
Preferred: Working proficiency in an additional regional language besides English
Preferred: Relevant professional certification or a degree in Human Resources, Business, Psychology, or a related field
Candidates who pass the Interview stage may be required to complete a Case Study

Benefits

Comp & perks

40 days paid leave per year inclusive of public holidays
Limited Work From Anywhere policy allotment: 5 days per quarter from alternate locations, subject to teammate coverage and manager approval
Comprehensive corporate health plan with medical and dental direct billing network
Inter-office travel opportunities
Required annual week-long Tribe Onsite meet-up
Quarterly week-long leadership Offsites
$5000 USD/year professional training budget, subject to manager approval and a 12-month retention requirement
Competitive base salary with performance-based variable compensation tied to market results
Equity participation in Blackpanda's growth