Manager, TA APAC

Johnson & Johnson

. Lead APAC talent acquisition strategy and delivery aligned with business priorities and workforce strategies .

Posted 9/16/2026full-timeSingapore • SingaporeSeniorLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading talent acquisition strategies across APAC, with a strong focus on stakeholder management, data-driven decision-making, and compliance with local labor regulations. Proven ability to optimize recruitment processes and enhance candidate experiences while managing and developing a high-performing TA team.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Talent Acquisition StrategyStakeholder ManagementData-Driven Decision MakingPeople LeadershipAPAC Labor Market Familiarity

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Hard Skills

Talent AcquisitionRecruitment OperationsSourcingScreeningInterviewingOnboardingCompliance AdministrationVendor ManagementProcess ImprovementMarket Analysis

Soft Skills

CoachingChange ManagementInfluencing Senior Leaders

Tools & Technologies

TA Assessment ToolsRecruiting Metrics AnalyticsVeeva Scanning

Certifications & Qualifications

Talent Acquisition Certifications

Industry Keywords

OrthopaedicsMedTechPharmaHealthcareAPAC Hiring Practices

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead APAC talent acquisition strategy and delivery aligned with business priorities and workforce strategies
Manage and develop TA team members
Partner with senior leaders and HR on hiring needs, market insights, talent solutions, and workforce strategies
Lead end-to-end recruitment across APAC, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and onboarding
Ensure a consistent, inclusive, high-quality candidate experience across EMEA markets
Monitor recruiting metrics and analytics to improve speed, quality, and cost of hire
Analyze workforce data and market trends to develop talent acquisition strategies and hiring plans
Oversee and coach recruiters and team members
Ensure compliance with company policies, data privacy standards, and local labor regulations across APAC
Drive process optimization, technology enablement, and vendor management
Handle local document processing, records management, compliance administration, filings, audits, and Veeva scanning where required

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field
Typically 10 years of progressive talent acquisition experience
5+ years of TA leadership or people-management responsibilities
Experience leading regional or multi-market recruitment in APAC
Strong stakeholder-management skills and ability to influence senior leaders
Experience with TA assessment and selection tools
Ability to use recruiting data and insights to drive selection decisions and outcomes
Experience managing recruiting operations, vendors, and external partners
People-leadership, coaching, and change-management capabilities
Fluent English required
Mandarin Chinese and Japanese strongly preferred
Up to ~20% travel, primarily within APAC
Talent acquisition or HR certifications preferred but not required
Experience recruiting within Orthopaedics preferred; MedTech, Pharma, or Healthcare experience also considered
Familiarity with APAC labor markets, hiring practices, and compliance considerations preferred
Experience driving employment branding projects preferred
Experience driving TA transformation, process improvement, or technology implementation preferred
Background working in a global, matrixed organization preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Inclusive work environment
Employee wellness, career, and life support
Reasonable accommodation during the interview process