Talent Acquisition Specialist - APAC

Who we are

Employment Hero is on a mission to make employment easier and more valuable for everyone. Our Employment Operating System brings hiring, HR, payroll and benefits into an all-in-one solution.

Since our inception in 2014, we’ve scaled to a $2 billion valuation and gained a presence in 6 countries globally - Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Malaysia, the UK and Canada. We now service over 300,000 businesses and more than 2 million employees.

The EH Way

At Employment Hero, we’re proud of our unique DNA, which we call The EH Way.

• We are Mission First – everything we do (from what we work on, to how we allocate capital and where we focus) is driven by our Mission
• We are Remote First – we champion a remote environment with a preference for asynchronous communication and a high degree of autonomy
• We are AI First – we are committed to using AI to accelerate our mission; AI is not just a tool, it’s a fundamental part of how we operate, innovate, and scale
• We are Apolitical – we do not take a position on political or social topics, unless it relates to our Mission
• We Live by Our Values – we role model our values 100% of the time
• We Expect High Performance – we set a high standard and we’re not satisfied with being average

This role

We’re looking for a sharp, business-savvy Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our APAC Talent Team. This role will focus on hiring for our Customer Experience (CX), Product & Technology functions.

You’ll partner closely with leaders across these teams to identify, engage, and hire exceptional talent who will enable Employment Hero’s continued global growth. You’ll need a strong understanding of both technical and non-technical roles, and the ability to switch gears quickly.

Your mission

To build high-performing, scalable business functions by delivering outstanding hiring experiences — for candidates, hiring managers, and internal stakeholders alike.

You’ll act as a strategic recruitment partner: diagnosing hiring needs, advising on role design and structure, and executing hiring processes that are fast, data-driven, and aligned to our “AI-First” and “Remote-First” ways of working.

This will include

• Own end-to-end recruitment processes across multiple functions in the APAC region.
• Partner with hiring managers to deeply understand business priorities, team structures, and success profiles.
• Finding and engaging high-calibre active and passive talent using creative sourcing techniques.
• Screen, interview, and assess candidates, balancing technical capability with cultural alignment.
• Drive strong data discipline across ATS and dashboards, ensuring pipeline visibility and hiring velocity.
• Partner cross-functionally with key stakeholders to ensure hiring plans align with OKRs and capacity forecasts.
• Lead with data: measure Time-to-Hire, Quality-of-Hire, and Candidate Experience, continuously identifying process improvements.
• Champion the EH employer brand — acting as a storyteller for our mission and values across every candidate interaction.

Who you are

To thrive at Employment Hero, you’ll need to embody The EH Way – operating with focus, agility, and an obsession with impact. For this role, you’ll also bring

• 4+ years’ experience in recruitment and talent acquisition.
• Prior experience in SaaS, technology scale-ups or high-growth environments.
• Proven ability to recruit across both technical and non-technical roles.
• Strong commercial acumen — you understand how different functions drive business outcomes.
• Excellent stakeholder management – strong communication skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders.
• Data-driven mindset – you love using insights to drive better hiring decisions.
• Curiosity and adaptability — you're able to learn complex business areas quickly and spot great talent even in unfamiliar domains.
• A collaborative, solutions-focused mindset — with the humility and humour to thrive in a global, remote-first team.

What we can offer

At Employment Hero, we don’t just talk about a better way to work - we live it. Joining Employment Hero means

• You will work remotely, with the flexibility to own your time and impact
• You will access cutting-edge tools to amplify your work, knowledge and outputs
• You’ll surround yourself with ambitious, outcome-driven colleagues who challenge you to do the best work of your life
• You’ll own ESOP (employee share options) in one of the world’s fastest-growing tech companies
• You’ll also have access to a wide range of benefits that includes - a very generous parental leave policy, subsidised egg freezing (so you can make the choice that’s right for you, on your terms), a WFH office expense budget, and outstanding learning & development opportunities

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Employment Hero celebrates diverse perspectives and experiences, we invite people of all backgrounds and identities to apply for this position.