Senior Recruiter (Talent Acquisition and Employer Branding), APAC

📋 Description

• • Serve as the first in-region Talent Acquisition professional for Mapbox in APAC, transitioning hiring from a global to a localized, strategic talent function focused on Japan and Korea, with future expansion into Singapore, Australia, and China.
• • Own end-to-end full-cycle recruitment for all open roles across APAC, including Go-To-Market, Technical, and General & Administrative functions, from sourcing to offer negotiation and onboarding.
• • Act as the primary regional point of contact for external recruitment agencies and search vendors, ensuring alignment on candidate quality, cost-efficiency, and candidate experience.
• • Design and execute a scalable, localized employer branding strategy to build Mapbox’s presence in APAC by customizing global messaging for regional markets using local media, PR channels, and employee storytelling.
• • Establish and innovate Mapbox’s internal referral program across APAC by creating mechanisms, incentives, and cultural frameworks that empower employees to actively source and refer talent.
• • Collaborate closely with global talent teams and stakeholders across time zones to ensure regional hiring strategies are aligned with Mapbox’s global objectives and standards.
• • Build and maintain strong relationships with local talent communities, universities, tech hubs, and professional networks to create sustainable pipelines for technical and non-technical roles.
• • Utilize data-driven insights to measure recruitment effectiveness, optimize sourcing channels, and report on key metrics tied to regional hiring goals and business outcomes.
• • Champion diversity and inclusion in hiring by implementing equitable practices and ensuring candidate pipelines reflect a broad range of backgrounds, genders, ethnicities, abilities, and sexual orientations.
• • Work in a hybrid model based in Tokyo, Japan, with autonomy to choose work location based on productivity; occasional office visits required for team collaboration or hosting final-stage candidates.
• • Serve as a cultural bridge between Mapbox’s global leadership and local APAC talent, translating regional nuances into actionable hiring strategies while maintaining alignment with company values.
• • Continuously experiment with unconventional sourcing channels, localized recruitment media, and innovative talent engagement tactics to attract top-tier candidates in competitive APAC markets.
• • Ensure all recruitment activities comply with local labor regulations and Mapbox’s privacy and data protection standards, including adherence to the Mapbox Non-US Privacy Notice for applicants.
• • Promote a culture of teaching and learning by sharing best practices with regional teams and contributing to the professional development of colleagues in talent acquisition and HR.
• • Represent Mapbox at regional career fairs, tech events, and employer branding initiatives to enhance visibility and credibility as an employer of choice in APAC.
• • Maintain accurate and up-to-date recruitment records in ATS systems and ensure a seamless, positive candidate experience throughout the hiring journey.
• • Partner with local leadership to understand business priorities and translate them into targeted hiring plans that support revenue growth and market expansion.
• • Proactively identify talent gaps and emerging skill needs in APAC markets to anticipate future hiring demands and build proactive pipelines.
• • Advocate for candidate experience improvements by gathering feedback and iterating on recruitment touchpoints to enhance Mapbox’s reputation as a desirable employer.