Southeast Asia Recruitment Director

Cornerstone Global Partners (CGP Group) is one of the largest recruitment solutions firms in Asia delivering multitude of HR services including C-level to Mid-level Executive Search, Contract Staffing, Market Entry/Outbound Consultancy, Business Process Outsourcing, Payroll Outsourcing, and Organizational Design Solutions through our industry-specialized recruiting team. The firm operates through 20 offices worldwide including Mainland China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Japan, Vietnam, New Zealand, the Middle East, and the United States, and 600+ team members along with our network presence in 40 other countries around the globe.

CGP has won other industry awards such as 2022/2023 Best Executive Search Firm, 2023 Best Staffing Firm, 2023 Best Outsourcing Partners, 2022 Most Popular Recruitment Agency, etc. across the region.

We are also a Morgan Stanley Private Equity Funded company and looking to aggressively expand throughout the Asia Pacific Region to prepare for an IPO in the China Market within the next few years time frame.

Our client:

Our client is one of Asia's most rapidly expanding consumer brands, renowned for bringing modern, highquality Asian cuisine to global audiences. With a strong footprint across Southeast Asia and major international markets, the brand has built a reputation for innovation, speed, and exceptional customer experience.

They operate a large and fastscaling network of outlets supported by a robust supply chain, strong product development capabilities, and a dynamic, growthdriven leadership team. Recognized as a rising force in the fastcasual dining sector, our client is shaping the future of modern Asian food culture worldwide.

As the business continues to accelerate across new markets, they are seeking forwardthinking leaders who are energized by growth, innovation, and building impact at scale.

Job Summary:

This is a senior leadership position responsible for designing and executing recruitment strategies across Southeast Asia. The ideal candidate is a strategic HR leader with deep market knowledge in countries such as Vietnam, Thailand, Singapore, and Malaysia, and a strong track record in building highvolume and highimpact recruitment functions.

Key Responsibilities:

Recruitment Strategy & Execution

• Develop and implement mid to longterm recruitment strategies aligned with regional expansion plans.
• Translate business goals into countryspecific hiring targets and ensure onground delivery.

Recruitment Process & System Development

• Optimize the full recruitment cycle to improve efficiency and quality of hire.
• Establish compliant hiring processes based on local labor laws and regulations across SEA.

Senior & Critical Talent Acquisition

• Lead search and selection for directorlevel and senior leadership roles.
• Build a comprehensive talent map for the region and cultivate highquality talent pipelines.
• Manage highlevel negotiations, background checks, and offer approvals.

Team & Channel Leadership

• Lead and mentor a regional recruitment team.
• Oversee agency partners, headhunters, talent communities, and alternative sourcing strategies.
• Evaluate channel performance and innovate localized recruitment models.

Policy & CrossBorder Coordination

• Monitor regional labor law and visa policy updates to ensure compliance.
• Collaborate with regional business leaders and global HR to resolve crosscountry recruitment challenges.

Employee Relations Support

• Provide guidance and support on employee relations matters when required.

Requirements:

• 8+ years of HR recruitment experience, including 5+ years in regional or multinational recruitment leadership roles.
• Strong understanding of hiring landscapes in at least three Southeast Asian markets (e.g., Vietnam, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia).
• Bachelor's degree or above in HR, Business Administration, or related field.
• Experienced in senior talent search, headhunting, and datadriven recruitment.
• Strong compliance awareness and policy sensitivity.
• English fluency required; SEA regional languages are a strong plus.
• Ability to thrive in a fastgrowing, highchange environment.
• Willingness to travel regionally; candidates with valid U.S. visa are preferred.

What they offer

• Competitive salary and regional leadership scope
• Opportunity to build a recruitment ecosystem across multiple highgrowth markets
• Fastpaced, international exposure with a dynamic leadership team

If this opportunity excites you, apply today or reach out to us for a confidential discussion.

Cornerstone Global Partners Pte Ltd

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