Senior Manager, Talent Acquistion, APAC

About Vantage Data Centers

Vantage is committed to being a workplace of inclusion, equity, respect and acceptance. We celebrate diversity and intentionally seek out opportunities to learn from one another’s experience.

Vantage Data Centers powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world’s well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. Developing and operating across North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific, Vantage has evolved data center design in innovative ways to deliver dramatic gains in reliability, efficiency and sustainability in flexible environments that can scale as quickly as the market demands.

Position Overview

Vantage is seeking a high-potential, detail-oriented and dynamic Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition APAC. You will be responsible for a team of five (5) people who are responsible for the full talent acquisition lifecycle from sourcing to onboarding. Fundamental to this will be the effective development and execution of the company’s hiring plan, headcount planning, data-driven reporting, diversity and inclusion, and scaling culture. You will use our values and strive for greatness to guide and develop the next generation of employees to empower Vantage Data Centers to continue to succeed in achieving its mission and vision.

Essential Job Functions

• Lead recruiting efforts and create a lasting and impactful candidate experience; ensure efficient program flow with our internal business partners, while focusing on consistency.
• Focus on passive sourcing with a goal of eliminating 3rd party staffing agency support.
• Leverage technology such as ChatGPT, Textio, Prelude, LinkedIn and others to find the very best candidates.
• Lead the management of end-to-end talent acquisition practices including but not limited to sourcing, recruiting, diversity & inclusion, talent acquisition operations (including the management of our agency PSL) with a specific aim of increasing the number of high-quality direct hires into the business.
• In partnership with North American and EMEA TA leaders, continue to simplify and improve global recruiting process including the upskilling of Vantage management and leadership in best practice (as well as consistent) recruiting practices.
• Work collaboratively and in partnership with a variety of stakeholders from Design & Engineering, Construction, Software Engineering, IT, Finance, Operations, and Human Resources. Develop relationships with those stakeholders to better understand the business and future needs in each department.
• Develop and implement the talent acquisition strategy and plan for each year while suggesting process improvements, platforms, and awareness of current trends.
• Support the implementation and optimization of ATS software (and associated metrics) to drive performance, decision making and improved outcomes.
• Provide trends, analysis, and intelligence on existing (as well as new country) labor and recruiting market practices and planning (when considering new territories) to ensure talent acquisition can be delivered according to business need.
• Manage and mentor team members in Talent Acquisition to improved (partnering) performance and delivery, always in keeping with Vantage values.

Job Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in Talent/Acquisition & managing the full talent acquisition life cycle within high growth companies is preferred.
• Strong organization and communication skills
• Recent experience with Workday Recruiting is preferred.
• Data Center experience also preferred, but not essential – however should have track record recruiting into technical roles (Design, Engineering, Construction etc.)
• Demonstrable track record of improving talent acquisition processes, optimizing candidate experience, improving direct hire/fill rates, improving onboarding experiences and then building internal talent pipelines (feeding into workforce/succession planning)
• Knowledge of ATS systems and highly adept with data, analytics, and commercials
• A team player that can influence and develop effective partnerships with a variety of stakeholders at all levels.
• Key personal traits: self-sufficient, dynamic, flexible, customer focused, passionate, ambitious, driven, collaborative, strong relationship builder, great communicator, committed to diversity and inclusion, committed to our company values and being a role model for the same every day.
• Some travel may be required (across Asia) but will be less than 15%. This may increase over time as the business evolves.
• Minimum of two (2) days per week in office is preferred for candidates located in Singapore.

We operate with No Ego and No Arrogance. We work to build each other up and support one another, appreciating each other’s strengths and respecting each other’s weaknesses. We find joy in our work and each other, actively seeking opportunities to inject fun into what we do. Our hard and efficient work is rewarded with an above market total compensation package. We offer a comprehensive suite of health and welfare, retirement, and paid leave benefits exceeding local expectations.

Throughout the year, the advantage of being part of the Vantage team is evident with an array of benefits, recognition, training and development, and the knowledge that your contribution adds value to the company and our community.

Don't meet all the requirements? Please still apply if you think you are the right person for the position. We are always keen to speak to people who connect with our mission and values.

Vantage Data Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Vantage Data Centers does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firm agencies. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired; such resumes will be deemed the sole property of Vantage Data Centers.