Principal Talent Acquisition Partner (Leadership Hiring)

TL;DR

Principal Talent Acquisition Partner (Leadership Hiring): Leading executive searches for Director-level positions and above across global functions with an accent on strategic sourcing and stakeholder alignment. Focus on market mapping, end-to-end search delivery, and providing talent market intelligence to senior leadership.

Location: On-site in Manila, Philippines

Company

World's pioneering local delivery platform operating in around 70 countries worldwide, headquartered in Berlin.

What you will do

• Lead and deliver executive searches for Director level and above across all global functions.
• Partner with senior hiring leaders and HR Business Partners to align hiring strategies with business goals.
• Own end-to-end search delivery including role scoping, sourcing strategy, market mapping, and offer support.
• Act as a trusted advisor on talent market trends, competitor insights, and candidate expectations.
• Support succession planning and pipelining for key leadership roles across functions.
• Collaborate with the Executive TA team to evolve search processes, tools, and market intelligence.

Requirements

• 5–8 years of experience in executive or senior-level search across multiple functions.
• Proven success delivering Director and above roles in areas such as Commercial, Finance, Legal, HR, or Operations.
• Experience partnering with senior business leaders in complex, global organisations.
• Strong understanding of talent landscapes and executive-level hiring dynamics.
• Fluency in English.
• Must be based in Manila, Philippines.

Culture & Benefits

• Strong commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
• Non-discriminatory hiring practices regardless of identity or background.
• Accessibility support and accommodations for candidates with disabilities.
• Inclusive environment that encourages the sharing of pronouns and identity.