Lead Recruiter, APAC

About the role

With millions of diners, 60,000+ restaurant partners and 25+ years of experience, OpenTable, part of Booking Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: BKNG), is an industry leader with a passion for helping restaurants thrive. Our world-class technology empowers restaurants to focus on what matters most - their team, their guests, and their bottom line - while enabling diners to discover and book the perfect restaurant for every occasion. Every employee at OpenTable has a tangible impact on what we do and how we do it. You'll also be part of a global team and its portfolio of metasearch brands. Hospitality is all about taking care of others, and it defines our culture. OpenTable is looking for a Lead Recruiter, APAC to join our People & Culture team, based in our Melbourne office. In this role, you will own the talent acquisition strategy and execution for the APAC region, showcasing a strong ability to work through ambiguity and lead regional recruiting. As a player-coach, you will act as a key resource for the business, managing full-cycle recruitment while providing strategic leadership across the region. You are a driven self-starter who is deeply passionate about candidate experience and building positive relationships across business functions.

Responsibilities

• Handle full-cycle recruitment responsibilities (source, screen, evaluate, and recommend candidates) for various functions within the APAC region.
• Lead and own talent acquisition strategy for APAC, acting as a player-coach to navigate ambiguity and guide regional recruitment.
• Attract top talent and engage passive candidates through creative sourcing strategies, online databases, and networking, while tracking progress in our ATS (Greenhouse).
• Act as a brand ambassador to build and maintain the OpenTable brand across the region.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with hiring managers and stakeholders, serving as a trusted advisor.
• Help craft, maintain, and track recruiting metrics and pipeline talent for future organization needs.

Requirements

• 7 or more years of recruiting experience in a fast-paced environment, including prioritizing and leading multiple searches.
• Demonstrated experience leading recruitment efforts within the APAC region and the ability to work through ambiguity.
• Proven track record as a trusted advisor to hiring managers and cross-functional teams.
• Ability to act as a player-coach, balancing hands-on recruiting with leadership and management experience.
• Strong communication, interaction, and negotiation skills with internal clients and external candidates.
• Experience recruiting for diverse roles such as Commercial, Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Engineering.
• Experience utilizing Greenhouse or similar applicant tracking systems (ATS) to manage pipelines.
• Adaptability, flexibility, and a results-oriented approach to building collaborative relationships in the workplace.
• Benefits and Perks
• Work from (almost) anywhere for up to 20 days per year
• Focus on mental health and well-being:
• Company-paid therapy sessions through SpringHealth
• Company-paid subscription to Headspace
• Annual company-wide week off a year - the whole team fully recharges (and returns without a pile-up of work!)
• Paid parental leave
• Generous paid vacation + time off for your birthday
• Paid volunteer time
• Focus on your career growth:
• Development Dollars
• Leadership development
• Access to thousands of on-demand e-learnings
• Travel Discounts
• Employee Resource Groups
• Annual health and wellness reimbursement
• Monthly social events
• Free lunch 2 days per week
• Work Environment & Flexibility
• Inclusion
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