Lead Recruiter, APAC

• Own and drive the APAC recruiting strategy, ensuring alignment with Harvey’s global talent vision, operating model, and hiring standards
• Drive first-in-market hiring strategies across multiple regions, building scalable playbooks for entering and hiring in new markets that accommodate local regulations, talent dynamics, and cultural nuances
• Act as the regional recruiting leader and strategic partner to senior leaders, advising on hiring plans, market conditions, competitive dynamics, and talent risks across APAC
• Lead, develop, and empower a small team of technical and business recruiters, setting clear expectations, coaching for impact, and enabling high-quality execution without micromanagement
• Translate global recruiting frameworks, processes, and priorities into regionally effective approaches that reflect APAC market realities while maintaining bar-raising standards
• Partner closely with global Talent, People, and business leaders to ensure consistency in candidate experience, decision-making, and hiring quality across regions
• Play a key role in new market entry and office launches, advising on hiring sequencing, local talent availability, employer brand considerations, and scalable hiring models
• Set regional hiring priorities, guide requisition allocation, and ensure recruiting resources are deployed effectively across technical and business roles
• Establish and continuously refine APAC-specific recruiting playbooks, market insights, and best practices, feeding learnings back into global strategy
• Use recruiting data and market intelligence to inform strategy, track progress, and clearly communicate insights, risks, and tradeoffs to stakeholders
• Ensure a high-quality, inclusive, and culturally aware candidate experience across diverse APAC markets
• Serve as a connector between global talent leadership and regional execution, helping scale recruiting in a way that is both globally consistent and locally effective
• Use recruiting data and market intelligence to inform strategy, track progress, and communicate insights and risks to stakeholders

• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a high-velocity, ambiguous startup environment—setting direction amid change, making sound decisions with imperfect information, and maintaining momentum as priorities evolve
• 10+ years of recruiting experience, with demonstrated success leading regional or international recruiting efforts
• Deep experience recruiting across APAC markets, with a strong understanding of regional labor markets, cultural differences, and local hiring practices
• Proven experience opening new offices or supporting market entry through early-stage hiring in APAC
• Experience leading and developing both technical and business recruiters
• Strong strategic orientation, with the ability to balance global alignment and regional autonomy
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with experience advising senior leaders and influencing without direct authority
• Strong analytical skills, with experience using data and market insights to guide decision-making
• High degree of operational rigor, organization, and prioritization in environments with competing demands and limited resources
• Commitment to inclusive hiring practices and building diverse teams across geographies

Familiarity with tools such as Ashby, Notion, Slack, and Google Workspace

• Structured hybrid working arrangement: 3 days in our Sydney office, 2 days working from home
• Health Coverage: Fully covered private hospital insurance, plus extras for dental, optical, physio, mental health, and more
• Family & Fertility Support: Support for fertility treatments, adoption, and surrogacy through Carrot
• Retirement & Security: Comprehensive coverage designed to support your long-term well-being
• Paid Leave: Paid annual leave, sick leave, and fully paid parental leave for all parents
• Wellness & Perks: Daily in-office lunch, wellness memberships through Wellhub, and monthly commuting support
• Professional Development: Annual support for courses, certifications, conferences, and books
• Remote Work Allowance: Monthly support for home office, internet, and phone expenses
• Harvey Holiday: After four years, enjoy a four-week paid sabbatical to rest, travel, or explore new experiences