Join Our Team as a Recruiter & Onboarding Specialist at API!
Location: Sydney Office (hybrid)

API is looking for a dynamic and results-driven Recruiter & Onboarding Specialist to support our growth across the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. In this role, you will manage full-cycle recruitment, compliance and onboarding, ensuring a seamless and professional experience for both candidates and hiring managers.

If you’re passionate about talent, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and want to help shape the future of our company, we’d love to hear from you!

Hybrid opportunity requiring a minimum of 3 days in the office

Success in This Role:

You excel in an agile environment, bring creativity to sourcing exceptional talent, and build trusted partnerships with leaders. You understand how strategic hiring drives business transformation and take ownership of delivering high-quality outcomes. 

What You’ll Do:

As a leading SaaS Technology & Services company, you will:

• Manage full-cycle, end-to-end recruitment across APAC for a variety of roles.
• Partner closely with business leaders and HR stakeholders to understand hiring needs.
• Draft and post job ads and job descriptions
• Source and engage passive candidates using innovative sourcing strategies
• Conduct phone screens and assess candidate suitability. Coordinate interviews and manage candidate communication throughout the process
• Gather interview feedback and support hiring managers with selection decisions
• Extend offers and negotiate compensation in alignment with HR and management
• Ensure recruitment practices align with global standards while meeting local market requirements
• Provide regular reporting on hiring progress, time-to-fill, and recruitment metrics
• Deliver a seamless onboarding experience for all APAC new hires
• Prepare employment contracts, onboarding packs, and compliance documents
• Coordinate onboarding logistics with IT, payroll, and relevant teams
• Ensure all pre-employment checks are completed accurately and on time
• Support global HR teams to maintain consistency in onboarding practices

What You’ll Bring:

Minimum Qualifications

• ​​Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field preferred.
• ​Minimum 5 years’ experience in full cycle recruiting.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience recruiting across multiple APAC countries.
• Experience working in a global, matrixed, or private equity-backed organization preferred.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite. Advanced Excel skills are required. 
• Experience using Applicant Tracking Systems and comfortable learning new technical systems as needed.
• Develop and execute innovative sourcing strategies leveraging a strong working knowledge of LinkedIn Recruiter, with proven ability to headhunt and identify passive talent across diverse roles and industries.
• Knowledge of regional hiring practices and employment regulations.
• Proven ability to manage multiple roles across different countries and time zones.
• ​ Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and cultural awareness
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and ability to work under pressure
• Resourceful, solutions-focused, and process-driven with a continuous improvement mindset
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment

Compensation:

A$85,000 – 95,000 + 10% bonus + super.
Final compensation is determined based on  experience, qualifications, skill set, and location, as well as internal equity and external market benchmarks.