
Manager, Talent Acquisition
Under Armour
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Kowloon Bay • Hong Kong
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About the role
- Lead and drive regional recruitment strategy to meet business needs
- Coach and develop the TA teammate, set goals and manage performance
- Provide talent insights to Business Leaders, based on internal hiring data, market benchmarks and competitive research
- Guide team execution of diversity initiatives and ensure fairness in hiring
- Allocate resources to support hiring volume, prioritization and service levels
- Manage the TA budget for APAC
- Plan and track spending for job postings, sourcing tools, events and university partnerships
- Ensure efficient use of resources and propose cost optimizations when needed
- Lead end to end recruitment for Corporate and Retail roles across APAC (exl China & Korea)
- Conduct hiring manager briefings, manage job postings, source candidates, assess skills, oversee interview process and close offers
- Support senior level searches and strategic talent sourcing with the Sr. Director HR APAC
- Manage weekly updates with candidates and hiring managers to maintain momentum and clarity
- Build sourcing strategies using platforms such as LinkedIn Recruiter, social channels, networks, referrals, job fairs and competitive market research
- Maintain talent pipelines for key functions and markets
- Conduct analysis on salary trends, competitors and agencies
- Use insights to shape hiring recommendations
- Lead Rookie Program hiring and project management
- Strengthen university and college partnerships to build a sustainable early‑career pipeline
- Partner with Global TA team and Brand partners to amplify employer branding across APAC
- Support APAC TA policy updates and process improvements
- Lead recruitment status meetings with hiring managers
- Partner closely with HRBPs, HR Operation, Total rewards throughout the recruitment lifecycle
- Ensure consistent use of ATS workflows, documentation and data accuracy
- Track and report key TA metrics and identify opportunities to improve hiring speed and quality
- Ensure all recruitment activity is compliant and aligned with regional processes
- Monitor vendor spend, annual contracts and recruitment-related expenses
- Collaborate with HR/Finance on budget planning and quarterly reviews
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience required
- Minimum 8 years of full-lifecycle, high volume recruitment; in-house/corporate recruiting experience preferred
- 3 years in leadership role preferred
- Hiring experience across APAC markets (HK, TW, VN, Jourdan, SG, MY, TH, AU, TH, etc)
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
- Knowledgeable with recruitment tools, technologies, and platforms such as SuccessFactors, LinkedIn Recruiter, and/or others preferred
- Able to work independently in a dynamic environment of change and high volume recruitment with the constant challenge of multiple deadlines and priorities
- Strong influencing and negotiating skills; this individual should have the ability to communicate well with all levels of the organization
- Team player with the ability to build partnerships with clients, vendors/ preferred suppliers and HR colleagues
- Accountable for projects and owns time management
- Strong analytical mindset with ability to translate data into recommendations
- Highly motivated with a proactive work ethic and an eye for detail
- High degree of initiative and can "think on your feet" in stressful and ambiguous situations
- Able to handle the highest level of confidential issues with the utmost sensitivity
Benefits
- Paid "UA Give Back" Volunteer Days: Work alongside your team to support initiatives in your local community
- Under Armour Merchandise Discounts
- Health & fitness benefits, discounts and resources- We offer teammates across the country programs to promote physical activity and overall well-being
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
full-lifecycle recruitmenthigh volume recruitmentdata analysistalent sourcingbudget managementperformance managementdiversity initiativessalary trend analysisproject managementrecruitment strategy
Soft Skills
coachinginfluencingnegotiatingcommunicationteam collaborationaccountabilitytime managementanalytical mindsetproactive work ethicconfidentiality
Certifications
Bachelor’s Degree