Director, Talent Acquisition, APAC

At Ford Motor Company, we believe freedom of movement drives human progress. With our incredible plans for the future of mobility, we have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career potential as you help us define tomorrow’s transportation.

It takes outstanding people from every background imaginable to make our ambitious plans for the future a tangible reality. As part of our Talent Acquisition team, you’ll help us attract, hire and retain the top talent we need to achieve our bold vision. You’ll play a vital role in defining, developing and maintaining the winning culture that empowers diverse individuals to work together and create the impossible. We’re seeking change leaders, talent strategists, employee advocates and culture architects to enable our teams, partners, and businesses to do and be their best.

You'll have:

Exceptional Leadership & Influence:

• Proven ability to attract, motivate, develop, and retain a dynamic team, driving results through collaborative and effective management.
• Superior interpersonal, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to effectively engage and influence at all levels, including senior leaders, across diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Demonstrated success in leading and partnering effectively within a complex, matrixed global environment.

Strategic & Analytical Acumen:

• Strategic, creative, and purposeful business thinking with a strong focus on execution.
• Strong analytical and metrics orientation, with the ability to leverage data for decision-making, business case justification, and delivering compelling narratives.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced corporate environment, demonstrating flexibility, adaptability, and a proactive approach to driving change and navigating ambiguity.

Execution & Project Management:

• Demonstrated success independently executing against project deliverables, targets, and mid-to-long term objectives.
• Strong project management skills, including the ability to juggle multiple concurrent initiatives and lead cross-functional teams.
• A track record of success driving a holistic recruitment strategy (needs assessment, planning, execution, and embedding) for multiple functions and/or markets.

Communication & Cultural Intelligence:

• Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to engage and interact with individuals at all levels in a clear, timely, and effective manner.
• Extensive knowledge and ability to grasp cultural differences, understand regional nuances, and successfully drive initiatives across a complex APAC landscape.
• Comfortable with both receiving and giving constructive feedback.
• High level of professional integrity and confidentiality, with the ability to handle sensitive issues and situations with poise and emotional maturity.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in talent acquisition (agency or in-house), with significant experience in global recruitment.
• Minimum of 5 years of supervisory/leadership experience managing recruiters and projects, with a proven track record of building, developing, and leading high-performing teams.
• Extensive expertise in talent acquisition best practices, a wide-ranging business acumen, and a thorough understanding of labor market trends and legislative regulations specific to the APAC region.
Proven track record in a dynamic, global, fast-paced, matrixed environment.

Even better, you may have…

• Master’s Degree.
• Experience in strategic talent acquisition within a global MNC.
• Demonstrated success in developing and driving global initiatives and embedding them effectively at the functional/market level.
Strong mindset and results related to candidate, manager, and recruiter experience.

This position is a salary grade LL5.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.

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In this position…

You will provide strategic direction and operational oversight for recruiting efforts across the region. As a key contributor of the Global TA Leadership team, you will be responsible for developing, implementing, and analyzing all aspects of the talent acquisition process and strategy, partnering closely with stakeholders to ensure efficient and effective full life cycle recruiting. This highly visible role impacts all levels of the organization, providing expertise on talent acquisition strategies, policies, and best-in-class programs to innovatively attract and engage top talent.

What you'll do:

Strategic Leadership & Planning:

• Lead the development and execution of a targeted regional talent acquisition strategy, introducing best practices tailored to specific countries or business units.
• Set strategic and operational goals for all aspects of talent acquisition aligning with the Global TA CoE on core operations and talent attraction projects.
• Collaborate extensively with the Global TA team to align processes, benchmark expertise, and contribute towards the overall direction and evolution of the talent acquisition function.
• Identify and proactively address areas requiring immediate attention to successfully deliver on business talent needs.

Team Leadership & Development:

• Build, develop, lead, mentor, and increase the capabilities and competencies of a high-performing regional Talent Acquisition team, fostering a culture of creativity, empowerment, and continuous improvement.
• Drive high-quality talent practices within your organization, inspiring and motivating recruiters and coordinators to achieve ambitious goals.

Operational Excellence & Process Management:

• Oversee all talent acquisition activities across the APAC region, including sourcing, assessment, selection, employer branding, systems, and university relations across diverse business units.
• Drive process improvement initiatives to ensure consistency in communications, candidate experience, and recruitment delivery.
• Develop and maintain an effective recruitment process that provides exceptional experiences for both candidates and hiring managers.
• Lead the exploration and implementation of creative sourcing strategies to attract a diverse and qualified talent pool.

Analytics, Influence & Stakeholder Management:

• Utilize historical hiring data and future demand forecasting to identify and implement the most effective sourcing and hiring models for the region.
• Measure and manage core recruiting metrics related to time, cost, volume, and quality, using data to inform decision-making and drive continuous improvement.
• Manage and influence business and functional leaders on talent acquisition priorities, ensuring organizational needs are met through strong consultative partnerships.
• Establish and maintain deep market and industry expertise, including a comprehensive view of trends and competitors, to identify opportunities to improve talent acquisition results.
• Drive the implementation of global initiatives through collaborative partnerships with regional counterparts, HR, and other teams within the overall HR function.