Manager, Talent Acquisition, Vietnam

Job description

Get to Know the Team At Grab, Talent Acquisition is a strategic partner to the business. We help shape Grab's future workforce by combining market intelligence, strong stakeholder partnership, and disciplined hiring execution to attract high-capability talent. In Vietnam, the TA team plays a key role in helping the business scale with speed, quality, and the right talent density. Get to Know the Role We are looking for a Talent Acquisition Team Lead to lead hiring delivery team in Vietnam. You will coach and enable a team of Talent Acquisition Business Partners, partner with business and People leaders, and drive a more strategic, data-informed, and efficient hiring approach. This role is suited for someone who can balance hands-on recruitment leadership with team management, stakeholder influence, and continuous improvement. You will report to the Country Head of People Operations, Vietnam, based in Ho Chi Minh. The Critical Tasks You Will Perform Lead and develop the Vietnam TA team, building capability, engagement, and performance across hiring delivery. Partner closely with business leaders to translate priorities into actionable hiring strategies, role prioritization, and workforce plans. Utilize market intelligence, hiring metrics, and candidate funnel insights to provide high-conviction talent advisory and inform equitable decisions. Drive strong hiring outcomes across speed, quality, candidate experience, and stakeholder experience. Coach team members to move beyond reactive hiring and build stronger proactive sourcing and pipeline strategies. Review team performance regularly, identify bottlenecks, and implement improvements to hiring workflows, stakeholder engagement, and operational discipline. Manage portfolio planning and resource allocation across the Vietnam team to ensure balanced workloads and support business priorities. Partner with cross-functional stakeholders including People Operations, Rewards, Employer Branding, Talent Sourcing, and hiring leaders to deliver a seamless hiring experience. Champion the use of tools, automation, and AI-enabled ways of working to reduce friction and improve recruiter productivity. Step into selected hands-on hiring situations when needed to unblock critical roles, coach the team, and stay close to market realities. What Essential Skills You Will Need 10+ years of Talent Acquisition experience , with a proven track record of managing end-to-end recruitment strategies across diverse business functions. Experience leading and coach talent acquisition team Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to partner with and advise senior business leaders using data and market insights. Capability to partner with business leaders, evaluate talent needs, and turn strategic priorities into concrete hiring plans and recruitment actions. Demonstrated operational discipline in managing recruitment workflows, optimizing candidate funnel health, and using hiring metrics to drive predictable outcomes. Identify recruitment bottlenecks, remove process friction, and implement continuous improvements that enhance recruiter efficiency, candidate experience, and overall hiring velocity. Proficiency communicating in English and Vietnamese, with a ability to work across culturally diverse local and regional teams A collaborative, coaching-oriented leadership style with a focus on raising team capability and performance. Life at Grab We care about your well-being at Grab, here are some of the global benefits we offer: We have your back with Term Life Insurance and comprehensive Medical Insurance. With GrabFlex, create a benefits package that suits your needs and aspirations. Celebrate moments that matter in life with loved ones through Parental and Birthday leave , and give back to your communities through Love-all-Serve-all (LASA) volunteering leave We have a confidential Grabber Assistance Programme to guide and uplift you and your loved ones through life's challenges. Balancing personal commitments and life's demands are made easier with our FlexWork arrangements such as differentiated hours What We Stand For at Grab We are committed to building an inclusive and equitable workplace that enables diverse Grabbers to grow and perform at their best. As an equal opportunity employer, we consider all candidates fairly and equally regardless of nationality, ethnicity, religion, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, family commitments, physical and mental impairments or disabilities, and other attributes that make them unique. About Grab and Our Workplace Grab is Southeast Asia's leading superapp. From getting your favourite meals delivered to helping you manage your finances and getting around town hassle-free, we've got your back with everything. In Grab, purpose gives us joy and habits build excellence, while harnessing the power of Technology and AI to deliver the mission of driving Southeast Asia forward by economically empowering everyone, with heart, hunger, honour, and humility.