Executive Talent Acquisition Partner, SEA

Job Description The Opportunity Are you ready to shape the future of talent in a global energy leader At Hitachi Energy, we're entering an exciting phase of growth, driven by a global energy super cycle. Our strategic talent initiatives are recognized as key drivers of our successand we're just getting started. As we expand, we're looking to attract, develop, and retain thousands of talented professionals worldwide. That's where you come in. As an Executive Talent Acquisition Partner - India & Southeast Asia, at Hitachi Energy, you will be instrumental in identifying, attracting, and securing top-tier executive talent across the Southeast Asian region. You will play a critical role in shaping Hitachi's leadership landscape by executing strategic recruitment initiatives and building strong relationships with hiring leaders and executive candidates. How You Will Make An Impact - Develop and execute innovative sourcing strategies to identify passive and active executive candidates within India & Southeast Asian market, utilizing a variety of channels including executive search firms, professional networks, industry events, and direct outreach. - Manage the full recruitment lifecycle for executive-level positions, from initial requisition creation to offer negotiation and onboarding support, ensuring a seamless and positive candidate experience. - Partner closely with C-suite executives, senior leadership, and HR business partners across various Hitachi business units in India & Southeast Asia to understand their talent needs, define ideal candidate profiles, and provide strategic guidance on market trends and talent availability. - Conduct in-depth interviews, assess candidate qualifications against job requirements and company culture, and present comprehensive candidate summaries to hiring managers, facilitating informed hiring decisions. - Continuously monitor the executive talent landscape in India & Southeast Asia, providing insights on competitive intelligence, compensation benchmarks, and industry trends to inform recruitment strategies. - Build and nurture strong & long-term relationships with executive candidates, maintaining a robust talent pipeline for future leadership. - Act as an ambassador for Hitachi, effectively communicating the company's value proposition and culture to attract and engage executive talent. - Identify opportunities to enhance recruitment processes, tools, and methodologies to optimize efficiency and effectiveness in executive hiring - Champion diversity and inclusion initiatives within the executive recruitment process, ensuring a broad and equitable candidate pool. - Living Hitachi Energy's core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business Your Background - Bachelors or Masters degree in any stream with a minimum of 10 - 12 years of progressive experience in executive talent acquisition, with a significant focus on recruiting senior leadership roles within multinational corporations, preferably in the technology, industrial, or infrastructure sectors. - Proven track record of successfully recruiting executive talent across multiple Southeast Asian countries. Deep understanding of the local talent markets, cultural nuances, and business landscapes within the region is essential. - Prior experience working with or for an executive search firm is highly advantageous - Demonstrated expertise in developing and executing creative and effective executive sourcing strategies. - Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence and build credibility with senior leadership and executive candidates. - Strong understanding of business operations, financial metrics, and the strategic importance of executive talent to organizational success. - Ability to analyze market data, identify trends, and provide data-driven insights to inform recruitment strategies. - Fluent in English (written and spoken). Proficiency in other Southeast Asian languages (e.g., Bahasa Malay, Bahasa Indonesia, Thai, Vietnamese) is a significant advantage.. Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future through innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core. Over three billion people depend on our technologies to power their daily lives. With over a century in pioneering mission-critical technologies like high-voltage, transformers, automation, and power electronics, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time balancing soaring electricity demand, while decarbonizing the power system. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today.