Talent Acquisition Specialist (Contract, APAC/EMEA/Americas)

About the role

Rakuten Travel Xchange, the accommodation wholesale and travel technology division of the Rakuten group, is looking for a Talent Acquisition Specialist on a 2-year contract, based in Singapore. The incumbent manages the full recruitment cycle and works closely with hiring managers to recruit for its B2B travel distribution and travel technology business across APAC, EMEA and the Americas. The role suits a proactive recruiter who sources candidates directly, handles several priorities and gives clear, data-driven updates.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the full recruitment cycle: role briefing, candidate sourcing, interviews, offers and onboarding handover, coordinating assessments and interviews and preparing approved offer proposals.
• Sourcing candidates via LinkedIn, professional networks, referrals and targeted outreach, building pipelines for recurring and hard-to-fill positions including sales and supply roles, and managing recruitment agencies where needed.
• Keep hiring managers informed on progress, pipelines and risks, advise on sourcing strategies and selection criteria, and escalate delays early.
• Track recruitment metrics such as time to fill, sourcing effectiveness, offer acceptance and agency usage.
• Maintain accurate recruitment records, follow hiring approval processes and data privacy requirements, and share sourcing knowledge and best practices with HR colleagues and hiring managers.

Required profile

• Around 5 years of recruitment or talent acquisition experience, or equivalent capability.
• Experience managing the full recruitment cycle across multiple vacancies.
• Experience supporting recruitment across multiple markets and working with stakeholders across different locations and time zones.
• Strong written and spoken English.

Required skills

• Direct sourcing, including engagement of passive candidates.
• Ability to produce concise recruitment reports and turn pipeline data into practical actions.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.