Principal Recruiter, APJ

About Okta and the Role

Okta is a leader in securing identities in the evolving AI era, providing trusted, neutral infrastructure for organizations to safely harness AI's potential. We are passionate about solving complex, impactful challenges rapidly and with precision. We are seeking a seasoned Principal Recruiter to serve as our inaugural Talent Acquisition partner based in Singapore. This senior individual contributor will closely collaborate with the APJ General Manager and senior leaders, spearheading strategic talent acquisition throughout the APJ region.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate directly with APJ senior leadership to convert business objectives into talent acquisition strategies and achieve hiring goals.
• Manage end-to-end recruitment processes, primarily across Go-to-Market teams but adaptable to other critical functions as business priorities shift.
• Lead intricate senior and executive-level searches through comprehensive talent sourcing, market mapping, candidate engagement, and closing.
• Build a robust regional talent network and intelligence ecosystem that anticipates hiring needs beyond immediate demands.
• Leverage data-driven insights and market analysis to advise senior stakeholders, influence decision-making, and raise recruitment standards.
• Continuously refine hiring methodologies to enhance efficiency, quality, and responsiveness in partnership with APJ and global teams.

Qualifications and Skills

• Extensive recruiting experience within high-growth tech or SaaS environments, with in-depth knowledge of the APJ and Singapore talent markets, especially Go-to-Market roles.
• A strong passion for technology combined with the ability to effectively communicate the company's opportunities.
• Capability to work onsite 2-3 days per week in Singapore for leadership collaboration and candidate meetings.
• Proven ability to manage full recruitment cycles across varying seniority levels, with a focus on senior and executive hires.
• Experience advising and partnering with senior leadership including regional General Managers and VPs.
• Excellence in sourcing, talent mapping, and maintaining advanced market intelligence.
• Confidence and acumen to influence senior stakeholders using sound data and recruitment expertise.
• Adaptability to recruit across multiple functions and roles as organizational priorities evolve.
• Effectiveness operating in a multi-cultural, multi-time zone global setting.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with high ownership, curiosity, and proactive approach.
• Strong communication, relationship management skills, and the ability to maintain judgment and discretion under pressure.

Additional Information

This role offers the chance to remain deeply involved in recruitment craft while acting as a strategic advisor at senior organizational levels. Okta values connection and inclusivity, offering an immersive onboarding experience and fostering a supportive global community.

Okta is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion and complies with applicable equal opportunity laws. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.

Note for New York City applicants: Okta utilizes Automated Employment Decision Tools as permitted by law; details are available upon request.