Talent Acquisition Specialist

May 7, 2026

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At Mad Monkey, we’re not just building hostels — we’re building a global community of travelers, dreamers, and changemakers. Our mission is to create life-changing experiences through adventure, connection, and positive impact. With hostels across Southeast Asia, Australia, and beyond, we’re one of the fastest-growing hostel brands in the world — and we’re just getting started. We believe in meaningful travel, social experiences, and doing good wherever we go. Sound like your vibe? Keep reading. We have an exciting opportunity for a Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our team remotely within South East Asia. The Role Due to continued growth across our locations and regions this year, we are expanding our People & Culture team and are looking for a proactive and driven Talent Acquisition Specialist to support hiring across our locations, regional functions, and global roles. This role will partner closely with HR Managers, General Managers, and leadership teams to attract, assess, and hire top talent that aligns with our culture and ambitious growth plans. You will play a key role in building strong talent pipelines, driving recruitment initiatives, and ensuring a consistent, high-quality hiring experience across all markets. Key Responsibilities Recruitment Delivery <ul style="list-style-type: circle;"> <li>Partner with Hiring Managers to understand role requirements, timelines, and success profiles</li> <li>Proactively source candidates through job boards, LinkedIn, referrals, and local recruitment channels</li> <li>Screen, interview, and shortlist candidates in line with company standards</li> <li>Coordinate and support interview processes across multiple stakeholders</li> <li>Manage end-to-end recruitment across: </li> </ul> <ul style="list-style-type: square;"> <li>Location-based roles (operations, guest experience, etc.)</li> <li>Regional roles (HR, Finance, Marketing, IT, etc.)</li> <li>Global / leadership roles </li> </ul> Stakeholder Management <ul style="list-style-type: circle;"> <li>Build strong relationships with GMs, HR Managers, and department heads</li> <li>Lead structured role kick-off meetings for all new vacancies</li> <li>Run weekly check-ins with Hiring Managers to track progress and unblock challenges</li> <li>Provide market insights and hiring recommendations</li> </ul> Recruitment Strategy & Projects <ul style="list-style-type: circle;"> <li>Support and execute regional recruitment drives / open days</li> <li>Partner with Marketing to ensure strong employer branding and recruitment campaigns</li> <li>Build and maintain talent pipelines for hard-to-fill and high-volume roles</li> <li>Support workforce planning initiatives across regions</li> </ul> Process & Systems <ul style="list-style-type: circle;"> <li>Ensure all hiring activity is managed through BambooHR as the single source of truth</li> <li>Maintain accurate candidate data, status updates, and reporting</li> <li>Continuously improve recruitment processes and candidate experience</li> <li>Track and report on key recruitment metrics:</li> </ul> <ul> <li style="list-style-type: none;"> <ul> <li>Time-to-hire</li> <li>Quality of hire</li> <li>Hiring manager satisfaction </li> </ul> </li> </ul> Candidate Experience <ul style="list-style-type: circle;"> <li>Deliver a seamless, professional, and engaging candidate journey</li> <li>Ensure clear and timely communication with all candidates</li> <li>Promote company culture and values throughout the hiring process</li> </ul> Key Requirements <ul style="list-style-type: circle;"> <li>2–5+ years experience in Talent Acquisition / Recruitment</li> <li>Experience hiring across multiple functions and/or locations (hospitality or high-volume hiring is a plus)</li> <li>Strong stakeholder management and communication skills</li> <li>Ability to manage multiple roles and priorities across different regions</li> <li>Proactive sourcing skills and familiarity with platforms like LinkedIn</li> <li>Experience using HRIS/ATS systems (BambooHR preferred)</li> <li>Comfortable working in a fast-paced, growth-focused environment</li> </ul> What Success Looks Like <ul style="list-style-type: circle;"> <li>Roles are filled efficiently with high-quality candidates</li> <li>Strong relationships with Hiring Managers across all regions</li> <li>Consistent recruitment processes across locations</li> <li>Improved hiring metrics and reduced vacancy risk</li> <li>Positive candidate and hiring manager feedback</li> </ul> Why Join Us <ul style="list-style-type: circle;"> <li>Be part of a fast-growing, global business</li> <li>Opportunity to shape recruitment strategy across multiple countries</li> <li>Work closely with leadership and make a real impact on growth</li> </ul>

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