Strategic Talent Advisor (Senior Recruiter)- APAC, Technology & Product

Strategic Talent Advisor (Senior Recruiter)- APAC, Technology & Product

JR-161771

Hybrid

Bengaluru

Human Resources

Full time

Who are we?

Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company®, shortening the path to connectivity to enable the innovations that enrich our work, life and planet.

A place where bold ideas are welcomed, human connection is valued, and everyone has the opportunity to shape their future.

A career at Equinix means being at the center of shaping what comes next and amplifying customer value through innovation and impact. You’ll work across teams, influence key decisions, and help shape the path forward. You’ll find belonging, purpose, and a team that welcomes you—because when you feel valued, you’re empowered to do your best work.

About the Role

We are seeking a Strategic Talent Advisor (Senior Recruiter) for technology hiring across APAC within our Integrated Talent Solutions team. This role operates as a trusted advisor to the business, shaping workforce capability through a Build–Borrow–Buy–Place model.

You will combine deep technology talent expertise, market intelligence, and innovative sourcing approaches to deliver hiring outcomes that balance speed, quality, and long-term capability, while leveraging AI and data tools to enhance decision-making and productivity.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Talent Advisory (Technology Focus)

Lead intake and hiring strategy discussions, advising on build vs buy vs borrow decisions for technical roles

Provide market intelligence on technology talent (engineering, cloud, data, security) including supply, demand, and compensation trends

Influence hiring strategies for complex, hard-to-fill, and emerging tech roles

Partner with business leaders to align hiring with engineering, product, and innovation priorities

Use data insights and talent intelligence tools to guide hiring decisions and workforce planning

Operate independently across multiple stakeholder groups, driving alignment and decisions through effective cross-functional collaboration with business leaders, People Team, Compensation, Finance, and other partners.

Facilitate and navigate complex hiring discussions, balancing business priorities, market realities, and talent availability while exercising sound judgment on when to escalate risks, challenges, or decision points.

Talent Strategy & Proactive Sourcing

Design and deliver innovative sourcing strategies across multiple channels and markets

Build and maintain diverse, high-quality pipelines for critical tech roles by leveraging various platforms such as GitHub, Stack Overflow, and niche tech communities

Utilize AI-enabled sourcing and talent tools to improve pipeline quality, speed, and reach

Map competitor talent and identify passive candidate pools across APAC

Activate internal mobility, referrals, and strategic pipelines

Candidate & Hiring Manager Experience

Lead end-to-end hiring with a high-touch, experience-led approach

Prepare and coach hiring teams on structured technical interviews and assessment quality

Deliver a consistent, transparent, and engaging candidate experience

Act as a trusted advisor to hiring managers, ensuring alignment and preparedness

Reinforce employer brand within technology talent communities

Operational Excellence & Innovation

Drive hiring delivery with focus on efficiency, quality, and consistency

Manage requisitions with rigor using Workday ATS and strong data discipline

Use analytics to identify pipeline health, bottlenecks, and hiring trends

Lead offer strategy and negotiations aligned to market benchmarks

Champion adoption of innovative tools and AI solutions to enhance recruiter effectiveness and hiring outcomes

Qualifications

8+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience with strong focus on technology hiring

Proven track record hiring for engineering, product, cloud, data, or infrastructure roles

Strong proactive sourcing and talent mapping capability

Experience in high-tech or innovation-driven environments preferred

Ability to influence through data, insights, and advisory presence

Experience working across APAC markets

Familiarity with AI-enabled recruiting tools and talent intelligence platforms

Demonstrated ability to work independently in a highly matrixed, cross-functional environment with multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.

Strong judgment and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to navigate complex situations, influence outcomes, and appropriately escalate issues when required.

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