Manager, Talent Acquisition

Photronics is hiring a Manager, Talent Acquisition - Asia, to lead recruitment across a critical and growing region. Based in Hsinchu, this player-coach role is accountable for driving hiring outcomes and building recruiting capability across the Asia region.

As the regional owner of Talent Acquisition, this individual will cascade global talent acquisition strategy and standards, ensuring consistent execution and improved hiring performance across Taiwan, China, South Korea, and Singapore.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Regional Recruiting Ownership

• Own and drive full-cycle recruiting outcomes across Asia
• Ensure consistent delivery of high-quality hires across multiple sites and countries
• Maintain clear visibility into hiring demand, pipeline health, and progress across the region
• Support and troubleshoot hiring strategies for critical or complex roles as needed

Team Leadership & Accountability

• Lead and develop a regional recruiting team while establishing clear performance expectations and driving accountability for hiring outcomes
• Cascade global Talent Acquisition strategy, expectations, and standards to drive consistent execution across the region
• Ensure a consistent, positive candidate and hiring manager experience across all sites

Strategy, Programs & Continuous Improvement

• Design and implement programs to improve hiring outcomes (pipeline development, workforce planning, early talent, community partnerships)
• Partner with global TA to standardize recruiting processes (intake, screening, structured interviewing, decision-making)
• Maintain deep market intelligence across APAC, including competition, compensation, talent trends, to inform hiring strategy and positioning
• Build and scale proactive pipelines across all role types, including operations, technical, and leadership talent
• Continuously improving efficiency, quality, and consistency across the region

Stakeholder Partnership & Influence

• Partner with site leaders, HR, and global stakeholders to align hiring with business priorities
• Act as a trusted advisor on hiring strategy and talent availability
• Influence hiring decisions using data, insights, and structured approaches
• Operate effectively across a matrixed, multicultural environment

Talent Acquisition Reporting & Operations

• Track and analyze key recruiting metrics to drive measurable improvements
• Support implementation and adoption of TA systems (ATS, tools)
• Drive consistency in tools, processes, and reporting across APAC
• Partner on employer branding and recruiting marketing initiatives
• Improve operational efficiency and candidate experience at scale

QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Required:

• Ability to lead Talent Acquisition across a region (overseeing hourly, professional, and leadership hiring)
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills in a matrixed, global environment
• Ability to drive consistency by cascading global standards, processes, and expectations
• Results-oriented with a focus on execution, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Data-driven with the ability to use metrics and insights to improve hiring outcomes
• Proven track record of managing and scaling recruitment efforts in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Strong knowledge of recruitment tools, applicant tracking systems (ATS), and sourcing platforms.
• Ability to lead, mentor, and drive accountability across a high performing team
• Experience leveraging market intelligence to position the company competitively and strengthen employer brand
• Fluency in English (written and verbal), required; Mandarin preferred

Preferred:

• Understanding of APAC talent markets, including labor dynamics and competitive landscape
• Experience operating across diverse cultural environments in Asia
• Understanding of labor laws, hiring practices, and compliance across different countries
• Experience developing campus recruitment and internship programs