Business Recruiter, APAC

About this Team At OpenAI, we’re here to do something extraordinary: build safe AGI that benefits everyone. That mission demands people who are not just brilliant but also deeply aligned with our values. Our Recruiting team is the gateway connecting exceptional humans to meaningful, high-impact work. We’re a close-knit, mission-driven crew that takes pride in thoughtful, relationship-first hiring. We partner deeply with teams across OpenAI to find, engage, and support the people who will shape the future of AI. About this Role We’re looking for an experienced Business Recruiter to help build some of the most critical teams at OpenAI, primarily focused on technical business roles within our B2B and go-to-market organisation. You’ll also need the versatility to take on hiring across other teams as business priorities evolve. This is a high-impact role where you’ll operate as a strategic talent partner not just executing searches, but shaping how we attract, assess, and hire exceptional talent globally. You’ll own searches end-to-end, working closely with senior stakeholders to define hiring strategies, navigate complex markets, and deliver outstanding outcomes. You’ll report to the APAC Recruiting Lead and collaborate closely with global recruiting, People, and business leadership to scale our organisation in a thoughtful, high-quality way. Your responsibilities Own end-to-end hiring for APAC roles, from scoping and calibration through to offer and close. Partner closely with senior business leaders to deeply understand team needs, define hiring strategies, and translate business priorities into actionable talent plans. Build and execute proactive, data-informed sourcing strategies to attract high-calibre and diverse talent across competitive markets. Act as a trusted advisor to hiring managers, driving alignment, challenging assumptions, and maintaining a consistently high hiring bar. Deliver an exceptional candidate experience, ensuring every interaction reflects OpenAI’s values and mission. Navigate complex, global hiring environments by partnering with People, Legal, and Compensation to ensure consistency, fairness, and compliance. Continuously improve recruiting processes, identifying bottlenecks and implementing scalable solutions to increase quality and velocity. Bring market intelligence and insights to stakeholders, influencing hiring decisions and shaping talent strategy. We’re seeking: 7+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, ideally in-house at high-growth or high-bar environments. Proven track record of hiring for business functions (e.g. Sales, Technical Success, RevOps, Partnerships, User Ops), preferably working on Technical roles. Strong talent judgment, you can assess both experience and potential, and consistently raise the bar. Comfortable operating as a strategic partner, influencing senior stakeholders and navigating ambiguity. Highly execution-oriented, with the ability to run multiple complex searches simultaneously wit