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Founding Recruiter - APAC

HappyRobotSingaporeOperations
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Job type
Full-time
Work mode
Remote
Posted
23 Sept 2026
Status
Open · checked 8d ago

About this role

HappyRobot is hiring a Founding Recruiter for APAC to build and scale the Go-to-Market organization in the region. This remote-friendly opportunity in Singapore is ideal for an experienced recruiting professional who wants to shape the workforce of a fast-growing enterprise AI company.

Role Overview

As the Founding Recruiter, the individual will partner directly with sales leadership and hiring managers to establish the regional GTM presence. The primary focus centers on sourcing and hiring exceptional commercial talent, particularly Account Executives, alongside various revenue-generating and business-critical roles. This strategic yet hands-on position requires translating corporate growth objectives into actionable talent pipelines and guiding regional hiring strategies.

Key Responsibilities

Partner closely with sales leadership to build and scale the regional Go-to-Market organization.
Manage full-cycle recruiting for commercial roles with a strong emphasis on Account Executives and other revenue-focused positions.
Build robust talent pipelines across Sales, Sales Development, Customer Success, Partnerships, Sales Engineering, and Revenue Operations.
Consult sales leaders regarding talent availability, ideal candidate profiles, compensation benchmarks, and regional market dynamics.
Proactively source, engage, and nurture high-performing passive candidates across the technology and SaaS ecosystem.
Own the end-to-end candidate journey from initial outreach through interviewing, negotiating offers, and closing.
Continuously refine sourcing strategies, interview frameworks, recruitment processes, and hiring metrics.
Support generalist and business-critical hiring needs across the region as the company expands.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years of professional recruiting experience, featuring substantial focus on commercial and GTM talent.
Proven track record of successfully hiring Account Executives and diverse sales roles within SaaS, technology, or high-growth environments.
Demonstrated experience collaborating with sales leaders to convert growth targets into hiring strategies.
Comprehensive understanding of commercial profiles and success criteria for GTM professionals at various stages of company growth.
Advanced sourcing capabilities to identify and attract top-tier passive talent.
Deep familiarity with the regional commercial talent landscape, relevant companies, and candidate pools.
Ability to operate with significant autonomy and manage searches completely end-to-end.
Exceptional stakeholder management, communication, evaluation, and candidate closing skills.
Comfort thriving in an early-stage setting characterized by rapid changes and evolving priorities.
Genuine enthusiasm for artificial intelligence, emerging technology, and building a category-defining enterprise.
Highly organized, proactive mindset focused on making talent a key competitive advantage.

Skills and Tools

Full-cycle recruiting
Sourcing and passive candidate engagement
Stakeholder management
GTM and sales hiring strategy
Regional talent market expertise
Candidate closing and negotiation
Recruitment process optimization

Salary and Benefits

Competitive salary paired with equity in a high-growth startup environment.
Comprehensive health insurance coverage including medical, dental, and vision benefits.
High ownership and project autonomy with encouragement to ship ideas quickly.

About the Company

HappyRobot provides foundational infrastructure that empowers enterprises to build and orchestrate autonomous AI workforces. Backed by prominent investors including a16z, Y Combinator (S23), Base10, Prysm Capital, and Eurazeo with over $150 million raised, the company powers critical operations for global enterprises. Originating in logistics and building proprietary voice stacks, models, and orchestration layers, HappyRobot brings resilient AI infrastructure to the real economy.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should visit the official company careers page on the HappyRobot website to submit their application and CV.

Questions candidates ask

What is the primary focus of the Founding Recruiter role?

The primary focus is hiring exceptional commercial GTM talent in the APAC region, with a strong emphasis on Account Executives and other revenue-generating roles.

How many years of experience are required for this position?

Candidates must have a minimum of 5 years of recruiting experience, specifically with significant background in hiring commercial and GTM talent.

Is this position remote?

Yes, this role is listed as remote with a location based in Singapore.

What types of benefits are offered?

Benefits include a competitive salary, equity in a high-growth startup, and comprehensive healthcare, dental, and vision coverage.

How should I apply for this job?

Candidates should apply directly on the official company careers page.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official HappyRobot careers page.

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