About this role
Filling complex technical pipelines across international markets requires specialized sourcing expertise to support autonomous vehicle and smart mobility development. XPENG seeks a Senior Talent Acquisition Partner to lead full-cycle recruiting for Latin American regions including Mexico and Brazil while partnering closely with technical leaders.
This role involves managing the end-to-end hiring process, from talent mapping and direct sourcing to offer negotiations and compensation structuring. Candidates who thrive in this environment possess deep regional hiring knowledge, exceptional stakeholder management abilities, and experience navigating cross-cultural global organizations.
What you will do
- Lead the end-to-end recruitment process from talent mapping, headhunting, sourcing, screening, and interview orchestration, through to offer formulation, compensation negotiation, and closing.
- Act as a trusted talent advisor to business and technical leaders by conducting intake meetings, defining hiring scorecards, and providing regular market intelligence and pipeline analytics.
- Proactively engage passive candidates through creative direct-sourcing strategies, referral campaigns, executive networks, and professional community engagement.
- Support talent acquisition initiatives across key regional markets, particularly Mexico, Brazil, and broader LATAM, navigating local hiring practices, compliance, and talent market dynamics.
- Champion a seamless, high-touch, and transparent candidate experience that reflects company culture.
- Continuously track industry trends, competitor movements, and compensation benchmarks across relevant regional markets.
- Manage multiple searches, stakeholders, and deadlines simultaneously utilizing strong project-management and prioritization skills.
What you need
- Bring five or more years of full-cycle talent acquisition experience, ideally within fast-paced startups, multinational firms, or other high-growth organizations.
- Possess strong, hands-on recruiting experience in Latin America, particularly Mexico and/or Brazil, with knowledge of local talent landscapes, hiring practices, employment models, and candidate dynamics.
- Demonstrate a proven track record of independently managing and closing mid-to-senior level roles from initial outreach to onboarding.
- Be willing and able to work on-site five days a week at the Silicon Valley office.
- Exhibit exceptional verbal and written communication skills with strong executive presence and the ability to influence senior hiring managers.
Nice to have
- Recruiting experience in the U.S. market, with knowledge of U.S. employment regulations, standard compensation practices, and candidate closing dynamics
- Strong background recruiting for niche AI, Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Autonomous Driving, Robotics, or Core Software Engineering talent
- Professional fluency in Spanish and/or Portuguese
- Bilingual fluency in English and Mandarin for cross-border communication and alignment with global headquarters
- Experience working in a global, cross-cultural organization bridging overseas entities and headquarters
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package including bonus, equity and benefits
- Snacks, lunches, dinners, and fun activities
Skills and tech stack
Questions candidates ask
What is the work arrangement for this role?
This is a full-time position based on-site at the company's Santa Clara office five days per week.
What is the salary range for this position?
The base salary range for this full-time position is $101,920 to $172,480, in addition to bonus, equity, and benefits. Individual pay within the range is determined by work location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
Which regions will this recruitment role primarily support?
This position primarily supports recruiting across Latin America, including Mexico and Brazil, while navigating local hiring practices, compliance, and talent market dynamics.