Senior Recruiter - Commercial

The Community You Will Join: 

Join our world-class Global Foundation Recruiting team, renowned for its dedication to excellence and innovation in talent acquisition. We are a dynamic, fun and passionate group, committed to building a diverse and high-performing workforce that propels our mission forward. As we navigate the ever-evolving landscape of our business, we pride ourselves on our collaborative approach, working closely with leaders across APAC to shape their hiring strategies. 

Our team is focused on attracting the best talent of this generation, ensuring that we not only meet our strategic goals but also foster an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive, have fun and support each other. Together, we are setting the standard for recruiting excellence at Airbnb.

The Difference You Will Make:

You will partner with hiring teams across our commercial functions (including sales, business development, partnerships and other revenue-generating roles). As the ideal candidate for this position, you should have a track record of recruiting across various functions and regions. You will serve as a strategic talent advisor to our hiring teams, providing guidance and expertise. It is crucial that you have a thorough understanding of our target markets and are well-informed about the talent pool, interview best practices, assessment criteria, and competitive landscape. Effective communication and influencing skills, as well as sound professional judgment, are essential for success in this role. This is a fast-paced and ever-changing environment, so we are seeking someone who thrives in ambiguity, is adaptable, and has a solutions-oriented mindset. This is an exceptional opportunity to make a significant impact as Airbnb continues to grow.

 A Typical Day:

• Manage and drive a full-cycle recruitment process including sourcing, screening, interview, feedback and offers for all levels of candidates from entry to senior level across our commercial functions (including sales, business development, partnerships and other revenue-generating roles).
• Conduct market research and mapping to identify top talent that aligns with Airbnb's current and future needs.
• Develop and implement engagement strategies to build relationships with potential candidates.
• Build pipeline for multiple requisitions across foundation teams and geographies, consider diversity and the importance of balanced candidate slates.
• Drive inclusion through building diverse pipelines at top of the funnel.
• Influence business leaders and educate hiring managers on process, interview best practices, and decision making.
• Maintain data integrity, proactively sharing data-centric updates with internal stakeholders to improve recruiting efficiency and influence hiring decisions.
• Cultivate and maintain meaningful relationships with the broader recruiting team and cross-functional internal teams such as Talent, Diversity & Belonging, Compensation, and Legal.
• Champion an exceptional end-to-end candidate experience, ensuring timely and impactful communication throughout the hiring journey.
• Communicate effectively with business partners and hiring managers, establishing clear timelines, milestones, and expected outcomes.

Your Expertise

• 10+ years of recruiting experience, particularly recruiting mid & senior level hires. 
• Proven track record of building trust and credibility with leaders.
• Strong consulting skills with demonstrated ability to successfully influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Keen ability to interpret business challenges and recommend best practices based on historical insight and market trends.
• Exceptional communication skills and professional judgment.
• Ability to cut through complexity and deliver results, particularly under ever-changing circumstances.
• Excitement to balance autonomous, proactive efforts with collaborative, team-minded workstreams.
• Experience in solving complex hiring challenges independently.
• Demonstrates a positive, can do attitude. Receives feedback well and looks to constantly improve and grow.

Our Commitment To Inclusion & Belonging:

Airbnb is committed to working with the broadest talent pool possible. We believe diverse ideas foster innovation and engagement, and allow us to attract creatively-led people, and to develop the best products, services and solutions. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.