Recruitment Lead [Banking]

Keywords: collaborative, dependable, supportive leadership, inclusive, flexible working opportunities, training opportunities, knowledgeable, team, network

A leading financial institution in Jakarta is seeking a Recruitment Lead to drive its talent acquisition strategy across Technology, Business, and Operations functions. This is an exceptional opportunity for you to bring your expertise in recruitment and team management to a highly respected organisation that values collaboration, professional growth, and regulatory excellence. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the future workforce of the bank, ensuring every hiring process is seamless, compliant, and delivers an outstanding candidate experience. The organisation offers flexible working opportunities, ongoing training programmes, and generous pension contributions to support your career development and well-being. If you are passionate about nurturing teams, building strong networks, and making a meaningful impact within a regulated industry, this position will provide you with the platform to excel.

• You will be empowered to lead end-to-end recruitment operations for multiple business areas, collaborating closely with senior leaders and stakeholders to deliver on strategic hiring goals.
• The organisation provides a supportive environment with access to continuous training opportunities and flexible working arrangements designed to help you thrive both professionally and personally.
• You will have the chance to make a significant impact by driving process improvements, championing compliance standards, and fostering an inclusive culture that attracts top talent from diverse backgrounds.

What you'll do:

As Recruitment Lead based in Jakarta, you will be entrusted with steering the full spectrum of talent acquisition activities across critical business units. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve close partnership with senior stakeholders to identify workforce needs while leveraging advanced technology platforms like Lever ATS for operational excellence. You will ensure every aspect of the recruitment process meets stringent regulatory requirements unique to Indonesian banking while also delivering an exceptional candidate experience. By continuously refining processes through automation and data insights—and by orchestrating engaging employer branding initiatives—you will help build a robust pipeline of skilled professionals who share the organisation’s values. Your ability to coach recruiters effectively will foster a collaborative environment where everyone feels supported in achieving shared goals.

• Lead and oversee comprehensive recruitment activities for Technology, Business, and Operations roles, ensuring alignment with organisational objectives and talent needs.
• Own the entire recruitment lifecycle including workforce planning, job scoping, sourcing strategies, screening processes, interviewing protocols, offer management procedures, and onboarding handover.
• Operate Lever ATS as the central platform for all hiring activities by maintaining data accuracy, preparing reports for management review, and enforcing process discipline throughout recruitment operations.
• Partner closely with business leaders and hiring managers to understand evolving talent requirements, prioritise critical roles, set realistic timelines, and provide market insights that inform decision-making.
• Maintain accountability for hiring outcomes by monitoring progress against targets, managing candidate pipelines efficiently, and ensuring timely delivery of recruitment solutions.
• Champion a consistent and positive candidate experience at every stage of the recruitment journey by implementing best practices in communication and feedback.
• Ensure strict compliance with Indonesian banking regulations as well as internal policies by overseeing audit documentation requirements (including OJK standards) and supporting regulatory reporting needs.
• Prepare detailed reports for regulatory bodies, audits, and management teams covering headcount planning, hiring justifications, approval workflows, and other key metrics.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within recruitment processes through automation tools, innovative approaches to sourcing candidates, and data-driven analysis of performance metrics.
• Utilise assessment tools such as psychological testing in accordance with banking industry standards to enhance selection quality while maintaining fairness and transparency.
• Plan and execute impactful recruitment events including job fairs, campus hiring drives, and employer branding campaigns aimed at strengthening the organisation’s talent pipeline.
• Coach and develop recruiters within your team by fostering accountability for results while promoting collaboration across functions to achieve high performance.

What you bring:

To excel as Recruitment Lead in this prominent financial institution based in Jakarta you will bring substantial hands-on experience from previous roles within regulated sectors such as banking or fintech. Your background should include direct responsibility for managing teams of recruiters where you have fostered collaboration through supportive leadership. Familiarity with advanced applicant tracking systems—particularly Lever ATS—is crucial for maintaining operational discipline. You will draw upon your deep understanding of local regulatory requirements when designing compliant processes that withstand audit scrutiny. Your interpersonal skills will enable you to build trust-based relationships with senior stakeholders while communicating effectively across all levels of the organisation. A structured mindset coupled with meticulous attention to detail ensures that reporting obligations are met without sacrificing execution speed. Experience using assessment tools responsibly demonstrates your commitment to fair hiring practices while your involvement in employer branding initiatives highlights your enthusiasm for attracting diverse talent.

• Extensive experience spanning 6-10+ years in recruitment or talent acquisition within banking or regulated industries is essential for success in this role.
• Demonstrated track record of leading teams or managing recruiters for at least 2-3 years with proven ability to nurture collaboration and accountability among colleagues.
• Hands-on expertise operating Lever ATS as the primary system for tracking hiring activities; familiarity with reporting features is highly desirable.
• Comprehensive understanding of end-to-end recruitment operations including workforce planning methodologies, sourcing techniques across multiple channels, structured interview frameworks, offer negotiation strategies, onboarding processes.
• Proven ability to hire effectively across Technology roles (such as software engineering), Business functions (including sales or product management), and Operations positions (such as risk or compliance).
• Deep knowledge of regulatory frameworks governing recruitment in Indonesian banking—especially OJK requirements—as well as audit standards related to documentation and approvals.
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills demonstrated through successful engagement with senior leaders; ability to communicate complex information clearly both verbally and in writing.
• Structured approach combined with attention to detail ensures accuracy in reporting while remaining pragmatic when executing tasks under tight deadlines.
• Experience utilising assessment tools such as psychological testing aligned with industry standards; commitment to fair evaluation practices is valued.
• Track record of planning large-scale recruitment events including job fairs or campus hiring initiatives; experience developing employer branding campaigns is advantageous.

What sets this company apart:

This leading financial institution stands out due to its unwavering commitment to employee development through extensive training programmes tailored for every career stage. The organisation fosters an inclusive culture where teamwork is celebrated—ensuring everyone feels connected regardless of their background or function. Flexible working opportunities allow employees to balance personal commitments alongside professional ambitions while generous pension contributions reflect genuine care for long-term well-being. The company’s supportive leadership style encourages open communication so ideas can be freely shared among colleagues who value mutual respect. With a reputation built on integrity within Indonesia’s regulated banking sector this institution offers stability alongside exciting prospects for growth—making it an ideal place for talented professionals seeking purpose-driven careers.

What's next:

If you are ready to take your career in recruitment leadership further within a respected financial institution committed to excellence apply now!

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