About this role
About the Group/Team
We are the CJKI People Team, partnering closely with leaders in China, Japan, Korea, and India to deliver high-impact, regionally nuanced people strategies. Our mission is to unlock the full potential of our Canvanauts and foster an inclusive, scalable, and future-ready organization. From strategic partnerships to excellent executions, we’re deeply embedded in Canva’s growth journey across international markets.
About the Role/Specialty
As a Talent Acquisition Partner, you’ll play a key role in helping Canva grow its presence across China, Japan, Korea, and India. You’ll focus on sourcing and attracting amazing talent, ensuring a great candidate experience, and supporting hiring managers throughout the process. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to deepen their recruiting craft in a high-impact, people-focused environment.
What You'll Do (Responsibilities)
You’ll partner closely with hiring managers and cross-functional teams to define and execute hiring strategiesYou’ll source and attract diverse talent using multiple channels and creative approachesYou’ll lead end-to-end recruitment for roles across all the functions in the CJKI region, with a focus in China Technology team recruitingYou’ll deliver exceptional candidate experiences, acting as a brand ambassador for CanvaYou’ll continuously improve processes, leveraging data and insights to drive decisionsYou’ll ensure compliance with local hiring laws and cultural best practicesYou’ll contribute to employer branding initiatives in China and beyond What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for someone who’s passionate about talent and thrives in fast-paced, high-growth environments. You’ve successfully recruited for technical and business roles, ideally within China or similar international markets. You understand the local talent landscape and can balance global consistency with regional nuance. You’re proactive, people-focused, and excited to help Canva scale its impact globally.
5+ years’ experience in end-to-end recruitment, preferably in high-growth or tech environmentsDeep understanding of the Chinese talent market, with strong sourcing strategies tailored to local platforms and talent behavioursExceptional stakeholder management skills – you’re a trusted advisor who can influence hiring decisions and coach teams on best practicesStrong communication skills, fluent in Mandarin and proficient in English, with the ability to build rapport across diverse teamsExperience recruiting for a mix of roles – including technical, product, marketing, sales. Experience hiring in international market is highly preferred.Data-driven mindset – you use metrics to drive improvements and guide decision-makingPassion for diversity, equity and inclusion – you build inclusive hiring processes and candidate pipelinesProactive and adaptable, with the ability to work autonomously in an ambiguous, fast-moving environment