Associate Manager, Talent Acquisition

Bjak•Madison, MS

About The Position

About BJAK We build superior application platforms globally with the mission of creating successful businesses while contributing positively to society by making it more efficient. We developed the first and leading insurance platform in Southeast Asia to digitize the insurance industry. The platform currently serves over 8 million users across the region. We are continuing our mission by building new, superior applications in emerging use cases as applications become increasingly integrated with AI. Our team is densely talented, highly motivated, and focused on engineering and product excellence within a very flat organization. All members are expected to be hands-on and to contribute directly to the company’s mission. You are responsible for hiring outcomes and the quality of how we hire. You will close roles, build pipelines, and ensure hiring moves fast. At the same time, you will identify weak points in our hiring process and fix them - from sourcing strategy to interview quality.

Requirements

Proven experience in recruiting / talent acquisition (in-house or agency)
Proven track record of closing roles in a fast-paced environment
Strong sourcing ability - able to generate pipelines without relying on inbound
Good judgment - able to identify strong candidates beyond resumes
Ability to manage multiple roles with speed and consistency
Willingness to challenge and improve existing processes
Clear, direct communication with hiring managers and candidates
Comfortable operating with ambiguity and high expectations

Responsibilities

Own end-to-end hiring across assigned roles — from intake to close
Build pipelines from scratch using direct sourcing, referrals, and targeted outreach
Drive hiring decisions with clear signals, not just interview feedback
Keep processes moving — remove delays, chase feedback, close candidates
Redesign interview questions, scorecards, and assessments to raise hiring bar
Recruitment processes - improve speed, quality, and consistency across hiring
Build employer presence through content, messaging, and candidate experience