Values & Innovation
At Under Armour, we are committed to empowering those who strive for more, and the company's values - Act Sustainably, Celebrate the Wins, Fight on Together, Love Athletes and Stand for Equality - serve as both a roadmap for our teams and the qualities expected of every teammate.
Our Values define and unite us, the beliefs that are the red thread that connects everyone at Under Armour. Our values are rallying cries, reminding us why we're here, and fueling everything we do.
Our pursuit of better begins with innovation and with our team's mission of being the best. With us, you get the freedom to go further - no matter your role. That means developing, delivering, and selling the state-of-the-art products and digital tools that make top performers even better.
If you are a current Under Armour teammate, apply to this position on the
Internal Career Site Here.
Purpose of Role
The
Manager, Talent Acquisition reports to the Sr. Director of HR, APAC. This role leads all recruitment for corporate and retail functions across APAC, excluding China and Korea. The position identifies internal and external talent for open roles and advises Business Leaders on hiring decisions across multiple business units.
The Manager owns full cycle recruitment and leads the team to partner with HRBPs and HR coordinators to deliver a high quality candidate experience. The role strengthens employer branding, supports the Rookie Program and contributes to APAC TA policy development. It maintains strong working relationships with HRBPs, Finance and Business Leaders across the region.
Your Impact
- Leadership & Strategy
- Lead and drive regional recruitment strategy to meet business needs.
- Coach and develop the TA teammate, set goals and manage performance.
- Provide talent insights to Business Leaders, based on internal hiring data, market benchmarks and competitive research.
- Guide team execution of diversity initiatives and ensure fairness in hiring.
- Allocate resources to support hiring volume, prioritization and service levels.
- Manage the TA budget for APAC. Plan and track spending for job postings, sourcing tools, events and university partnerships. Ensure efficient use of resources and propose cost optimizations when needed.
- Full‑Cycle Recruitment Delivery
- Lead end to end recruitment for Corporate and Retail roles across APAC (exl China & Korea)
- Conduct hiring manager briefings, manage job postings, source candidates, assess skills, oversee interview process and close offers.
- Support senior level searches and strategic talent sourcing with the Sr. Director HR APAC.
- Manage weekly updates with candidates and hiring managers to maintain momentum and clarity.
- Sourcing Excellence & Market Insights
- Build sourcing strategies using platforms such as LinkedIn Recruiter, social channels, networks, referrals, job fairs and competitive market research.
- Maintain talent pipelines for key functions and markets.
- Conduct analysis on salary trends, competitors and agencies. Use insights to shape hiring recommendations.
- Talent Programs & Employer Branding
- Lead Rookie Program hiring and project management
- Strengthen university and college partnerships to build a sustainable early‑career pipeline.
- Partner with Global TA team and Brand partners to amplify employer branding across APAC.
- Support APAC TA policy updates and process improvements.
- Stakeholder Partnership & Governance
- Lead recruitment status meetings with hiring managers.
- Partner closely with HRBPs, HR Operation, Total rewards throughout the recruitment lifecycle.
- Ensure consistent use of ATS workflows, documentation and data accuracy.
- Track and report key TA metrics and identify opportunities to improve hiring speed and quality.
- Ensure all recruitment activity is compliant and aligned with regional processes.
- Monitor vendor spend, annual contracts and recruitment-related expenses. Collaborate with HR/Finance on budget planning and quarterly reviews.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience required.
- Minimum 8 years of full-lifecycle, high volume recruitment; in-house/corporate recruiting experience preferred. 3 years in leadership role preferred.
- Hiring experience across APAC markets (HK, TW, VN, Jourdan, SG, MY, TH, AU, TH, etc).
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
- Knowledgeable with recruitment tools, technologies, and platforms such as SuccessFactors, LinkedIn Recruiter, and/or others preferred.
- Able to work independently in a dynamic environment of change and high volume recruitment with the constant challenge of multiple deadlines and priorities.
- Strong influencing and negotiating skills; this individual should have the ability to communicate well with all levels of the organization.
- Team player with the ability to build partnerships with clients, vendors/ preferred suppliers and HR colleagues.
- Accountable for projects and owns time management.
- Strong analytical mindset with ability to translate data into recommendations.
- Highly motivated with a proactive work ethic and an eye for detail.
- High degree of initiative and can "think on your feet" in stressful and ambiguous situations.
- Able to handle the highest level of confidential issues with the utmost sensitivity.
Workplace Location
- Location: This individual must reside within commuting distance from our Hong Kong office.
- Work Schedule: This role follows a hybrid work schedule, requiring 4 days in-office per week.
- Travel: Up to 10% as needed to other regional offices.
Relocation
Benefits & Perks
- Paid "UA Give Back" Volunteer Days: Work alongside your team to support initiatives in your local community
- Under Armour Merchandise Discounts
- Health & fitness benefits, discounts and resources- We offer teammates across the country programs to promote physical activity and overall well-being
Our Commitment to Equal Opportunity
At Under Armour, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, family or paternal status and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Under Armour seeks to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people representing a wide variety of backgrounds and perspectives. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact our Human Resources team via candidateaccommodations@underarmour.com.
