Head of International Recruiting

About Anthropic

Anthropic’s mission is to create reliable, interpretable, and steerable AI systems. We want AI to be safe and beneficial for our users and for society as a whole. Our team is a quickly growing group of committed researchers, engineers, policy experts, and business leaders working together to build beneficial AI systems.

We are seeking an experienced recruiting leader to build and scale our International Recruiting function during a period of significant global expansion. In this role, you will develop and implement comprehensive recruiting strategies that span APAC and EMEA markets, while building out world-class teams across all functions. You will partner closely with our Head of International and regional leaders to establish recruiting operations from the ground up, serving as a cultural bridge between our US headquarters and international offices. This position requires someone who can operate at multiple altitudes - from crafting regional talent strategies to hands-on execution of senior leadership searches.

This role will report to the Head of Global Talent.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead our International Recruiting function from the ground up, creating scalable processes and infrastructure for recruiting across APAC and EMEA regions
• Manage a team of recruiters responsible for all functions (G&A/Core Functions, GTM, and Tech) across international markets, while maintaining dotted-line relationships with global recruiting leads in the US
• Partner closely with the Head of International and regional/country leads to develop localized talent acquisition strategies that align with business objectives
• Navigate complex international regulatory environments, ensuring full compliance with regional and local employment laws across all markets
• Serve as a cultural ambassador, bridging US headquarters with international offices and facilitating cross-cultural collaboration
• Drive executive-level searches including regional "Head of" positions and other senior leadership roles across multiple functions
• Create and implement recruiting strategies that leverage local market insights while maintaining global consistency in hiring standards
• Collaborate extensively with cross-functional partners including HR, Legal, Finance, and global recruiting peers across multiple time zones
• Establish metrics, dashboards, and reporting systems to measure recruiting effectiveness and provide strategic insights to leadership
• Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives within international markets while respecting local cultural contexts

You may be a good fit if you

• Have 12+ years of recruiting experience with at least 5+ years leading recruiting teams, preferably in international or multi-regional environments
• Have proven experience building recruiting functions from the ground up in new geographic markets
• Demonstrate expertise across all recruiting domains (G&A, GTM, Tech) with the ability to recruit for various functions and levels
• Have a strong understanding of international labor laws, compliance requirements, and employment regulations across multiple regions
• Excel at managing and collaborating across time zones with exceptional cross-cultural communication skills
• Can operate strategically at leadership level while maintaining ability to execute hands-on recruiting for senior positions
• Show proven track record of being an effective business partner to HR, Legal, Finance, and other key stakeholders
• Are comfortable with ambiguity and thrive in fast-paced, high-growth environments
• Demonstrate success in serving as a cultural bridge between headquarters and regional offices

Strong candidates may also

• Speak multiple languages, particularly those relevant to APAC or EMEA markets
• Have lived and worked in multiple countries or regions
• Have established networks in key international talent markets
• Demonstrate success in building employer brand presence in new geographic markets

Deadline to apply: None. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. 

The expected salary range for this position is:

Annual Salary:€215.000—€255.000 EUR

Logistics

Education requirements: We require at least a Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.

Location-based hybrid policy: Currently, we expect all staff to be in one of our offices at least 25% of the time. However, some roles may require more time in our offices.

Visa sponsorship: We do sponsor visas! However, we aren't able to successfully sponsor visas for every role and every ca