Recruiting Manager- Technology

Coursera was launched in 2012 by two Stanford Computer Science professors, Andrew Ng and Daphne Koller, with a mission to provide universal access to world-class learning. It is now one of the largest online learning platforms in the world, with 142 million registered learners as of December 31, 2023. Coursera partners with over 325 leading university and industry partners to offer a broad catalog of content and credentials, including courses, Specializations, Professional Certificates, Guided Projects, and bachelor’s and master’s degrees. Institutions around the world use Coursera to upskill and reskill their employees, citizens, and students in fields such as data science, technology, and business. Coursera became a B Corp in February 2021. Join us in our mission to create a world where anyone, anywhere can transform their life through access to education. We're seeking talented individuals who share our passion and drive to revolutionize the way the world learns. We at Coursera are committed to building a globally diverse team and are thrilled to extend employment opportunities to individuals in any country where we have a legal entity. We require candidates to possess eligible working rights and have a compatible timezone overlap with their team to facilitate seamless collaboration. As a remote-first company, our interviews and onboarding are entirely virtual, providing a smooth and efficient experience for our candidates. The People team at Coursera is responsible for building our teams, retaining our amazing talent, and developing programs that create community and promote employee betterment. Currently, we are tackling projects aimed at helping Coursera to continue to scale as a top global company of high-performance teams. We are passionate about fulfilling our company’s mission to transform lives through learning.   We are looking for a Recruiting Manager who will manage and develop Coursera’s regional APAC Technical recruiting team.  Establishing a 3rd global development centre in India has been a strategic move for Coursera as it seeks to win in this region and expand its global reach. India has the second-largest learner base in Coursera. By opening a major development hub outside of the US and Canada, Coursera can tap into the talent pool in India and this presents a significant opportunity for Coursera to strengthen its product and engineering teams with top talent. Lastly, Coursera already has a business presence in India, and establishing a Tech development hub in the region will ensure 24/7 uptime for the business. Additionally, being closer to one of its major target markets, Coursera can build better products and deliver more value to its users. In partnership with local leaders for our India Development Centre org, you will be responsible for planning and executing the recruiting strategies that ensure we are meeting our primary hiring objectives and managing senior level and niche roles. Responsibilities: Manage a lean and dynamic team, with a focus on skill development, hit quarterly hiring goals, and use data to guide your decision making.  Develop effective org level sourcing strategies for skills and diversity through internal channels and external partnerships.  Partner closely with internal teams to building sourcing and employer brand strategies in order to nurture proactive talent pipelines. Hands on req management for niche/lateral hiring for Engineering/Product/Data science teams. Reinforce team performance goals/metrics and timelines by leveraging readily available tools to measure and manage progress. Assist team as an experienced negotiator with the ability to drive positive outcomes across all levels, domains. Basic Qualifications: 8+ years of recruiting experience 1+ years direct people management experience Experience managing a team and hands on req management for roles in Engineering, Product, Data Science etc. Preferred Qualifications: Previous experience in recruiting for functions within tech product, engineering & IT Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken Experience working in global organisations. Focus on developing/strengthening DEI strategy/WIT in the region #LI-AG2 If this opportunity interests you, you might like: Inspiring and Motivating Individuals Strategic Planning and Execution People Analytics     Coursera is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected class.   If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please contact us at accommodations@coursera.org.   For California Candidates, please review our CCPA Applicant Notice here. For our Global Candidates, please review our GDPR Recruitment Notice here.   #LI-Remote