Head of International Recruiting

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Head of International Recruiting

Recruiting - London, UK

Head of International Recruiting

About OpenAI

OpenAI's mission is to ensure that artificial general intelligence (AGI) benefits all of humanity. We're building advanced AI systems that are safe, aligned, and widely beneficial — and we're growing rapidly around the world to support that mission. Our team includes researchers, engineers, operators, and business leaders who are united by a shared commitment to responsible AI development and deployment.

We're 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 design and execute comprehensive recruiting strategies across EMEA and APAC, build and lead exceptional recruiting teams, and partner closely with senior leadership to establish and operationalize OpenAI's international talent footprint.

This is both a strategic and hands-on leadership role: you'll build the talent strategy and grow the global team. You'll serve as a cultural bridge between our US headquarters and international offices- helping us build world-class teams that reflect our mission and values around the world.

Responsibilities

Build and lead OpenAI's International Recruiting function from the ground up, developing scalable recruiting infrastructure and processes across EMEA, APAC and LATAM.

Hire, develop, and manage a team of recruiters supporting technical, G&A, and Go-to-market hiring in international markets.

Partner closely with the Head of International and regional/country leadership to design and execute localized talent strategies that align with global business goals.

Navigate complex international labor and employment landscapes to ensure compliance with local and regional regulations.

Serve as a cultural ambassador, facilitating collaboration and alignment between US headquarters and international offices.

Develop recruiting strategies that leverage local market insights while maintaining global consistency in hiring standards, candidate experience, and bar.

Collaborate deeply with cross-functional partners including Legal, HR, Finance, and Recruiting Operations across multiple time zones.

Establish and own international recruiting metrics, dashboards, and reporting to drive operational excellence and inform strategic decisions.

You might thrive in this role if you:

Bring

16+ years of recruiting experience

, with at least 6 years leading recruiting teams in global environments and have managed regional managers.

Have built recruiting functions or teams in new geographic markets from the ground up.

Are fluent across multiple recruiting domains (G&A, GTM, Tech) and comfortable hiring at all levels, including executive.

Possess deep knowledge of international labor laws and employment regulations across multiple regions.

Excel at leading and collaborating across time zones, with exceptional cross-cultural communication skills.

Can operate strategically at the leadership level while staying close to execution when needed.

Have a proven track record of partnering effectively with Legal, Finance, HR, and other senior stakeholders.

Are energized by ambiguity and thrive in a high-growth, mission-driven environment.

Have experience serving as a bridge between global HQ and international offices, building trust and alignment across geographies.

Bonus points if you:

Have lived and worked in multiple countries or regions.

Bring an established network in key international talent markets.

Have experience building employer brand presence in new regions.

About OpenAI

OpenAI is an AI research and deployment company dedicated to ensuring that general-purpose artificial intelligence benefits all of humanity. We push the boundaries of the capabilities of AI systems and seek to safely deploy them to the world through our products. AI is an extremely powerful tool that must be created with safety and human needs at its core, and to achieve our mission, we must encompass and value the many different perspectives, voices, and experiences that form the full spectrum of humanity.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristic.

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