About MongoDB

MongoDB is engineering the data platform for the AI era, empowering customers and employees to innovate at market speed. We enable builders to create, transform, and disrupt industries with software. Our globally distributed, cloud-native platform, MongoDB Atlas, is the most widely available on AWS, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure. With over 67,000 customers, including 75% of the Fortune 100, MongoDB is powering the next generation of applications. Our culture is guided by our Leadership Commitment, fostering a supportive and enriching environment for personal growth and business impact.

About the Role

As the Lead, Candidate Experience for APAC, you will be responsible for leading and developing a high-performing team, driving operational excellence, and scaling world-class hiring experiences across the region. This role is perfect for a people leader who thrives in fast-paced settings and excels at solving complex challenges. You will partner closely with recruiting and business leaders to optimize processes, enhance efficiency, and ensure a seamless experience for candidates, interviewers, and hiring teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and inspire a high-performing team of Candidate Experience Coordinators supporting hiring across APAC.
• Own Candidate Experience operations across the region, ensuring a seamless, scalable, and consistent hiring process for candidates, recruiters, and hiring teams.
• Drive operational excellence through resource management, process optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Partner with Recruiting leaders, Hiring Managers, and cross-functional stakeholders to support hiring goals and deliver exceptional outcomes.
• Champion a world-class candidate experience by identifying opportunities to improve communication, efficiency, and overall engagement throughout the hiring journey.
• Lead regional and global projects that enhance recruiting operations, leverage data-driven insights, and drive consistency, scalability, and impact across the function.

Requirements

• 1+ years of people leadership experience, with a track record of developing and leading high-performing teams.
• Proven ability to lead, develop, and motivate high-performing teams in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Strong operational mindset with experience improving processes, managing competing priorities, and driving scalable solutions.
• Exceptional organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build trusted partnerships across all levels of the organization.
• Resourceful and proactive, with sound judgment and the ability to navigate ambiguity while maintaining a high level of service and attention to detail.
• Experience with recruiting technologies and collaboration tools, including Greenhouse, Zendesk, Google Workspace, or similar platforms.
• Passion for delivering exceptional experiences, supporting business growth, and contributing to MongoDB’s mission and culture.

Work Environment

• We are looking to speak to candidates who are based in Gurugram for our hybrid working model.

Commitment to Employees

• MongoDB is committed to employee well-being, offering support through employee affinity groups, fertility assistance, and a generous parental leave policy.

Equal Opportunity Employer

• MongoDB is an equal opportunities employer and committed to providing necessary accommodations for individuals with disabilities.