Join Cognition as a Recruiting Operations Coordinator to support international recruiting and HR operations in a fast-paced AI startup.
Posted by employer 4 weeks ago
First seen on Joblaze 11 hours ago
Last verified on the company career page 11 hours ago
What you'll build
- Coordinate and schedule interviews across APAC, Japan and MENA
- Serve as a primary point of contact for candidates
- Track candidate progress in the ATS
- Support onboarding for new hires across MENA and APAC
- Assist with offboarding processes and employee lifecycle updates
Must have
- Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or a related discipline
- 1–3 years of experience in recruiting coordination and operations
- Strong organisational skills with exceptional attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
Nice to have
- Experience supporting multiple regions or working across time zones
- Comfortable working with ATS and HRIS platforms (Ashby preferred)
- Adaptable, proactive, and comfortable operating in a fast paced, global environment
Requirements
- Experience
- 1–3 years
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
Not disclosed in this posting: compensation, visa sponsorship.
Joblaze summary
The Founding Recruiting Operations Coordinator at Cognition plays a crucial role in managing the recruitment process across multiple international markets, ensuring a seamless candidate experience from initial contact to onboarding. This position requires strong organizational skills and familiarity with ATS and HRIS platforms, as well as the ability to navigate various time zones effectively. Ideal candidates will have 1-3 years of experience in recruiting coordination and a background that supports global operations. Cognition's team is composed of highly skilled professionals from leading AI companies, fostering a collaborative environment.
Joblaze insights
- Listed today — first seen on Joblaze September 21, 2026. Last confirmed on Cognition's careers page September 21, 2026.
Quick facts
- Is the Founding Recruiting Operations Coordinator - APJ role remote?
- No — this is an on-site role in Singapore, Singapore.
- How much experience is required?
- 1–3 years of relevant experience for this Founding Recruiting Operations Coordinator - APJ role.
- Where is the role based?
- Cognition is hiring for this position in Singapore, Singapore.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Cognition targets junior candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Founding Recruiting Operations Coordinator - APJ role at Cognition.
From the original posting
About The Role
We are seeking a highly organised, internationally minded HR and Recruiting Coordinator to support recruiting and people operations across our international markets. Based in Singapore, this role will work closely with recruiters, hiring managers, and people teams globally to deliver a consistent, high quality candidate and employee experience.
Key Responsibilities
International Recruiting Coordination
Coordinate and schedule interviews across APAC, Japan and MENA, managing multiple time zones with accuracy and urgency
Serve as a primary point of contact for candidates across international markets
Ensure a consistent and high quality candidate experience from initial contact through offer stage
Track candidate progress in the ATS, ensuring data accuracy and timely updates
Support recruiters with interview logistics, feedback collection, and offer coordination for international hires
International HR and People Operations
Support onboarding for new hires across MENA and APAC, working closely with local partners and international People Ops teams
Assist with offboarding processes and employee lifecycle updates across regions
Maintain accurate employee data across HR systems for international populations
Support compliance tracking in partnership with local advisors and internal stakeholders
Help operationalise global people policies while respecting local market requirements
Operational Excellence and Scale
Partner with the International People team to standardise and improve global recruiting and HR workflows
Support reporting on international hiring activity, time to hire, and operational metrics
Identify process gaps across regions and contribute to scalable, repeatable solutions
Assist with cross regional people initiatives as Cognition expands globally
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or a related discipline
1–3 years of experience in recruiting coordination and operations
Experience supporting multiple regions or working across time zones is highly desirable
Strong organisational skills with exceptional attention to detail
Comfortable working with ATS and HRIS platforms (Ashby preferred)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
Professional, discreet, and confident working with confidential information
Adaptable, proactive, and comfortable operating in a fast paced, global environment
Why Join Cognition
International exposure
Direct partnership with global People and Talent leadership
Involvement in scaling a world class AI company globally
Strong scope for role expansion as international operations grow
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