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XPeng Motors is a leading smart technology company integrating advanced AI and autonomous driving technologies into electric vehicles (EVs), electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, and robotics. The company is dedicated to reshaping the future of transportation through cutting-edge R&D in AI, machine learning, and smart connectivity.
We are seeking an experienced and results-oriented Senior Talent Acquisition Partner to join our U.S. Human Resources team in Silicon Valley, primarily supporting recruiting across Latin America, including Mexico and Brazil. The ideal candidate brings strong LATAM recruiting experience, excellent stakeholder management skills, and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, global, and cross-cultural environment. This is a full-time, on-site position based at XPeng's Santa Clara office, requiring five days per week in-office attendance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead end-to-end recruitment processes from talent mapping, headhunting, and sourcing through screening, interview orchestration, offer formulation, compensation negotiation, and closing.
- Act as a trusted talent advisor to business and technical leaders, conducting intake meetings, defining hiring scorecards, and providing regular market intelligence and pipeline analytics.
- Proactively engage passive candidates through creative direct-sourcing strategies, referral campaigns, executive networks, and professional community engagement.
- Support talent acquisition initiatives across key regional markets, particularly Mexico, Brazil, and broader LATAM, navigating local hiring practices, compliance, and talent market dynamics.
- Champion a seamless, high-touch, and transparent candidate experience that reflects XPeng's culture of innovation and agility.
- Continuously track industry trends, competitor movements, and compensation benchmarks across relevant regional markets.
- Manage multiple searches, stakeholders, and deadlines simultaneously with strong project-management and prioritization skills.
Requirements:
- 5+ years of full-cycle talent acquisition experience, ideally within fast-paced startups, multinational firms, or other high-growth organizations.
- Strong, hands-on recruiting experience in Latin America, particularly Mexico and/or Brazil, with knowledge of local talent landscapes, hiring practices, employment models, and candidate dynamics.
- Proven track record of independently managing and closing mid-to-senior level roles from initial outreach to onboarding.
- Willing and able to work on-site 5 days a week at the Silicon Valley office.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills; strong executive presence with the ability to influence senior hiring managers.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Recruiting experience in the U.S. market, with knowledge of U.S. employment regulations, standard compensation practices (equity/RSUs, bonuses), and candidate closing dynamics.
- Strong, proven background recruiting for niche AI/Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Autonomous Driving, Robotics, or Core Software Engineering talent.
- Professional fluency in Spanish and/or Portuguese is highly preferred. Bilingual fluency in English and Mandarin (spoken and written) is a plus for cross-border communication and alignment with global headquarters.
- Experience working in a global, cross-cultural organization bridging overseas entities and HQ.
