Recruiter (DL & IDL) - Batu Kawan/ Kulim, Penang

Korn/Ferry International; India; Hybrid; INR 1,399,000 - 2,099,000; Full time

Job summary

Korn Ferry, a global consulting firm, seeks an experienced Recruiter to join its RPO team in Penang, Malaysia. You will manage end-to-end recruitment for direct and indirect labour, partnering with hiring managers to attract skilled talent in a high-volume manufacturing environment.

The role is permanent with a hybrid arrangement: four days onsite at Batu Kawan/Kulim and one day from home, collaborating across stakeholders to build robust talent pipelines and deliver hiring outcomes.

Qualifications

• Manage end-to-end recruitment for Direct Labour (DL) and Indirect Labour (IDL) positions.
• Support recruitment within manufacturing, semiconductor, electronics, or industrial environments.
• Balance high-volume DL hiring with specialist/technical IDL recruitment.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full end-to-end recruitment lifecycle for DL and IDL positions, from hiring manager briefings to offers.
• Develop and execute recruitment strategies for high-volume and specialist roles in a fast-paced plant.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand workforce needs and deliver timely hiring outcomes.
• Proactively source candidates via JobStreet, LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean searches, referrals, and talent mapping.
• Build talent pipelines for immediate and future hiring needs with proactive engagement.
• Use creative sourcing to attract talent in Penang's manufacturing market.
• Provide market intelligence on salary benchmarks and hiring trends for informed decisions.
• Maintain accurate ATS data and ensure compliance with processes and reporting.
• Identify opportunities to improve sourcing efficiency and stakeholder satisfaction.

Skills

End-to-end recruitment

High-volume DL hiring

Sourcing and talent mapping

Stakeholder management

English and Bahasa Malaysia

LinkedIn Recruiter

Boolean searches

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

JobStreet

ATS

Job description

About Us

Korn Ferry is a global consulting firm that powers performance. We unlock the potential in your people and unleash transformation across your business - synchronizing strategy, operations, and talent to accelerate performance, fuel growth, and inspire a legacy of change. That’s why the world’s most forward-thinking companies across every major industry turn to us - for a shared commitment to lasting impact and the bold ambition to Be More Than.

Headquartered in Los Angeles, our over 17,000 colleagues globally serve clients from more than 130 offices across the globe. We offer five core capabilities that span the full talent lifecycle:

• Organizational Strategy
• Assessment and Succession
• Talent Acquisition
• Leadership and Professional Development
• Total Rewards

Requisition ID

29107

Country Malaysia

Location type Hybrid

Position Summary

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Recruiter to join the Korn Ferry RPO team, supporting a global leader in the semiconductor equipment and advanced manufacturing industry.

Based across Batu Kawan Industrial Park and Kulim Hi-Tech Park, Penang, you will manage end-to-end recruitment for a diverse portfolio of Direct Labour (DL) and Indirect Labour (IDL) positions, partnering closely with hiring managers and business leaders to attract and secure top talent.

This is a permanent opportunity with Korn Ferry, offering the chance to work within a dynamic manufacturing environment, develop your recruitment expertise and make a meaningful impact on hiring outcomes.

Working Arrangement: Hybrid – 4 days onsite across Batu Kawan and Kulim, with 1 day working from home.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full end-to-end recruitment lifecycle for DL and IDL positions, from hiring manager briefings and sourcing through to candidate screening, interviews and offer management.
• Develop and execute effective recruitment strategies to support high-volume DL hiring and specialist IDL recruitment within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Partner closely with hiring managers and key stakeholders to understand workforce requirements, provide consultative recruitment support and drive hiring outcomes.
• Proactively source and engage candidates through JobStreet, LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean searches, referrals, talent mapping and other direct sourcing channels.
• Build and maintain strong talent pipelines to support immediate hiring needs and future workforce requirements.
• Leverage creative sourcing approaches to attract talent in Penang's competitive semiconductor and manufacturing market.
• Provide talent market intelligence, including candidate availability, competitor hiring trends, salary benchmarks and market insights, to support informed hiring decisions.
• Manage multiple vacancies and hiring priorities while ensuring recruitment timelines, service delivery expectations and candidate experience standards are met.
• Maintain accurate recruitment data within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and ensure compliance with recruitment processes and reporting requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve recruitment efficiency, sourcing effectiveness and stakeholder satisfaction.

Professional Experience & Qualifications

• Proven experience managing end-to-end recruitment for both Direct Labour (DL) and Indirect Labour (IDL) positions.
• Strong experience supporting recruitment within manufacturing, semiconductor, electronics, engineering or other industrial environments.
• Demonstrated ability to manage high-volume DL hiring alongside specialist or technical IDL recruitment.
• Experience within a Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) environment or recruiting for leading semiconductor, electronics and advanced manufacturing organisations would be highly advantageous.
• Strong direct sourcing capabilities, including Boolean searches, talent mapping, candidate engagement and pipeline development.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships and influence hiring decisions across different business functions.
• Familiarity with LinkedIn Recruiter, JobStreet, Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and other recruitment technologies.
• Resourceful and creative in developing sourcing strategies to overcome talent shortages and competitive hiring conditions.
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple vacancies and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Bahasa Malaysia.
• Collaborative, adaptable and proactive, with a passion for delivering a positive candidate and hiring manager experience.
• Able to work onsite across Batu Kawan Industrial Park and Kulim Hi-Tech Park 4 days per week, with 1 day working from home.

Why Join Korn Ferry?

This is an opportunity to build your career with Korn Ferry's global RPO business, supporting a leading organization at the forefront of semiconductor technology and advanced manufacturing.

You’ll have the opportunity to:

• Work with an industry leader: Gain valuable exposure to a global semiconductor and advanced manufacturing organization.
• Expand your recruitment expertise: Manage a diverse portfolio of DL and IDL hiring, from high-volume manufacturing positions to specialist technical roles.
• Partner with experienced professionals: Collaborate with hiring managers, business leaders and the wider Korn Ferry RPO team.
• Enjoy career stability and flexibility: Benefit from a permanent position with Korn Ferry and a hybrid working arrangement of 4 days onsite and 1 day working from home.

Korn Ferry may use AIas part of its recruitment process, but all hiring decisions are made by humans.

Internal Mobility at Korn Ferry

If you currently work for Korn Ferry or one of our affiliates, you must be eligible to apply for a different position within Korn Ferry to use the Careers Site. If you accept such a position, your benefits programs and Human Resources policies may change. Please consult with your HR contact for the new position concerning application eligibility, including any immigration/visa needs, benefit programs, and HR policies applicable to that position.

Korn Ferry is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

The successful candidate will need to complete background checks as part of our recruitment process, this may include criminal, education credentials, employment history, and other background information relevant to your employment qualifications