APAC RPO Account Director | Talent Advisory Leader

Randstad Enterprise; Penang; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Enterprise is seeking an RPO Account Director to lead a regional team across APAC, delivering advisory talent acquisition services and strategic client engagement.

You will drive market intelligence, supplier management, and innovative sourcing while coaching the team and managing account performance. Fluent English is required; Mandarin is preferred. Based in Malaysia or China with potential travel.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar leading role in recruitment within the RPO model.
• Hands-on RPO management experience for Malaysia region is a must.
• RPO management experience for China or other APAC regions is preferred.
• Fluent English is a must; Mandarin speaking is strongly preferred.
• IT, Tech, or Semiconductor industry experience is highly preferred.
• Proven ability to lead a function and make critical business decisions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for interacting with high-level decision-makers.

Responsibilities

• Lead a regional team across multiple countries (APAC) to deliver an advisory talent acquisition service.
• Develop market intelligence, supplier management, creative sourcing strategies for direct supply models, and problem resolution.
• Coach team members for growth and development while managing commercial performance.
• Serve as the primary client contact, develop roadmaps, and deliver Monthly Business Reviews and Talent Advisory Meetings.
• Work with the implementation team to develop customized reporting and manage invoicing risk.
• Conduct quarterly performance reviews and create individual development plans.
• Lead talent identification initiatives and hold regular team meetings.
• Drive effective change management for new technologies and transitions.
• Manage financial performance against budget and mitigate financial penalties.

Skills

RPO leadership

APAC experience

Malaysia region

Mandarin + English

IT/Tech/Semiconductor

Stakeholder management

Decision making

Job description

Randstad Enterprise is seeking an RPO Account Director to lead a regional team across APAC, delivering advisory talent acquisition services and strategic client engagement.

You will drive market intelligence, supplier management, and innovative sourcing while coaching the team and managing account performance. Fluent English is required; Mandarin is preferred. Based in Malaysia or China with potential travel.