Assistant Manager - Recruitment

Poh Kong; Selangor; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in Malaysia seeks an experienced Talent Acquisition Specialist. The role involves developing recruitment strategies, collaborating with management to forecast manpower needs, and leading sourcing activities. Ideal candidates should have at least 5 years of recruitment experience, exceptional communication skills, and a strong understanding of modern sourcing and employer branding strategies. This position offers the opportunity to significantly influence talent acquisition and enhance organizational effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ recruitment experience including team leadership responsibilities.
• Strong command of modern sourcing strategies and assessment techniques.
• Exceptional communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement recruitment strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Partner with management to forecast manpower needs and define requirements.
• Lead end-to-end recruitment activities and monitor key metrics.

Skills

Talent Acquisition Strategy

Stakeholder Collaboration

Sourcing & Selection

Employer Branding & Onboarding

Recruitment Analytics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or Business Administration

Job description

Responsibilities

• Talent Acquisition Strategy – Develop and implement sustainable recruitment strategies aligned with business objectives, ensuring focus on both core operational and leadership roles.
• Stakeholder Collaboration – Partner with management and department heads to forecast manpower needs, define role requirements, and ensure alignment of selection standards.
• Sourcing & Selection – Lead end-to-end recruitment activities by leveraging diverse sourcing channels, screening candidates, and coordinating interviews to secure high-caliber talent.
• Employer Branding & Onboarding – Strengthen employer brand presence through engagement initiatives and oversee seamless onboarding to enhance new hire engagement and retention.
• Recruitment Analytics – Monitor key recruitment metrics, analyze trends, and drive continuous process improvements through data insights and reporting.

Qualifications & Competencies

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years’ recruitment experience, including team leadership responsibilities (retail industry preferred).
• Demonstrated success in managing high-volume and multi-site recruitment activities.
• Strong command of modern sourcing strategies, assessment, and selection techniques.
• Exceptional communication, stakeholder engagement, and negotiation skills.
• In-depth understanding of employer branding strategies and current talent market trends.
• Analytical and data-driven mindset, with proven ability to leverage recruitment metrics for continuous improvement.