Assistant Manager Talent Acquisition

BIG PHARMACY; Klang City; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail organization is seeking an experienced recruitment manager to oversee the hiring process and lead a team focused on retail sales operations. The role involves managing end-to-end recruitment, developing a strong candidate pipeline, and enhancing the employer brand through innovative strategies. Candidates should have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field, along with 4–6 years of experience in recruitment. Willingness to travel and relocate is required for this role.

Qualifications

• At least 4–6 years of experience in high-volume or frontline hiring.
• Prior experience leading or mentoring a small recruitment team.
• Strong familiarity with sourcing channels, hiring analytics, and ATS usage.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment for Retail Sales Operations.
• Lead and develop a team of recruitment executives.
• Maintain recruitment trackers to monitor hiring progress.
• Plan initiatives to enhance the organization’s employer brand.
• Represent the company at job fairs and career expos.

Skills

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Strong analytical skills

Attention to detail

Well-organized

Proactive and innovative

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field

Job description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• a) Retail Sales Operations Hiring Leadership
  • Manage end-to-end recruitment for Retail Sales Operations across assigned regions.
  • Collaborate with business leaders to understand manpower needs and build effective sourcing strategies.
  • Ensure timely closure of open positions with high-quality candidates.
• b) Team Management
  • Lead, guide, and develop a team of recruitment executives focused on RSO hiring.
  • Track team performance and support continuous improvement efforts.
• c) Talent Sourcing & Pipeline Building
  • Develop and maintain a strong candidate pipeline via job portals, social media, employee referrals, and campus outreach.
  • Analyze sourcing effectiveness and adjust strategies accordingly.
• d) Hiring Progress Tracking & Reporting
  • Maintain comprehensive recruitment trackers to monitor hiring progress across locations
  • Ensure accurate data entry and timely updates to support decision-making and reporting
  • Prepare regular dashboards, reports, and insights for management review
• e) Employer Branding
  • Plan and execute initiatives to enhance the organization’s employer brand.
  • Partner with marketing and internal teams to create engaging recruitment content and campaigns
• f) Career Fairs & Campus Hiring
  • Represent the company at job fairs, career expos, career talks, and campus drives to attract talent
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with relevant institutes and training partners
• g) Compliance & Process Adherence
  • Ensure adherence to internal recruitment policies, documentation standards, and audit requirements.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• at least 4–6 years of experience in high-volume or frontline hiring experience preferred.
• Prior experience leading or mentoring a small recruitment team.
• Strong familiarity with sourcing channels, hiring analytics, and ATS usage.
• Willing to travel and relocate to Bukit Raja Klang (Setia Alam)

SKILLS REQUIRED

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail for maintaining recruitment trackers.
• Well-organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proactive and innovative in approach to sourcing and employer branding.