Assistant Manager Talent Acquisition

Carleton ES; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Carleton ES in Kuala Lumpur is seeking an Assistant Manager, Talent Acquisition to own end-to-end recruitment—from sourcing and engaging candidates to onboarding exceptional employees.

You will partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs, develop targeted hiring plans, and source candidates via job portals, social media, networks, and referrals. You will track metrics and drive employer branding initiatives. This role requires strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, BA, Psychology, or related field is required.
• 2–4 years of full-cycle recruitment or talent acquisition experience.
• Proactive, results-driven recruiter with passion for talent engagement.
• Strong communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Execute targeted recruitment strategies to attract a diverse, skilled and high-calibre talent pool.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand current and future staffing needs and develop targeted hiring plans.
• Source candidates using multiple channels including job portals, social media, professional networks and referrals.
• Manage the full recruitment cycle from posting jobs to onboarding and offers, including negotiations.

Skills

End-to-end recruitment

Sourcing strategies

Stakeholder management

Employer branding

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/BA/related field

Job description

Overview of Position: Are you passionate about connecting top talent with the right opportunities? Join our team as an Assistant Manager, Talent Acquisition and take ownership of the end-to end recruitment process—from sourcing and engaging candidates to onboarding exceptional employees.

The role required to execute the below tasks and initiative:

Recruitment & Talent Acquisition

Execute targeted recruitment strategies to attract a diverse, skilled, and high calibre talent pool.

Partner with hiring managers to understand current and future staffing needs and develop targeted hiring plans. Source candidates using multiple channels, including job portals, social media, professional networks, and employee referrals.

Manage the full recruitment cycle: posting jobs, screening resumes, coordinating interviews, negotiating offers, and supporting onboarding. Employer Branding

Support initiatives to strengthen our employer brand and promote our company as an employer of choice through strategic campaigns and outreach efforts.

Reporting & Analytics

Track recruitment metrics and provide insights through regular reporting to measure success and optimize hiring efforts.

Other Duties

Take on additional tasks as needed to support the broader goals of the HR team and organization.

To be successful in this role, we are expecting the below:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field.
• 2–4 years of experience in full-cycle recruitment or talent acquisition.
• A proactive, results-driven professional with a passion for recruitment and talent engagement.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Work location: Bukit Jalil (nearby Pavilion Bukit Jalil)
• Working days : Monday to Friday (9am - 6pm)