Assistant Manager, Talent Acquisition

Hong Leong Investment Bank; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Hong Leong Investment Bank Berhad in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Talent Acquisition Manager to lead end-to-end recruitment, engage stakeholders, and build strong candidate pipelines in a fast-paced financial services environment.

You will partner with department heads, manage vendor relationships, oversee onboarding, and drive TA governance and reporting to ensure compliant, efficient hiring aligned with group goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in HRM/Business Admin/Psychology or related field.
• 3–5 years in Talent Acquisition or Recruitment; supervisory experience advantageous.
• Solid understanding of employment laws and HR practices.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end recruitment and selection processes.
• Engage with department heads to define hiring needs and provide market insights.
• Develop sourcing strategies and candidate pipelines.
• Manage offer negotiations, background checks, and onboarding.
• Oversee vendor management and job posting subscriptions.
• Monitor TA policies and hiring workflows for compliance and efficiency.
• Maintain hiring trackers and prepare reports for leadership and regulatory bodies.
• Drive talent initiatives aligned with organizational goals.

Skills

Stakeholder management

MS Office

English communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in HR/Business Administration/Psychology

Job description

1. Talent Acquisition & Stakeholder Management

End-to-End Recruitment: Lead and execute full-lifecycle recruitment and selection processes to meet organizational manpower requirements efficiently and within budget.

Stakeholder Engagement: Work closely with department heads and line managers to understand hiring needs, define competency requirements, and provide guidance on talent market trends and hiring strategies.

Candidate Sourcing & Pipeline Strategy: Implement effective sourcing strategies to build a robust pipeline of qualified candidates.

Offer & Onboarding: Manage candidate offer negotiations, package preparation, background/reference checks, and oversee the new hires onboarding experience.

2. Operations, Vendor & Budget Oversight

Job Portal & Vendor Management: Liaise with recruitment agencies and external vendors; manage the renewal and optimization of job posting subscriptions.

Financial & Operational Processing: Oversee daily operations, including the processing of recruitment expenses and vendor invoices.

Process Improvement: Continuously review and enforce TA policies and hiring workflows to ensure regulatory compliance and operational efficiency.

3. HR Analytics & Strategic Initiatives

Reporting & Compliance: Maintain and analyze hiring trackers to prepare reports for Group HR, senior management, and regulatory bodies.

Projects: Drive TA initiatives to strengthen the organization’s talent attraction footprint and align workforce strategies with broader organizational goals.

Job Requirements

Possess Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related discipline.

Minimum 3 to 5 years of progressive experience in Talent Acquisition or Recruitment, preferably with experience in supervisory capacity (experience in financial services or fast-paced corporate environments is highly advantageous).

Solid understanding of employment laws, labor standards, and common HR practices

Good command of MS Office.

Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills to interact across all levels of seniority.

Proactive, solution-oriented mindset with high attention to detail.

Proven ability to multitask and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Good written and spoken English skills.

Hong Leong Investment Bank Berhad (“HLIB”) consists of two main divisions, namely the Investment Banking ("IB") division and the Stockbroking ("SB") division. The IB Division offers debt and equity fund raising, private debt securities issuances, syndicated loans, initial public offerings, rights issues and private placements. Other corporate-related advisory works include corporate restructuring, merger and acquisitions, asset and investment valuation, takeovers and privatisations. The SB Division provides a range of broking services to institutional, high net worth and retail investors, supported by research and sales teams to provide timely advice and good trade execution.

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