Assistant Manager, Talent Acquisition

Assistant Manager, Talent Acquisition; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in talent acquisition is seeking an Assistant Manager in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia. The position involves managing the end-to-end recruitment process, ensuring compliance with regulations, and strengthening employer branding. Candidates should hold a bachelor's degree in HR or a related field, with 5-8 years of HR experience. The role also involves stakeholder management and implementing creative recruitment strategies. Competitive package and growth opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• Preferably graduated from a bachelor’s degree in HR, Psychology, or Business Administration.
• At least 5-8 years of experience in HR functions.
• Experience in recruitment and selection processes is a must.

Responsibilities

• Drive the end-to-end recruitment process.
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with recruitment regulations and processes.
• Lead recruitment strategies and implement best practices.
• Develop creative ways to address talent acquisition challenges.

Skills

End-to-end recruitment process

Stakeholder relationship management

Data-driven decision-making

Employer branding

Talent acquisition strategies

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR / Psychology / Business Administration

HR-related certification (CIPD or equivalent)

Tools

Workday recruitment module

Job description

Assistant Manager, Talent Acquisition – Damansara, Selangor

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Job Description:

Job Specification

Drive end-to-end recruitment process including sourcing candidates, conducting interviews and negotiating job offers, within the SLA.

Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders including hiring managers, HR business partners, Group TA and recruitment agencies.

Build and maintain relationships with high‑potential candidates and key industry contacts.

Ensure compliance with recruitment regulations and processes.

Act as the brand ambassador, collaborating with HR and Talent Management to position the company as an employer of choice.

Lead and implement recruitment strategies and processes, including staying updated on industry trends and best practices in talent acquisition.

Develop a data‑driven approach to optimise recruitment efficiency, inform decision‑making and enable more proactive recruitment strategies.

Develop creative ways to address talent acquisition challenges.

Integrate recruitment activities into Workday recruitment module.

Track and monitor internship placement within SDGI Malaysia.

Ensure the company meets the yearly PROTÉGÉ hiring headcount as part of CSR initiative.

Track and monitor the PROTÉGÉ hiring status.

Develop, build and deploy strong employer branding to external market by establishing SDGI employer value proposition as a means to attract external talents.

Explore career fairs and social media channels as an additional avenue to hire candidates.

Partner with relevant institutions to hire positions which require niche and technical skills.

As and when required, the position will be required to work in the space of talent management on a project basis.

Job Requirement

Preferably graduated from bachelor’s degree in HR / Psychology / Business Administration / other equivalent.

Certificate in Human Resources Management, CIPD or other HR‑related certification will be an added advantage.

Preferably with at least 5-8 years of experience working in HR functions.

Experience in recruitment and selection process, and operational process enhancement is a must.

Experience in Workday recruitment module or other HRMS recruitment module will be an added advantage.

Only shortlisted applications will be contacted.

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter outlining your interest for this role.