Assistant Talent Acquisition Manager

Mewah Group; Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Mewah Group in Malaysia is seeking an experienced Assistant Manager, Talent Acquisition to drive end-to-end recruitment across Malaysia and Singapore. The role involves partnering with senior stakeholders, building talent pipelines, and supporting employer branding initiatives to meet the Group’s growth needs.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in Talent Acquisition, hands-on sourcing, and strong communication skills, with Mandarin an added advantage.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Talent Acquisition or recruitment, preferably in-house.
• Proven track record hiring for professional, corporate, commercial, and management roles.
• Experience engaging senior leaders and business stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment activities from sourcing to onboarding.
• Partner with Hiring Managers to understand hiring needs and deliver solutions.
• Source and engage active and passive candidates through various channels.
• Build and maintain talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs.
• Support employer branding, campus recruitment, and recruitment marketing initiatives.
• Provide market intelligence and hiring recommendations to stakeholders.
• Maintain recruitment reports, hiring metrics, and database accuracy.
• Travel to Port Klang for stakeholder meetings and interviews; occasional travel to Singapore.

Skills

Talent Acquisition

Stakeholder Management

Sourcing

Campus Recruitment

Employer Branding

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in HR/BA/PSY

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

Direct Sourcing

Talent Mapping

Job description

Mewah Group is a leading manufacturer and supplier of edible oils, fats and related products. With a global presence and a commitment to excellence, we are dedicated to providing our customers with high-quality, innovative products that meet their evolving needs. Join our team and be a part of our continued success.

About the Role

Mewah is seeking an experienced and proactive Assistant Manager, Talent Acquisition to manage end-to-end recruitment activities across Malaysia and Singapore. The successful candidate will work closely with stakeholders to attract, engage, and hire high-calibre talent across corporate, commercial, and operational functions.

This role will also support employer branding initiatives, talent pipeline development, campus engagement activities, and continuous improvement of recruitment processes to support the Group's growth and talent needs.

Job Responsibilities:

• Manage end-to-end recruitment activities from sourcing to onboarding.
• Partner with Hiring Managers and business leaders to understand hiring needs and deliver recruitment solutions.
• Source and engage both active and passive candidates through various recruitment channels.
• Build and maintain talent pipelines for critical and future hiring requirements.
• Support employer branding, campus recruitment, and talent attraction initiatives in collaboration with the relevant team members and stakeholders.
• Provide market intelligence, talent insights, and hiring recommendations to stakeholders.
• Ensure a positive candidate and hiring manager experience throughout the recruitment process.
• Maintain recruitment reports, hiring metrics, and recruitment database accuracy.
• Support recruitment activities for Singapore and travel on an as-needed basis.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Talent Acquisition or recruitment, preferably within an in-house environment.
• Proven track record in hiring for professional, corporate, commercial, and management-level positions.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with experience engaging senior leaders and business stakeholders.
• Hands-on experience with LinkedIn Recruiter, direct sourcing, and talent mapping.
• Experience in employer branding, recruitment marketing, campus recruitment, or talent engagement initiatives would be advantageous.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and influencing skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, ability to communicate in Mandarin will be an added advantage.
• Willing to travel to Port Klang for stakeholder meetings and interview activities, with occasional travel to Singapore when required.