AVP, Talent Partner

United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Bhd is seeking an experienced Talent Acquisition Lead to manage the full recruitment lifecycle for mid-to-senior roles across the organization in Malaysia. You will source, screen, interview, offer and onboard, partnering with senior leaders to align workforce plans with business objectives.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in HR or related field and at least 6 years in talent acquisition or executive search, with proven direct sourcing, headhunting and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Economics, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in Talent Acquisition, Recruitment, Executive Search, or related HR functions.
• Proven track record of recruiting mid-to-senior level talent across multiple business functions.
• Experience partnering with senior stakeholders and providing consultative recruitment solutions.
• Strong expertise in direct sourcing, headhunting, talent mapping, and pipeline development.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle for mid-to-senior level positions, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, offer management, and onboarding.
• Partner closely with business leaders and hiring managers to understand workforce requirements and develop effective hiring strategies.
• Provide market intelligence, talent insights, and hiring recommendations to support business decision-making.
• Develop and execute proactive sourcing strategies to build and maintain strong talent pipelines for critical and niche roles.
• Conduct competency-based interviews and candidate assessments to evaluate skills, experience, and cultural fit.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and salary benchmarks to advise stakeholders on talent acquisition strategies.
• Maintain recruitment data integrity and ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Talent acquisition

Executive search

Stakeholder management

Direct sourcing

Head hunting

LinkedIn Recruiter

ATS proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/ Economics/ related

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

Applicant Tracking System (ATS)

Job description

Company: 2201 United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Bhd

About UOB

United Overseas Bank Limited (UOB) is a leading bank in Asia with a global network of more than 500 branches and offices in 19 countries and territories in Asia Pacific, Europe and North America. In Asia, we operate through our head office in Singapore and banking subsidiaries in China, Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand, as well as branches and offices. Our history spans more than 80 years. Over this time, we have been guided by our values – Honorable, Enterprising, United and Committed. This means we always strive to do what is right, build for the future, work as one team and pursue long-term success. It is how we work, consistently, be it towards the company, our colleagues or our customers.

Job Description

Manage the full recruitment lifecycle for mid-to-senior level positions, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, offer management, and onboarding.

Partner closely with business leaders and hiring managers to understand workforce requirements and develop effective hiring strategies.

Provide market intelligence, talent insights, and hiring recommendations to support business decision-making.

Develop and execute proactive sourcing strategies to build and maintain strong talent pipelines for critical and niche roles.

Conduct competency-based interviews and candidate assessments to evaluate skills, experience, and cultural fit.

Manage stakeholder expectations through regular communication, market updates, and recruitment progress reporting.

Drive direct sourcing and headhunting efforts through digital platforms, professional networks, referrals, and talent mapping initiatives.

Ensure a seamless and positive candidate and hiring manager experience throughout the recruitment process.

Support workforce planning discussions and provide talent acquisition solutions aligned with business objectives.

Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and salary benchmarks to advise stakeholders on talent acquisition strategies.

Maintain recruitment data integrity and ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements.

Track, analyze, and report recruitment metrics, including time-to-fill, quality of hire, sourcing effectiveness, and pipeline health.

Participate in talent acquisition projects, process improvement initiatives, and HR transformation efforts.

Job Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Economics, or a related discipline.

Minimum 6 years of experience in Talent Acquisition, Recruitment, Executive Search, or related Human Resources functions.

Proven track record of successfully recruiting mid-to-senior level talent across multiple business functions.

Experience partnering with senior stakeholders and providing consultative recruitment solutions.

Strong expertise in direct sourcing, headhunting, talent mapping, and pipeline development.

Strong business partnering, stakeholder management, and influencing skills.

Ability to manage multiple hiring priorities in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Proficiency in applicant tracking systems, LinkedIn Recruiter, and other recruitment technologies.

Experience within banking, financial services, consulting, or multinational organizations will be an added advantage.

Additional Requirements

Be a Part of the UOB Family

UOB is an equal opportunity employer. UOB does not discriminate on the basis of a candidate's age, race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or other non-merit factors. All employment decisions at UOB are based on business needs, job requirements and qualifications. If you require any assistance or accommodations to be made for the recruitment process, please inform us when you submit your online application.

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United Overseas Bank ("UOB") was incorporated on 6 August 1935 as the United Chinese Bank. Founded by Datuk Wee Kheng Chiang, the Bank catered mainly to the Fujian community in its early years. The change of name was effected in 1965. Over the past 76 years, UOB has grown from strength to strength. Through a series of acquisitions, it is now a leading bank in Asia. Besides Far Eastern Bank in Singapore, UOB’s major banking subsidiaries in the region are United Overseas Bank (Malaysia), United Overseas Bank (Thai), PT Bank UOB Buana and United Overseas Bank (China). Today, the UOB Group has a network of over 500 offices in 19 countries and territories in Asia Pacific, Western Europe and North America.

UOB (Malaysia) offers an extensive range of commercial and personal financial services through its branches, subsidiaries and associate companies: commercial lending, investment banking, treasury services, trade services, cash management, home loans, credit cards, wealth management, general insurance and life assurance.

United Overseas Bank ("UOB") was incorporated on 6 August 1935 as the United Chinese Bank. Founded by Datuk Wee Kheng Chiang, the Bank catered mainly to the Fujian community in its early years. The change of name was effected in 1965. Over the past 76 years, UOB has grown from strength to strength. Through a series of acquisitions, it is now a leading bank in Asia. Besides Far Eastern Bank in Singapore, UOB’s major banking subsidiaries in the region are United Overseas Bank (Malaysia), United Overseas Bank (Thai), PT Bank UOB Buana and United Overseas Bank (China). Today, the UOB Group has a network of over 500 offices in 19 countries and territories in Asia Pacific, Western Europe and North America.

UOB (Malaysia) offers an extensive range of commercial and personal financial services through its branches, subsidiaries and associate companies: commercial lending, investment banking, treasury services, trade services, cash management, home loans, credit cards, wealth management, general insurance and life assurance.

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