Talent Acquisition Specialist (Luxury/High-end Retail)

Allegis Global Solutions; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry leader is seeking a dynamic Talent Acquisition Specialist to enhance recruitment efforts for a prestigious high-end retail brand in Kuala Lumpur. This role emphasizes direct sourcing and collaboration with hiring managers to fulfill vacancies efficiently. The ideal candidate will leverage their extensive recruitment experience and market knowledge to drive best practices and ensure compliance throughout the recruitment lifecycle. Join a company that values relationships and diversity, and be part of a team that is passionate about transforming talent acquisition in the luxury retail sector.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of recruitment experience in various settings.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead recruitment activities focusing on direct sourcing.
• Provide feedback to candidates and advise hiring managers.

Skills

End-to-end recruitment

Behavioral-based interviews

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or related discipline

Tools

Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)

Job description

Talent Acquisition Specialist (Luxury/High-end Retail)

Allegis Global Solutions is founded on a culture that is passionate about transforming the way the world acquires talent by delivering client-focused solutions that make a difference for businesses worldwide. From refining how you manage your contingent workforce to strengthening your employer brand to recruit top talent, our integrated talent solutions drive the business results you need.

As an industry leader, we draw upon decades of experience to design innovative tools, products and processes. We develop competitive practices that position organizations for growth and we deliver the insight needed to succeed in today’s global marketplace.

Come join the AGS family, on this chic and very well-known high-end retail brand in Kuala Lumpur!

The key focus for the Talent Acquisition Specialist is to lead the successful fulfillment of open vacancies with relevant hiring managers and to be the first point of contact for their hiring needs. In this role, you will assist in driving best practices across the recruitment lifecycle and strive to be an ambassador for the Allegis Global Solutions brand at every interaction.

Your duties may include, but are not limited to:

1. Undertaking recruitment activities with a focus on direct sourcing.
2. Understanding the recruitment delivery process and carrying out activities accordingly to ensure that account KPIs are met.
3. Communicating recruitment trends, market intelligence, and acting as a Talent Advisor to hiring managers.
4. Identifying and escalating risk or compliance issues.
5. Managing requisitions through accurate documentation of all recruitment-related data and information as per current recruitment legislation and agreed client process at all times.
6. Monitoring and analyzing recruitment activity of designated business areas for accurate volume forecasting.
7. Coaching candidates on how to prepare for selection stages.
8. Providing professional advice and open and honest feedback to candidates in a timely manner and in accordance with recruitment best practices.
9. Utilizing specialist market knowledge to assist with the development and ongoing management of pre-qualified talent pools.

Qualifications:

1. Prior experience (3-5 years plus) in end-to-end recruitment within in-house, RPO, agency/headhunter, or corporate recruiting (or a mix), preferably with a global organization. Alternatively, experience working in luxury/high-end retail and seeking a career in recruitment is also considered.
2. Experience conducting behavioral-based interviews for various roles.
3. Successful management of multiple searches and stakeholders at different stages of the recruitment lifecycle simultaneously.
4. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
5. Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
6. Experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) is preferred.
7. Ability to write client-oriented communications such as emails and job descriptions.
8. Tertiary qualification in business or a related discipline is highly desirable; a Bachelor’s degree is preferred.

At Allegis Global Solutions, we prioritize relationships—with each other, our clients, and candidates. We support open communication and value diversity, as diverse perspectives and backgrounds drive innovation and success. Join us and experience what it's like to work at AGS by searching #LifeAtAGS on any social network.