Entry-Level Talent Acquisition Specialist (1-Year Contract)

VISTRA; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental coverage

Optical coverage

Annual leave

Sick leave

Mentorship program

Membership fees reimbursement

Job summary

Vistra in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Junior Talent Acquisition Specialist for a full-time, 1-year contract. Based in Malaysia, you will drive end-to-end recruitment, source talent across channels, and collaborate with hiring managers and HR partners to fill headcount efficiently.

The role requires a degree with demonstrable experience in talent identification within an MNC, strong communication and relationship-building skills, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in relevant field or equivalent.
• Proven talent identification and hiring experience in a multinational corporation (MNC).
• Strong ability to build relationships with stakeholders and decision-makers.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Proficient in top-tier talent sourcing and networking.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment processes including sourcing, pre-screening, interviewing, and presenting candidates to hiring managers.
• Provide guidance to hiring managers on recruitment strategies and timelines, staying updated on sourcing trends.
• Develop and execute recruitment strategies with decision-makers to meet timeframes.
• Proactively source talent via social media, referrals, sourcing tools and other methods.
• Build relationships with industry experts and associations to create passive candidate pipelines.
• Liaise with hiring managers, HR Partners and stakeholders to keep everyone informed.
• Execute talent programs like referrals and career fairs; analyze TA metrics for continuous improvement.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Sourcing & networking

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Tools

Sourcing tools

Job description

Vistra in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Junior Talent Acquisition Specialist for a full-time, 1-year contract. Based in Malaysia, you will drive end-to-end recruitment, source talent across channels, and collaborate with hiring managers and HR partners to fill headcount efficiently.

The role requires a degree with demonstrable experience in talent identification within an MNC, strong communication and relationship-building skills, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic environment.