Experienced Regional Talent Recruiter

ExxonMobil; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global energy firm is seeking a recruiter to join their team in Kuala Lumpur. This role requires at least 10 years of recruiting experience and strong English proficiency. The successful candidate will act as a strategic advisor, addressing critical hiring needs and ensuring an efficient hiring process. The company offers a dynamic work environment where high ambition and a strong work ethic are essential.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience across various industries and functions.
• Comfortable sourcing talent creatively beyond conventional methods.
• High work ethic with dedication to problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate understanding of business needs for critical hiring.
• Act as a strategic advisor to ensure efficient hiring processes.
• Develop comprehensive search strategies with leaders.

Skills

10+ years of progressive Recruiting experience

Strong language proficiency in English

Comfortable with ambiguity

Exceptional oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills

Ability to prioritize

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or commensurate experience

Job description

About us

At ExxonMobil, our vision is to lead in energy innovations that advance modern living and a net‑zero future. As one of the world’s largest publicly traded energy and chemical companies, we are powered by a unique and diverse workforce fueled by pride in what we do and what we stand for. The success of our Upstream, Product Solutions, and Low Carbon Solutions businesses is the result of the talent, curiosity and drive of our people. They bring solutions every day to optimize our strategy in energy, chemicals, lubricants and lower‑emissions technologies.

What role you will play in our team

• ExxonMobil is seeking an experienced recruiter to join our dynamic global recruiting team driving competitive advantage through our people.
• To be successful in this role, you must quickly build an understanding of our business needs, employee value proposition and be able to translate business strategy and objectives into high‑value impact.
• You will be a strategic, innovative, and critical thinker who is outcome focused, a “driver” who effectively challenges organizational paradigms and has demonstrated ability to lead transformational change.
• You come with high ambition, high energy, tremendous work‑ethic, and a desire to be part of a winning team.
• If this sounds like you, we want you on the team.

What you will do

• You will quickly cultivate an understanding of ExxonMobil’s businesses and relationships with senior leaders to understand their critical hiring needs.
• Be a trusted strategic advisor to ExxonMobil’s leaders to ensure process rigor and efficiency in the pursuit of attracting and acquiring the best talent for the company.
• You will develop and execute comprehensive search strategies with your business leaders to ensure an efficient and polished process for hiring managers and candidates alike.

About you

Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or commensurate experience.
• 10+ years of progressive Recruiting experience across a variety of industries and functions.
• Language: Strong language proficiency in English.
• Experienced and comfortable sourcing independently and creatively (e.g., beyond LinkedIn) as well as partnering with a sourcer to find the best talent for our roles.
• Comfortable with ambiguity, resourceful and solution‑oriented.
• Strong work ethic, sense of urgency, adaptability, and ability to prioritize.
• A positive attitude with dedication to problem‑solving and delivery.
• High level of integrity and discretion in handling confidential information.
• Passionate about people and a natural instinct to help others, go above and beyond, and think ahead.
• Exceptional oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in teams; share responsibility for results, provide and accept feedback.

Application Process

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