Global Talent Acquisition Lead - Tech & Growth

foodpanda; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

foodpanda is seeking a seasoned Talent Acquisition professional to manage the full recruitment lifecycle across a fast-paced tech environment. You will own offers, contracts, onboarding, and ensure compliance with local legislation including expatriate hiring processes.

You'll partner with hiring managers to attract top talent in tech, product, data & analytics, and drive end-to-end hiring pipelines, providing market insights and maintaining strong employer branding across APAC and EU markets.

Qualifications

• A degree in a relevant discipline.
• 3–6 years of Talent Acquisition experience, with a strong track record in both niche hiring (e.g. Tech, Product, Data & Analytics) and high-volume recruitment.
• Experience thriving in fast-paced, entrepreneurial or tech/startup environments.
• Proficiency in LinkedIn Recruiter and other modern sourcing tools, with the ability to creatively engage and attract top talent.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with a consultative approach.
• Excellent communication skills and fluency in English (our corporate language).
• Exposure to cross-border hiring across APAC and EU markets would be an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Managing the full recruitment lifecycle - from offer and contractual agreements to onboarding, ensuring compliance with local legislation, including expatriate hiring processes.
• Leading all internal and external recruitment activities, including internal mobility initiatives.
• Partnering with hiring managers to execute recruitment strategies to attract diverse, high-quality talent with the right skills and capabilities.
• Owning and managing your hiring pipeline end-to-end, delivering on targets and timelines across both volume and niche roles.
• Developing a deep understanding of the business, stakeholder needs, and key talent markets to proactively advise on hiring decisions.
• Translating business needs into compelling job descriptions and clearly defined candidate profiles, providing actionable market insights to guide decision-making.
• Maintaining the ATS system, ensuring data accuracy, process excellence, and high-quality job advertisements that protect and enhance our employer brand.

Skills

LinkedIn Recruiter

Sourcing tools

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Interview techniques

Cross-border hiring

Education

Degree in a relevant discipline

Tools

ATS systems

Job description

foodpanda is seeking a seasoned Talent Acquisition professional to manage the full recruitment lifecycle across a fast-paced tech environment. You will own offers, contracts, onboarding, and ensure compliance with local legislation including expatriate hiring processes.

You'll partner with hiring managers to attract top talent in tech, product, data & analytics, and drive end-to-end hiring pipelines, providing market insights and maintaining strong employer branding across APAC and EU markets.