Head of Talent Acquisition

Korn Ferry; Putrajaya; On-site; MYR 337,000 - 507,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in Malaysia is seeking a Head of Talent Acquisition to drive recruitment strategy and build a high-performing team. This role encompasses full-spectrum talent acquisition, ensuring alignment with business needs and promoting diversity. Ideal candidates will have over 10 years of experience and success in creating scalable, data-driven recruitment practices. Join us to lead the transformation and support organizational growth.

Qualifications

• Over 10 years of experience in talent acquisition.
• Proven success in leading high-performing teams.
• Experience in modern sourcing strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead talent acquisition across all business units.
• Implement workforce planning frameworks.
• Champion inclusive hiring practices.

Skills

Talent acquisition

Diversity and inclusion

Data-driven recruitment

Employer branding

Stakeholder management

Job description

Overview

A leading organization is undergoing a significant transformation following a global acquisition. With operations scaling rapidly, the company is investing deeply in its people agenda to support long-term growth and cultural integration. We are seeking a Head of Talent Acquisition to lead recruitment strategy and execution across a dynamic, multi-functional Centre of Excellence environment.

Responsibilities

This role is responsible for building a high-performing, future-ready talent acquisition function that supports the organization’s growth, cultural integration, and operational excellence. The successful candidate will:

• Lead the full spectrum of talent acquisition across all business units, ensuring recruitment strategies are aligned with business needs and global standards
• Design and implement workforce planning frameworks that anticipate future capability requirements and support long-term organizational growth
• Build and manage a structured recruitment process that balances speed, quality, and candidate experience, while maintaining compliance with local regulations
• Strengthen employer branding efforts to position the organization as a top employer in financial services and shared services
• Develop and maintain strong partnerships with hiring managers, external recruitment partners, and global HR teams to ensure consistent delivery and alignment
• Champion inclusive hiring practices that reflect the organization’s commitment to diversity, equity, and belonging
• Introduce data-driven recruitment practices, leveraging analytics to improve decision-making, forecast talent needs, and measure effectiveness
• Drive continuous improvement across the TA function, introducing digital tools, process enhancements, and innovative sourcing strategies
• Support leadership hiring and succession planning efforts, ensuring critical roles are filled with high-impact talent
• Act as a strategic advisor to senior leadership on talent market trends, recruitment risks, and opportunities for differentiation

Ideal Candidate

• Brings over 10 years of progressive experience in talent acquisition, with a strong track record of leading high-performing teams across complex, fast-paced environments
• Demonstrates success in building scalable, digitally-enabled recruitment functions that support organizational growth and transformation
• Well-versed in modern sourcing strategies, including employer branding, recruitment marketing, and data-driven hiring practices
• Operates confidently at both strategic and operational levels, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive alignment across business units
• Passionate about creating inclusive, engaging candidate experiences that reflect the organization’s values and culture
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and change, with the resilience and agility to lead in a high-growth, on-site environment

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