Head of Talent Attraction

LINKTAL SDN. BHD.; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 254,000 - 304,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Flexible benefits

Career progression

Job summary

LINKTAL SDN. BHD. is seeking a Head of Talent Acquisition to own the hiring function, spanning strategy, process design, team leadership, and technology adoption.

This hands-on leadership role blends strategic thinking with operational rigor and a genuine passion for building great teams. The role focuses on modernizing talent acquisition at scale, leveraging data, AI, and recruitment technology to boost quality and speed.

Qualifications

• 8–12+ years in Talent Acquisition with leadership experience in regulated or complex industries.
• Proven ability to design and implement hiring processes, governance frameworks, and operating rhythms.
• Familiarity with recruitment data, technology, and AI/automation in hiring.
• Relevant degree in HR, Business, or related field; certifications in assessment or structured interviewing are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute a TA strategy aligned to business growth and workforce planning.
• Own end-to-end hiring processes from sourcing to offer management.
• Champion AI and recruitment technology to lift efficiency and quality of hires.
• Develop recruiter capability through coaching and data-informed decision-making.

Skills

Leadership

Data-driven

HR tech familiarity

Education

Degree in HR/Business

Tools

AI in hiring

Recruitment tech

Job description

Senior leadership opportunity to shape and own the Talent Acquisition function within a well-established financial institution

Drive meaningful change through data, technology, and AI-powered hiring innovation

Strategic advisory role with direct exposure to senior business and HR leadership

Competitive remuneration up to RM25,000 with a comprehensive benefits package

About the Organization

Our client is a well-established bank with deep roots in Malaysia and a growing regional presence across Asia. With a strong emphasis on digital transformation, sustainable growth, and people development, this is an organization that invests in its talent and takes the long view. High performers are given real scope to lead, innovate, and make a lasting impact.

About the Role

We are looking for a Head of Talent Acquisition to take full ownership of the hiring function — from strategy and process design through to team leadership and technology adoption. This is a hands‑on leadership role for someone who combines strategic thinking with operational rigor and a genuine passion for building great teams. If you are ready to modernize how talent is acquired at scale, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

Define and execute a talent acquisition strategy that directly supports business growth and workforce planning priorities

Own the end-to-end hiring process — from channel strategy and sourcing through to offer management and continuous improvement

Champion the adoption of AI and recruitment technology to lift team efficiency, reduce cycle time, and improve hiring quality

Develop recruiter capability through coaching, structured frameworks, and a culture of data‑informed decision‑making

What We Are Looking For

8–12+ years in Talent Acquisition with a track record of leading teams in a regulated or complex industry, ideally financial services

Proven ability to design and implement hiring processes, governance frameworks, and structured operating rhythms

Comfortable working with recruitment data and technology, including exposure to AI or automation tools in a hiring context

Relevant degree in HR, Business, or a related field; certifications in assessment or structured interviewing are advantageous

Why Join

Take on a high‑impact leadership role with genuine scope to transform how the organization attracts and hires talent

Competitive salary up to RM25,000 alongside a robust and flexible benefits package

Access to continuous learning, professional development, and clear career progression pathways

A collaborative, inclusive culture that recognizes performance and supports long‑term growth