Head Talent Acquisition

Misc Group; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Misc Group is seeking a strategic leader to head Talent Acquisition in Kuala Lumpur. You will shape and execute recruitment strategies, align TA with business goals, and drive initiatives to attract high-calibre professionals who fit our culture.

You will oversee end-to-end recruitment, build robust pipelines, manage budgets and vendor relationships, and partner with senior leaders to deliver talent that supports organizational growth.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years of related working experience with solid experience in recruitment, employee engagement, culture management and/or D&I.
• Experience leading employee engagement initiatives and communication strategies.
• Experience implementing D&I strategies to foster an inclusive workplace.
• Bachelor’s degree in human resource, social science or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Lead the company’s recruitment strategy to attract, hire and retain top talent across the Group.
• Develop and execute innovative recruitment strategies leveraging technology and industry trends.
• Forecast hiring needs based on business growth and workforce planning.
• Define recruitment metrics and KPIs to measure success.
• Oversee day-to-day operations of the recruitment team and ensure timely delivery.
• Build and maintain robust talent pipelines for critical roles.
• Manage recruitment budgets and vendor relationships to optimize costs.
• Strengthen employer branding across platforms and relationships with universities and networks.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to align TA strategies with business needs.

Skills

Leadership

Recruitment strategy

Stakeholder management

People management

Diversity & Inclusion

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human resource, social science or equivalent

Tools

ATS

Vendor management

HR analytics tools

Job description

• Lead the company’s recruitment strategy to attract, hire, and retain top talent across the Group.
• Develop and execute innovative recruitment strategies, leveraging technology, industry trends, and best practices to ensure the company attracts high-calibre professionals who align with our culture and business goals.
• Develop and implement talent acquisition strategy aligned with business objectives to ensure the Company has the right talents with the right skills, at the right time, to achieve departmental goals, ensuring alignment with the division or organization’s strategic targets its business goals.
• Forecast hiring needs based on business growth and workforce planning to allow for targeted recruitment and development initiatives to address any gaps timely.
• Define recruitment metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) to gain a clear and objective understanding and targets.
• Lead and manage the execution of day-to-day operations, ensuring that projects and tasks are completed on time, within budget, and according to quality standards
• Manage the full recruitment process, from sourcing to onboarding, ensuring positive and efficient experience for candidates and hiring managers.
• Proactively build and maintain robust talent pipelines for critical roles, including passive candidates and collaborate with HR development team on succession planning initiatives.
• Manage talent acquisition budgets and vendor relationships (including contract negotiations) to optimize hiring costs while maintaining quality.
• Strengthen employer branding and market positioning through targeted marketing strategies across various platforms (e.g., social media, job portals, and career fairs) and foster relationships with key talent sources like universities and industry networks.
• Partner with senior leadership and key stakeholders (including HR, Learning & Development, and Compensation teams) to align talent acquisition strategies with business needs and provide strategic advisory support to hiring managers. Communicate effectively and address concerns.
• Implement and optimize talent acquisition technologies, including Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), AI and automation tools, to improve hiring efficiency and leverage data analytics.
• Lead, develop and guide team members and create a positive and productive work environment.
• Encourage continuous upskilling and develop new capabilities to enhance personal growth and strengthen team’s capability to innovate and succeed.
• Work closely with other Heads to ensure effective cross-functional collaboration across HR functions.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• At least 18 years of related working experience, with solid experience in recruitment, employee engagement, culture management, organizational development and/or D&I.
• Experienced in leading and implementing employee engagement initiatives such as employee surveys, recognition programs and communication strategies.
• Experienced in developing and executing D&I strategies and initiatives, fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace.
• Bachelor’s degree in human resource, social science or equivalent.