HR Manager / Assistant HR Manager - Recruitment/Talent Acquisition

Eco Interiors International Sdn Bhd; Subang Jaya; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Eco Interiors International Sdn Bhd in Malaysia is seeking an experienced HR Manager / Assistant HR Manager specializing in recruitment and talent acquisition. You will lead manpower planning, partner with HODs, and define job descriptions to attract top talent.

You will drive campus recruitment, build a strong candidate pipeline, and coach the recruitment team to improve quality and speed. The role demands hands‑on sourcing across portals, LinkedIn, networks, and universities, with a strategic

Qualifications

• Degree/Diploma in Human Resources, Business Administration or related discipline.
• Minimum 5–8 years of relevant recruitment experience, with strong hands‑on exposure in end‑to‑end recruitment.
• Proven experience in manpower planning and recruitment planning.
• Strong knowledge and practical experience using multiple recruitment platforms, sourcing channels and talent acquisition methods.
• Proven ability to build talent pipelines and external talent networks.
• Experience engaging with universities, colleges, professional institutions and other talent sources will be an advantage.
• Strong interviewing and candidate assessment skills, with the ability to identify the right person for the right role.
• Good stakeholder management skills and confidence in working with HODs and senior management.
• Strong communication, negotiation, analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Able to manage multiple vacancies and priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Proactive, resourceful and commercially minded, with strong judgement in recruitment decisions.
• Experience in leading or supervising a recruitment team will be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead recruitment planning and manpower planning based on the Group's business and operational requirements.
• Work closely with HODs to understand current and future manpower needs and translate them into clear recruitment requirements.
• Review and ensure Job Descriptions, job requirements and competency expectations are clearly defined before recruitment begins.
• Develop and execute effective recruitment strategies for executive, professional, managerial and volume hiring.
• Strong hands‑on experience in sourcing candidates through multiple recruitment platforms and channels, including job portals, LinkedIn, recruitment networks, social media and other relevant channels.
• Build and maintain a strong and active talent pipeline for current and future hiring needs.
• Establish and maintain relationships with universities, colleges, polytechnics, professional institutions and other talent sources to strengthen the Company's talent pool.
• Lead campus recruitment, career fairs, internship recruitment and other talent attraction initiatives where appropriate.
• Conduct structured interviews and assess candidates based on experience, technical competency, behavioural competency, attitude and suitability for the role.
• Work closely with hiring managers to ensure recruitment decisions are based on objective assessment rather than recruitment urgency alone.
• Monitor recruitment progress, manpower requirements, time‑to‑fill and recruitment effectiveness.
• Analyse recruitment trends and hiring challenges and recommend appropriate sourcing or recruitment strategies.
• Strengthen the Company's employer branding and talent attraction initiatives.
• Ensure proper recruitment documentation, approval processes and pre‑employment checks are completed.
• Lead, coach and develop the recruitment team to improve recruitment effectiveness and hiring quality.

Skills

End-to-end recruitment

Manpower planning

Sourcing platforms

Talent pipelines

University engagement

Interviewing skills

Stakeholder management

Communication & negotiation

Multitasking

Commercial mindset

Team leadership

Education

Degree or Diploma in HR/Business Admin

Job description

HR Manager / Assistant HR Manager - Recruitment/Talent Acquisition

We are looking for an experienced and hands‑on Recruitment Manager / Assistant Manager to lead and strengthen our recruitment function.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead recruitment planning and manpower planning based on the Group's business and operational requirements.
• Work closely with HODs to understand current and future manpower needs and translate them into clear recruitment requirements.
• Review and ensure Job Descriptions, job requirements and competency expectations are clearly defined before recruitment begins.
• Develop and execute effective recruitment strategies for executive, professional, managerial and volume hiring.
• Strong hands‑on experience in sourcing candidates through multiple recruitment platforms and channels, including job portals, LinkedIn, recruitment networks, social media and other relevant channels.
• Build and maintain a strong and active talent pipeline for current and future hiring needs.
• Establish and maintain relationships with universities, colleges, polytechnics, professional institutions and other talent sources to strengthen the Company's talent pool.
• Lead campus recruitment, career fairs, internship recruitment and other talent attraction initiatives where appropriate.
• Conduct structured interviews and assess candidates based on experience, technical competency, behavioural competency, attitude and suitability for the role.
• Work closely with hiring managers to ensure recruitment decisions are based on objective assessment rather than recruitment urgency alone.
• Monitor recruitment progress, manpower requirements, time‑to‑fill and recruitment effectiveness.
• Analyse recruitment trends and hiring challenges and recommend appropriate sourcing or recruitment strategies.
• Strengthen the Company's employer branding and talent attraction initiatives.
• Ensure proper recruitment documentation, approval processes and pre‑employment checks are completed.
• Lead, coach and develop the recruitment team to improve recruitment effectiveness and hiring quality.

What We Are Looking For

• Degree/Diploma in Human Resources, Business Administration or related discipline.
• Minimum 5–8 years of relevant recruitment experience, with strong hands‑on exposure in end‑to‑end recruitment.
• Proven experience in manpower planning and recruitment planning.
• Strong knowledge and practical experience using multiple recruitment platforms, sourcing channels and talent acquisition methods.
• Proven ability to build talent pipelines and external talent networks.
• Experience engaging with universities, colleges, professional institutions and other talent sources will be an advantage.
• Strong interviewing and candidate assessment skills, with the ability to identify the right person for the right role.
• Good stakeholder management skills and confidence in working with HODs and senior management.
• Strong communication, negotiation, analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Able to manage multiple vacancies and priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Proactive, resourceful and commercially minded, with strong judgement in recruitment decisions.
• Experience in leading or supervising a recruitment team will be an advantage.

ECO Group's advanced Malaysia factory handles a diverse range of production, including interior fit‑outs, custom cabinetry, joinery, and bespoke fittings. We have a network of over 100+ manufacturers in Malaysia and overseas specializing in interior fit‑out components, furniture, lighting, and fixtures. With RM36 million in paid‑up capital and a track record of over RM200 million in annual completed projects, ECO Group possesses the financial strength, operational capacity, and project management expertise to execute high‑value, large‑scale developments across Asia successfully.