Human Resource Executive (Talent Acquisition)

Hovid Bhd; Chemor; On-site; MYR 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Hovid Bhd is seeking a proactive Human Resource Executive focused on Talent Acquisition to drive end-to-end recruitment and support HR operations in Malaysia. You will manage the full lifecycle from sourcing to onboarding, screen candidates, conduct interviews, and build pipelines for current and future needs.

The role requires 2–4 years in HR, strong knowledge of recruitment processes, and excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HRM, Business Administration or related field is required.
• 2–4 years of HR experience with exposure to Talent Acquisition is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of recruitment processes, interviewing techniques, and candidate assessment.
• Familiarity with employment laws and HR best practices is an advantage.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle from sourcing to onboarding.
• Screen candidates, conduct interviews, and assess competencies and cultural fit.
• Develop sourcing strategies via job portals, social media, referrals and talent databases.
• Build and maintain a strong talent pipeline and candidate database.
• Collaborate with Hiring Managers to understand manpower requirements and coordinate recruitment activities.
• Maintain recruitment data, reports and dashboards to support decision-making.
• Participate in career fairs, campus recruitment and employer branding initiatives.
• Support onboarding and induction for new hires.

Skills

Recruitment processes

Interviewing techniques

Candidate assessment

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Networking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in HRM/BA

Tools

ATS/HRIS

LinkedIn / social platforms

Job description

Human Resource Executive (Talent Acquisition)

We are seeking a proactive and motivated Human Resource Executive to support the full spectrum of HR functions, with a strong focus on Talent Acquisition. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving recruitment activities, supporting HR operations, and ensuring the organization attracts and retains quality talent to meet business needs.

Key Responsibilities

Talent Acquisition & Recruitment

Manage the full recruitment lifecycle from sourcing to onboarding, ensuring timely and quality hiring.

Conduct screening and interviews to assess candidates’ competencies, cultural fit, and potential.

Develop and execute sourcing strategies via job portals, social media, referrals, talent databases, and networking channels.

Build and maintain a strong talent pipeline and candidate database for current and future hiring needs.

Collaborate with Hiring Managers to understand manpower requirements and coordinate recruitment activities.

Maintain recruitment data, reports, and dashboards to support decision-making.

Participate in career fairs, campus recruitment, and employer branding initiatives.

General Human Resources

Support onboarding and induction for new hires.

Maintain accurate employee records and HR documentation in compliance with company policies and statutory requirements.

Assist in employee engagement activities, HR programs, and assigned HR projects.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, or related field.

2–4 years of HR experience, preferably with exposure to Talent Acquisition.

Strong knowledge of recruitment processes, interviewing techniques, and candidate assessment.

Familiarity with employment laws and HR best practices is an advantage.

Strong communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills.

Able to work independently, manage multiple vacancies, and meet deadlines.

Preferred Attributes

Experience in employer branding, career fairs, or campus recruitment.

Strong sourcing and networking skills via social and professional platforms.

Resourceful, detail-oriented, and passionate about talent acquisition and people development.

Able to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.