Lead, Talent Acquisition (12 months contract)

4050 Entegris Malaysia SDN Bhd; Kulim; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

17 days paid holidays

Generous PTO

Internal career growth opportunities

Job summary

4050 Entegris Malaysia SDN Bhd is seeking a Lead, Talent Acquisition for a 12-month contract in Kulim, Malaysia. You will drive end-to-end recruitment, partner with hiring managers, and ensure a positive candidate experience while aligning with regulatory requirements.

You will oversee onboarding, expatriate employment pass matters, and TA administrative functions to support operational excellence and workforce continuity, with a focus on high-volume hiring and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Experience in end-to-end recruitment across multiple levels, including technical and management roles.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Familiarity with expatriate employment pass processes and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Partner with hiring managers to understand workforce plans and recruitment priorities.
• Manage sourcing, screening, interviewing, offers, and onboarding for technician to management roles.
• Coordinate expatriate pass applications and ensure compliance with government regulations.

Skills

Talent acquisition

Stakeholder management

End-to-end recruitment

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in HR / Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Lead, Talent Acquisition (12 months contract)

Job Description: The Role: Lead, Talent Acquisition Responsible for managing and driving end-to-end talent acquisition activities across the organization, partnering closely with hiring managers and HR stakeholders to attract and hire top talent. This role will support recruitment needs across all levels, from technician and professional positions to management-level roles, while ensuring a positive candidate experience and compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements. The incumbent will also oversee new hire onboarding, expatriate employment pass matters, and various Talent Acquisition administrative functions to support operational excellence and business continuity.

What You'll Do:

• Partner with hiring managers to understand workforce plans, hiring requirements, and recruitment priorities.
• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, offer management, and onboarding activities for technician, professional, and management-level positions.
• Develop and execute effective sourcing strategies to build strong talent pipelines across multiple functions.
• Establish and maintain relationships with external recruitment agencies, universities, job portals, and other talent sources.
• Coordinate interview scheduling and facilitate the selection process with hiring managers.
• Ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the hiring journey.
• Manage onboarding activities to ensure smooth and timely integration of new hires.
• Prepare and submit expatriate employment pass applications, renewals, and related immigration documentation while ensuring compliance with government regulations.
• Maintain recruitment records, candidate files, and personnel documentation in accordance with company policies and legal requirements.
• Coordinate offer letter administration, including IRB (LHDN) stamp duty submission and tracking.
• Generate recruitment metrics, hiring reports, and other Talent Acquisition reports as required.
• Support recruitment audits, compliance activities, and process improvement initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What We Seek:

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 7-8 years of experience in Talent Acquisition or Recruitment.
• Proven experience managing end-to-end recruitment across a broad range of roles, including technical, engineering, operations, and management positions.
• Familiarity with expatriate employment pass applications, renewals, and immigration processes.
• Good understanding of labor regulations and employment-related compliance requirements.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Outstanding Candidates Will Have:

• Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment and high-volume recruitment.
• Knowledge of onboarding processes, immigration requirements, and recruitment compliance.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to recruitment challenges.
• A collaborative mindset and ability to work effectively with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

What We Offer:

• At Entegris, we invest in providing opportunity to our employees and promote from within.
• The new hire in this role will have the potential to grow and create relationships across the organization and be recognized for demonstrated success and adherence to company PACE values.
• Our total rewards package goes above and beyond just a paycheck.
• Whether you're looking to build your career, improve your health, or protect your wealth, we offer generous benefits to help you achieve your goals.
• Comprehensive Health Insurance: Tailored packages to meet your individual needs.
• Generous Paid Public Holidays: Enjoy 17 days off to celebrate and relax.
• Empowering PTO Policy: Take the time you need to recharge and come back refreshed.
• Values-Driven Culture: Work with colleagues who embody People, Accountability, Creativity, and Excellence.
• At Entegris, we want you to be part of our culture, which values your unique talents, skills, and experiences.
• We believe what we do is as important as how we do it.
• People at our company bring their true selves to work, and are appreciated not only for what they do, but for who they are.
• This plus the technical complexity of our products and solutions means you can be sure your work is both challenging and changing the world for the better.
• Learn more about why people enjoy working at Entegris.