Manager, Talent Acquisition

Prudential Group; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance firm in Kuala Lumpur is seeking an experienced talent acquisition professional to manage hiring initiatives, ensure the attraction of top talent, and maintain a strong talent database. The ideal candidate should possess a minimum of 10 years in HR, with at least 5 in a recruiting capacity. Strong communication, analytical skills, and familiarity with recruitment tools like LinkedIn and Jobstreet are essential. This role offers a chance to make a significant impact within a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of relevant HR experience, with 5 years in a Recruiter/HRBP role.
• Experience recruiting for insurance companies is advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and performance management.

Responsibilities

• Manage the recruitment process from job requisition to onboarding new hires.
• Develop hiring strategies and identify headcount gaps.
• Track and monitor vacancy progress and recruitment operations.

Skills

Recruitment process management

Talent strategy

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Education

Degree in Human Resource Management or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

LinkedIn

Jobstreet

Workday

Job description

2mo ago , from Prudential Assurance Company Singapore

Prudential’s purpose is to be partners for every life and protectors for every future. Our purpose encourages everything we do by creating a culture in which diversity is celebrated and inclusion assured, for our people, customers, and partners. We provide a platform for our people to do their best work and make an impact to the business, and we support our people’s career ambitions. We pledge to make Prudential a place where you can Connect, Grow, and Succeed.

Job Summary

The talent acquisition role is responsible for hiring plan and initiatives to ensure the company attracts, hires and retains the best fit candidates, while growing a strong talent database.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

• Responsible for the recruitment process, including headcount management, job requisition, sourcing, screening, interviewing up to on‑boarding of the new hire.
• Develop hiring strategies and plans including identifying and addressing current and future headcounts gaps, optimizing headcount efficiencies, and building talent pipelines for critical roles.
• Track/ monitor vacancy progress/ staff’s movement and ensure the recruitment process is executed according to hiring operating procedures and policy and the vacancies are successfully closed in the stipulated turn‑around time.
• Leverage on various recruitment sources including social media to engage, attract and network with talents, and responsible for contract management of recruitment vendors.
• Partner with HRBPs and other stakeholders in employment branding initiatives including participating in career fairs and campus collaboration activities.
• Support and provide input for prepare periodic and ad‑hoc reports/ analysis on recruitment activities.
• Work closely with the Hiring Managers, HR team and other stakeholders for recruitment /operational excellence.
• Support and assist in other staffing and HR‑related activities/ events/ projects from time to time.

Job Specification

• Minimum 10 years of relevant HR experience in well‑established organizations with 5 years of experience Recruiter/HRBP role. Hands on experience in recruiting for insurance companies will be an added advantage.
• Possess a degree in Human Resource Management/ Business Administration or any related discipline.
• Well‑rounded working knowledge of employment law, talent strategy, performance management, workforce planning, compensation, industrial relations matters, etc.
• Resourceful, energetic, creative and results driven individual with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite and familiar with web‑based technologies and social media to support recruiting activities i.e. LinkedIn, Jobstreet. User experience in Workday is an advantage.
• Able to multi‑task and work proactively in a fast‑paced changing environment, with a good sense of teamwork, strong analytical skills, and high level of attention to detail.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Prudential is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equality of opportunity of benefits for all who apply and who perform work for our organisation irrespective of sex, race, age, ethnic origin, educational, social and cultural background, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief, disability or part‑time / fixed‑term work, or any other status protected by applicable law. We encourage the same standards from our recruitment and third‑party suppliers taking into account the context of grade, job and location. We also allow for reasonable adjustments to support people with individual physical or mental health requirements.