Manager, Talent Acquisition ( Contract)

Sudong Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Sudong Sdn Bhd, a Singtel subsidiary in Kuala Lumpur, seeks a Talent Acquisition Manager to own end-to-end recruitment and TA strategy across IT, Finance, and Corporate roles. You will collaborate with senior leaders to translate workforce plans into hiring solutions, build pipelines, and ensure compliant, data-driven recruitment delivery.

The role drives sourcing excellence, partnerships with vendors and universities, and supports employer branding initiatives while operating without direct

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or related discipline.
• 8–10 years’ recruitment experience in large or complex organisations.
• Experience in hiring across IT, Technology, Finance, and Corporate roles.
• Strong stakeholder management and advisory capabilities.
• Experience in technology recruitment (software, infrastructure, networks, cybersecurity, data, digital).
• Exposure to project-based or large-scale hiring in Finance, IT, Tech, or Telco industries.

Responsibilities

• Execute recruitment strategies to fulfil business hiring needs, with a focus on quality and speed.
• Provide advisory support to hiring managers for junior, mid and senior level roles, including IT & Tech roles
• Collaborate with business leaders to understand talent requirements and address hiring challenges.
• Build talent pipelines through engagement across digital platforms and recruitment campaigns.
• Represent Singtel at career fairs, campus hiring events, and external outreach activities.

Skills

Talent acquisition

Stakeholder management

Tech recruitment

High-volume hiring

ATS proficiency

Data-driven insights

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Tools

ATS

MS Office

Job description

SayHELLO to BIG Possibilities with Singtel KL(Sudong MY Sdn Bhd)!

Singtel is Asia's leading communications technology group, our presence spans across 21 countries in Asia, Australia, and Africa. We thrive on innovation, digital transformation, and harnessing next-generation technology to create a more sustainable and digital future. Now, we are bringing this energy to Kuala Lumpur with the launch of our brand-new Shared Services Centre!

Singtel is seeking aTalent Acquisition Managerwho will be responsible for owning end-to-end recruitment delivery and talent acquisition strategies across defined business domains within Singtel. The role partners closely with senior stakeholders and hiring leaders to translate workforce plans and business priorities into effective hiring solutions, providing market intelligence, strategic advisory, and data-driven recommendations.

This position manages complex, high-impact and project-based hiring, including IT, Technology, Finance, and Corporate roles, while building sustainable talent pipelines and governing recruitment delivery through internal processes and external vendors. The role also drives operational excellence by establishing recruitment standards, optimising sourcing and hiring practices, analysing recruitment metrics for continuous improvement, and ensuring compliance with Singtel policies and local employment regulations, contributing to scalable and future-ready talent acquisition capabilities without direct people management responsibilities.

Make an Impact by:

Talent Acquisition:

• Execute recruitment strategies to fulfil business hiring needs, with a focus on quality and speed.
• Provide strong advisory support to hiring managers for junior, mid and senior level roles, including IT & Tech roles
• Collaborate with business leaders to deeply understand talent requirements and proactively address hiring challenges.
• Regularly engage with business units and stakeholders, providing timely updates and innovative solutions for recruitment gaps.
• Stay abreast of market intelligence and integrate best practices and innovative recruitment methods into hiring strategies.
• Use multiple sourcing channels to attract diverse and high-calibre talent.
• Build talent pipelines through deep engagement across digital platforms, talent communities, and recruitment campaigns.
• Strengthen partnerships with recruitment vendors and academic institutions to broaden reach.
• Support sourcing initiatives like internships, referral programs, and Singtel’s BIG Talent Marketplace.
• Representing Singtel at career fairs, campus hiring events, and external outreach activities to strengthen talent attraction and brand visibility.
• Collaborate with the Talent Attraction team to elevate employer branding, including employee stories, campus outreach, and recruitment marketing initiatives.

Operational Excellence:

• Manage the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle, ensuring a seamless candidate journey from sourcing to onboarding.
• Support the Talent Acquisition Lead in optimizing processes to improve efficiency, quality of hire, and time-to-fill.
• Analyse recruitment metrics and generate data-driven insights for continuous improvement.
• Ensure full compliance with recruitment policies, regulations, and employment law.

Skills for Success:

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or related discipline.
• 8–10 years’ recruitment experience in large or complex organisations.
• Proven experience in hiring across IT, Technology, Finance, andCorporate roles.
• Strong stakeholder management and advisory capabilities.
• Experience in technology recruitment (software, infrastructure, networks, cybersecurity, data, digital).
• Exposure project-based or large-scale hiring in Finance, IT, Tech, or Telco industries.
• Solid understanding of the Malaysian talent market and recruitment channels.
• Demonstrated experience with career fairs, campus hiring, and employer branding.
• Ability to manage high-volume or complex hiring independently.
• Strong grasp of recruitment governance and local employment regulations.
• Analytical mindset with experience using recruitment metrics.
• Proficiency in ATS and MS Office tools.
• Professional, resilient, detailed, and solutions‑oriented.
• Flexibility to support ad hoc TA or HR activities as business needs evolve.

Telecommunications & Internet Service Providers 101-1,000 employees

Sudong Sdn Bhd, a fully owned subsidiary company of Singapore Telecommunications Ltd (SingTel) is Asia's leading communications group providing a portfolio of services including voice and data services over fixed, wireless and internet platforms.

Our Vision

To be a leading communications and digital services provider.

Our Mission

We believe that the world is a better place when technology is used to help people and businesses communicate effortlessly. We make communication easier, faster and more reliable for customers, while delivering value to our stakeholders.

Our Values

We seek to cultivate a growth mindset, to stay curious, learn and grow and innovate the next big idea.

Sudong Sdn Bhd, a fully owned subsidiary company of Singapore Telecommunications Ltd (SingTel) is Asia's leading communications group providing a portfolio of services including voice and data services over fixed, wireless and internet platforms.

Our Vision

To be a leading communications and digital services provider.

Our Mission

We believe that the world is a better place when technology is used to help people and businesses communicate effortlessly. We make communication easier, faster and more reliable for customers, while delivering value to our stakeholders.

Our Values

We seek to cultivate a growth mindset, to stay curious, learn and grow and innovate the next big idea.

What can I earn as a Talent Acquisition Manager