Manager, Talent Acquisition (Contract)

Singapore Telecommunications Limited; Kuala Lumpur; Sur place; MYR 180 000 - 250 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Singtel Kuala Lumpur is launching a Shared Services Centre and seeking a Talent Acquisition Manager to own end-to-end recruitment across IT, Tech, Finance and Corporate roles. You will partner with senior stakeholders to translate workforce plans into effective hiring solutions, while building pipelines and governing delivery.

The role emphasizes data-driven recommendations, candidate experience, and compliant recruitment practices within Singtel policies and local regulations, without direct

Qualifications

• 8–10 years recruitment experience in large or complex organisations.
• Experience hiring across IT, Technology, Finance, and Corporate roles.
• Strong stakeholder management and advisory capabilities.

Responsabilités

• Execute recruitment strategies to fulfil business hiring needs, focusing on quality and speed.
• Provide advisory support to hiring managers for junior, mid and senior level roles, including IT & Tech.
• Collaborate with business leaders to understand talent requirements and address hiring challenges.
• Regularly engage with business units and stakeholders, providing updates and innovative solutions for recruitment gaps.
• Build talent pipelines through digital platforms, talent communities, and recruitment campaigns.
• Strengthen partnerships with recruitment vendors and academic institutions.
• Represent Singtel at career fairs, campus hiring events, and external outreach.
• Collaborate with the Talent Attraction team to elevate employer branding.

Connaissances

End-to-end recruitment

Stakeholder management

Data-driven insights

IT & Tech hiring

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Outils

ATS systems

MS Office

Description du poste

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!

We are 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.

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Telecommunications & Internet Service Providers 1,001-5,000 employees

Singtel is Asia’s leading communications technology group, operating in one of the world’s fastest growing and most dynamic regions.

Together with Optus, our wholly-owned subsidiary, and our regional associates Airtel, AIS, Globe and Telkomsel, we serve a mobile customer base of more than 780 million across 20 countries.

We harness the power of new technologies including 5G to bring an unparalleled network and innovative digital products and services that enrich the experiences of consumers as they lead more digital and connected lifestyles.

Singtel is Asia’s leading communications technology group, operating in one of the world’s fastest growing and most dynamic regions.

Together with Optus, our wholly-owned subsidiary, and our regional associates Airtel, AIS, Globe and Telkomsel, we serve a mobile customer base of more than 780 million across 20 countries.

We harness the power of new technologies including 5G to bring an unparalleled network and innovative digital products and services that enrich the experiences of consumers as they lead more digital and connected lifestyles.

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