MY - Specialist, Talent Acquisition (Human Resources)

Deloitte Malaysia PLT; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Deloitte Malaysia PLT invites applications for a Specialist, Talent Acquisition (Human Resources) to drive full‑cycle recruitment for the Audit & Assurance service line. You will partner with HR and business leaders to understand workforce needs and build strong pipelines.

Ideal candidates have 2–3 years in talent acquisition, with a solid grasp of ATS platforms such as Workday or Taleo, and excellent communication and negotiation skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field; MBA/PGDM preferred.
• 2–3 years of talent acquisition experience in professional services or Big 4 environments.
• Understanding of the Audit & Assurance talent landscape is a plus.
• Proficient with applicant tracking systems (e.g., Workday, Taleo) and MS Office.
• Able to manage multiple requisitions and deadlines with strong communication and stakeholder skills.

Responsibilities

• End-to-End Recruitment for roles within the Audit & Assurance service line, including requisition, sourcing, interviewing, and offer management.
• Collaborate with business leaders and HR Partners to translate workforce needs into hiring plans.
• Proactively source candidates via job boards, LinkedIn, referrals, and campus hiring; build talent pipelines.
• Ensure a high-quality candidate experience and promote the firm’s EVP and D&I agenda.
• Maintain ATS data and provide regular hiring metrics; contribute to TA process improvements.
• Ensure recruitment practices comply with policies, laws, and data privacy; participate in audits.
• As a leader, empower teams, act as brand ambassadors, and align work with firm objectives.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Talent sourcing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR / Business

MBA / PGDM preferred

Tools

Workday

Taleo

Job description

MY - Specialist, Talent Acquisition (Human Resources)

Are you ready to unleash your potential?

At Deloitte, our purpose is to make an impact that matters for our clients, our people, and the communities we serve.

We believe we have a responsibility to be a force for good, and WorldImpact is our portfolio of initiatives focused on making a tangible impact on society’s biggest challenges and creating a better future. We strive to advise clients on how to deliver purpose-led growth and embed more equitable, inclusive as well as sustainable business practices.

Hence, we seek talented individuals driven to excel and innovate, working together to achieve our shared goals.

We are committed to creating positive work experiences that foster a culture of respect and inclusion, where diverse perspectives are celebrated, and everyone is recognised for their contributions.

Ready to unleash your potential with us? Join the winning team now!

Work you’ll do:

End-to-End Recruitment:

Manage full-cycle recruitment for roles within the Audit & Assurance service line.

Lead job requisition, sourcing, screening, interviewing, and offer management.

Stakeholder Management:

Collaborate with business leaders and HR Business Partners to understand workforce needs and translate them into effective hiring plans.

Advise hiring managers on market trends, talent availability, and best practices.

Talent Sourcing:

Proactively source candidates via multiple channels, including job boards, LinkedIn, employee referrals, and campus hiring.

Build and maintain talent pipelines for critical roles and future hiring needs.

Candidate Experience:

Ensure a high-quality experience for candidates throughout the recruitment process.

Act as a brand ambassador for the firm, promoting the firm’s EVP and D&I agenda.

Process Excellence & Reporting:

Maintain accurate data in applicant tracking systems (ATS) and provide regular hiring metrics to leadership.

Contribute to process improvements and TA projects to enhance operational efficiency.

Compliance & Governance:

Ensure recruitment practices align with internal policies, employment laws, and data privacy regulations.

Participate in audits and ensure recruitment documentation is complete and compliant.

Your role as a leader

At Deloitte, we believe in the importance of empowering our people to be leaders at all levels. We connect our purpose and shared values to identify issues as well as to make an impact that matters to our clients, people and the communities. Additionally, Specialist across our Firm are expected to:

Actively seek out developmental opportunities for growth, act as strong brand ambassadors for the firm as well as share their knowledge and experience with others.

Respect the needs of their colleagues and build up cooperative relationships.

Understand the goals of our internal and external stakeholder to set personal priorities as well as align their teams’ work to achieve the objectives.

Constantly challenge themselves, collaborate with others to deliver on tasks and take accountability for the results.

Build productive relationships and communicate effectively in order to positively influence teams and other stakeholders.

Offer insights based on a solid understanding of what makes Deloitte successful.

Project integrity and confidence while motivating others through team collaboration as well as recognising individual strengths, differences, and contributions.

Understand disruptive trends and promote potential opportunities for improvement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field. MBA/PGDM preferred.

2–3 years of experience in talent acquisition, preferably in professional services or Big 4 environments.

Strong understanding of the Audit & Assurance talent landscape is a plus.

Proficient in using applicant tracking systems (e.g., Workday, Taleo) and Microsoft Office Suite.

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple requisitions and deadlines.

Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.