Recruiter

Advanced Energy; George Town; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company in Penang is seeking an experienced recruiter to manage the end-to-end recruitment process, particularly for Direct Labor and non-exempt hires in a manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for sourcing, screening, and onboarding, and must have strong stakeholder management skills. This role offers a competitive benefits package, including medical, generous paid time off, and career growth opportunities.

Benefits

Medical health care plan

Generous paid time off

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of end-to-end recruitment experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience in Direct Labor and non-exempt hiring is required.
• Experience in high-volume recruitment is an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle for DL, non-exempt roles, including sourcing and interviewing.
• Develop sourcing strategies to attract suitable candidates.
• Support high-volume hiring activities and ensure compliance.

Skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving skills

Ability to work independently

Integrity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management or equivalent

Tools

SuccessFactors

SAP

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsible for providing comprehensive support to the HR fuction with a strong focus on end-to-end recruitment, particularly Direct Labor (DL) and non-exempt hiring. The role partners closely with business leaders to understand manpower needs, execute recruitment strategies, support employee lifecucle activities, and ensure adherence to HR policies, compliance, and best practices.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle for DL, non-exempt, and other assigned positions, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, shortlisting, and offer management.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies to attract suitable candidates in a high-demand manufacturing market.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to understand workforce requirements and provide timely, accurate recruitment updates.
• Support high-volume hiring activities and ensure recruitment processes meet quality, compliance, and timeline expectations.
• Provide guidance to managers/supervisors on interviewing techniques, selection criteria, and hiring decisions based on objective standards.
• Act as an HR advisor to business units on employment matters, policies, and procedures.
• Support new employee onboarding, orientation, and ongoing development programs.
• Maintain accurate and confidential HR records, recruitment documentation, compensation details, payroll-related data, and other sensitive information.
• Ensure HR processes comply with local employment law and RBA, internal guidelines, and applicable corporate standards.
• Comply with applicable employment law and recruiting best practices, including sourcing for a diverse range of candidates.
• Participate in HR related projects to improve systems, processes and organizational effectiveness.
• Provide prompt and accurate HR reports.
• Adhere to organizational requirements on quality management, health and safety, code of conduct, legal stipulations, environmental, 5S policies and general duty of care.
• Other duties assigned by superior.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Location: Penang Science Park, Simpang Ampat Penang.
• Mostly office environment.
• Some travel may be necessary domestically.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum 5+ years of end-to-end recruitment experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience in Direct Labor (DL) and non-exempt hiring is required.
• Experience in high-volume recruitment is an added advantage.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.
• High integrity and ability to handle confidential information responsibly.
• Knowledge of SuccessFactors and SAP.

EXPERIENCE:

Essential:

• More than 5 years of hands-on recruitment experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Direct experience in DL and non-exempt hiring (operatores, technicians, line leaders, etc.)

Desirable:

• Exposure to broader HR functions such as onboarding, employee relations support, and HR reporting.
• Experience using SuccessFactors, SAP, or other HRIS/ATS systems.

EDUCATION:

Essential:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, or equivelant work experience in related field.

OTHER:

Candidate must willing to work at Penang Science Park, Simpang Ampat, Penang.

BENEFITS:

As part of our total rewards philosophy, we believe in offering and maintaining competitive compensation and benefits programs for our employees to attract and retain a talented, highly engaged workforce.

Our compensation programs are focused on equitable, fair pay practices including market-based base pay, an annual pay-for-performance incentive plan, and etc.

In addition to our competitive compensation practices, we offer a strong benefits package in each of the countries in which we operate. In Malaysia, we offer a rich benefits package that includes:

• Medical - health care plan, dental, and vision.
• Short and long-term disability and life insurance.
• Executive Employee Health Screening package.
• Generous paid time off starting at 15days and 19 public holidays.
• 98 days of paid maternity leave for Moms and 7working days of paid paternity leave for Dads.
• AE Child-Of-Employee Scholarship Program.
• Employee Referral Program.
• Career Growth and Learning Opportunity.