Recruitment Executive (Junior Level)

PERSOL; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 39,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

PERSOL is seeking a Talent Acquisition Associate in Kuala Lumpur to support Singapore-based consultants in finding the right talent for clients. You will source, engage and interview candidates, coordinate hiring steps, and manage relationships with clients and candidates alike.

Fresh graduates are welcome to apply and will gain hands-on recruitment exposure. You will collaborate with Singapore-based teams, maintain ATS records, and develop strong communication and stakeholder-management skills

Qualifications

• General degree in any field required.
• HR internship experience is a plus.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Source and connect with candidates via portals, social media and platforms.
• Build and manage a candidate pipeline to meet current and future hiring needs.
• Coordinate interviews between candidates, consultants, and clients.
• Maintain accurate candidate records in the ATS and follow up with stakeholders.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ATS

Job description

Ready to build a career in recruitment? Join us as a Talent Acquisition Associate and gain practical experience while working alongside our Singapore-based consultants to help clients find the right talent.

You'll be involved in various stages of the recruitment process, from candidate sourcing and engagement to interview coordination and relationship management. This is a great opportunity to develop your communication and stakeholder management skills while gaining hands-on exposure to the Singapore job market. Fresh graduates who are eager to learn and explore a career in recruitment are welcome to apply!

Location: Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur

What You'll Do:

• Source and connect with potential candidates through job portals, social media, recruitment platforms, and other channels.
• Build and manage a strong candidate pipeline to support clients' current and future hiring needs.
• Work closely with Singapore-based consultants to understand job requirements, ideal candidate profiles, and client expectations.
• Screen CVs and conduct initial phone interviews to assess candidates' qualifications, experience, and suitability for available positions.
• Arrange interviews and coordinate communication between candidates, consultants, and clients throughout the hiring process.
• Keep candidates informed of their application progress and provide timely assistance to ensure a positive candidate experience.
• Update and maintain accurate candidate records and recruitment activities in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
• Build and maintain strong relationships with candidates to support ongoing recruitment needs.
• Gain exposure to the full recruitment lifecycle while developing your communication, coordination, stakeholder management, and talent acquisition skills.

What We're Looking For:

• Any Bachelor's degree
• Candidates with prior HR and/or HR internship experience will be an added bonus
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Sales-driven mindset (includes KPI-driven and performance-based rewards)