SEA Senior Executive - Talent Acquisition

Danone; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global food company is seeking a Senior Executive for Talent Acquisition based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This role involves managing full-cycle recruitment, acting as an advisory partner to HR Business Partners, and enhancing the employer branding and candidate experience. The candidate should have at least 4-6 years of experience in talent acquisition, strong knowledge of recruitment tools, and a passion for employer branding. A hybrid work model is offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4–6 years of experience in talent acquisition, preferably in a regional or multi-country scope.
• Strong knowledge of recruitment tools and platforms.
• Proficiency in recruitment analytics and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Act as an advisory partner to HR Business Partners and hiring managers.
• Manage full-cycle recruitment for roles across multiple functions.
• Ensure transparent communication with candidates throughout the process.

Skills

Talent acquisition

Stakeholder management

Data-driven recruitment

Employee branding

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field

Tools

iCIMS

SuccessFactors

Job description

SEA Senior Executive - Talent Acquisition

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field.
• Minimum 4–6 years of experience in talent acquisition, preferably in a regional or multi-country scope.
• Strong knowledge of recruitment and sourcing tools, platforms, and ATS systems (experience with iCIMS & Success Factors preferred).
• Proven ability to manage multiple requisitions and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Data‑driven mindset with proficiency in recruitment analytics and reporting.
• Passion for employer branding and candidate experience.

Strategic Talent Partnership

• Act as an advisory partner to HR Business Partners (HRBPs) and hiring managers, providing expert guidance on talent strategies and recruitment best practices.
• Drive workforce planning initiatives and deliver market intelligence to support better hiring.
• Conduct structured behavioral assessments (SHL) to ensure robust evaluation of candidates (if applicable).
• Build and maintain external talent pipelines for critical and hard-to-fill roles.

End-to‑End Recruitment Excellence

• Manage full‑cycle recruitment for roles (junior, less complex roles) across multiple functions, particularly in TH & MYSG.
• Facilitate job briefings and develop success profiles to align expectations and competencies.
• Execute multi‑channel sourcing strategies to attract diverse and high‑caliber talent.
• Lead candidate assessments, interviews, and provide hiring recommendations to stakeholders.
• Oversee offer management in collaboration with HRBPs to ensure competitive and compliant packages.
• Maintain accurate and compliant data governance within iCIMS and related recruitment systems.

Employer Branding & Candidate Experience

• Ensure transparent and consistent communication with candidates throughout the recruitment process.
• Represent the organization’s Employee Value Proposition (EVP) and core values in all talent interactions.
• Support employer branding initiatives across SEA, including campus engagement and recruitment marketing activities.

Data, Insights & Process Improvement

• Track and report recruitment KPIs such as Time‑to‑Fill (TTF), funnel metrics, etc.
• Partner SEA Talent Acquisition Manager to drive digitalization and process simplification initiatives to enhance efficiency and candidate experience in line with the new HR People strategies.

Work from home: Hybrid

Pimparin Limpachote (Pim)
SEA Talent Acquisition Manager, DANONE SEA - HR Central Pool
Email: [e-mail]

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