Senior Executive, Talent Acquisition

Zurich Insurance; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 133,920 - 256,680; Full time

Job summary

Zurich Insurance in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist to drive talent strategy, optimize recruitment processes, and deliver an exceptional candidate experience. You will lead end-to-end recruitment for diverse roles and collaborate with business leaders to forecast demand.

The role requires 6+ years in talent acquisition, strong data literacy, and a proven ability to improve processes in a fast-paced, matrix environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in HR, psychology, or related field.
• 6+ years of talent acquisition experience with at least 1 year in a senior or lead role.
• Strong knowledge of recruitment processes, metrics, and reporting.
• Proficient in sourcing platforms such as LinkedIn Recruiter.
• Ability to use data to inform decisions and improve outcomes.
• Experience with process improvement methodologies is a plus.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end recruitment for junior to senior roles across technical and non‑technical functions.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand workforce needs and develop sourcing strategies.
• Identify top talent proactively and ensure a smooth recruitment process in a matrix organization.
• Support recruitment process simplification through automation and workflow optimization.
• Collaborate with HRBPs to design hiring strategies and forecast demand.
• Champion recruitment technologies to enhance efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and internal policies.
• Conduct market research and talent mapping to support workforce planning.
• Utilize data analytics to track recruitment metrics and provide actionable insights.
• Maintain attention to detail in recruitment processes and administrative tasks.

Skills

Talent acquisition

Stakeholder management

Data analytics

Process optimization

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a strategic and driven Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our dynamic HR team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced environment, brings deep expertise in recruitment, and leverages process improvement and data literacy to drive hiring excellence. You will play a key role in shaping our talent strategy, optimizing recruitment processes, and delivering a best‑in‑class candidate experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a portfolio and manage end‑to‑end recruitment for junior‑to‑senior level roles across technical and non‑technical functions.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand workforce needs and develop effective sourcing and hiring strategies.
• Proactively identify top talent, ensuring a seamless recruitment process while navigating challenges in a matrix organization with resilience and adaptability.
• Represent the team in Group/Country simplification and streamlining projects (e.g., automation, workflow optimization) to improve recruitment processes and drive excellence efficiency.
• Collaborate with HR Business Partners to design and implement hiring strategies and forecast for future demand.
• Champion the use of recruitment technologies and tools to enhance efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and internal policies throughout the hiring process.
• Conduct market research and talent mapping to support strategic workforce planning.
• Utilize data analytics to track recruitment metrics (e.g., quality of hire, source effectiveness) and provide actionable insights.
• Good attention to detail while handling recruitment processes, administrative tasks, aligning to compliance requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Psychology, or related field.
• 6+ years of experience in talent acquisition, with at least 1 year in a senior or lead role.
• Strong understanding of recruitment processes, metrics, and reporting tools.
• Proficiency in sourcing platforms (e.g., LinkedIn Recruiter).
• Proven ability to use data to inform decisions and improve recruitment outcomes.
• Experience with process improvement methodologies is a plus.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, critical thinking and negotiation skills.

Preferred Attributes

• Analytical mindset with a passion for talent acquisition & continuous improvement projects.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing business needs in a matrix organization with varied stakeholders.
• Strong business acumen in managing internal stakeholders and great relationship building skills with external candidates.
• Collaborative team player who thrives in a cross‑functional environment.
• Familiarity with diversity hiring strategies and inclusive recruitment practices.

We accept applications from everyone regardless of your background, beliefs, or culture.

Location(s): MY - Kuala Lumpur

Schedule: Full Time