Senior HR Executive Recruiter

NEXUSTEST TECHNOLOGY SDN. BHD.; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 67,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

NEXUSTEST TECHNOLOGY SDN. BHD. in Penang is seeking a Senior/Technical Recruiter to lead end-to-end recruitment from sourcing to onboarding and to collaborate with hiring managers on manpower and candidate requirements.

The role emphasizes sourcing for professional, technical, engineering, R&D, and management positions, with proactive headhunting and a focus on building a robust talent pipeline across overseas locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Diploma in HR, Business Admin, or related field.
• 2–5 years of HR experience, with focus on recruitment.
• Exposure to manufacturing, semiconductor, or engineering sectors is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end recruitment from sourcing to onboarding.
• Work with hiring managers on manpower and candidate requirements.
• Source candidates through portals, agencies, headhunters and referrals.
• Screen and interview candidates.
• Maintain candidate database and talent pipeline.
• Monitor vacancies, recruitment KPIs and time-to-fill.
• Prepare recruitment reports and manpower updates.

Skills

Sourcing strategy

Interviewing

Stakeholder management

Candidate screening

ATS/CRM

Education

Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in HR/Business Administration

Tools

HRIS/ATS

Job description

• Lead end-to-end recruitment from sourcing to onboarding.
• Work with hiring managers on manpower and candidate requirements.
• Source candidates through job portals, agencies, headhunters and referrals.
• Screen and interview candidates.
• Maintain candidate database and talent pipeline.
• Monitor vacancies, recruitment KPIs and time-to-fill.
• Prepare recruitment reports and manpower updates.

2. Senior / Technical Recruitment

• Handle recruitment for professional, technical, engineering, R&D (Research & Development), management and other key positions.
• Understand job requirements and assess candidates based on experience, technical background, skills and suitability.
• Support difficult-to-fill and urgent positions through proactive sourcing and headhunting within the R&D and technology sectors.
• Provide recommendations to hiring managers on candidate suitability and market availability.

3. Recruitment Planning & Process Improvement

• Support recruitment activities for Thailand, Singapore, Taiwan, Philippines, Vietnam, USA and other overseas locations as required.
• Support overseas sourcing, candidate screening, interview coordination, offer and joining arrangements.
• Follow up closely on overseas recruitment cases and ensure timely completion of recruitment activities.
• Maintain proper recruitment records and status for overseas positions.

4. Recruitment Planning & Process Improvement

• Develop recruitment strategies based on manpower needs.
• Monitor recruitment channels, costs and effectiveness.
• Support recruitment campaigns, career fairs and employer branding.
• Improve recruitment process and turnaround time.

5. HR Administration & Employee Support

• Ensure recruitment activities comply with company policies and applicable requirements.
• Support onboarding, employee engagement and other HR projects when required.
• Perform other HR duties and projects assigned by management.
• Employees are responsible for performing their duties in accordance with applicable Company and IMS requirements, including responsibilities related to quality, EHS with compliance and continual improvement, where applicable.
• Maintain recruitment records and processes in accordance with applicable HR procedures, Integrated Management System and requirements, and support continual improvement where applicable.

Requirements

• At least a Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 2–5 years of HR experience, with strong exposure in Training & Development
• Familiarity with technical workforce training, production environment, or engineering roles
• Exposure to structured environments with SOPs, compliance, and operational processes
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Independent, structured, and able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Familiarity with HRDF is an added advantage.
• Prior experience in manufacturing, semiconductor, or equipment-related industries.