Senior HR Executive ( Talent Acquisition )

LONGMOTIVE (M) SDN.BHD.; Johor; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

LONGMOTIVE (M) SDN BHD. is seeking a Senior HR Executive (Talent Acquisition) in Malaysia to manage end-to-end recruitment across the organization, with a focus on project, engineering, and construction roles.

The role supports hiring across levels and drives initiatives to enhance employee experience and retention. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of recruitment or talent acquisition experience, strong sourcing and interview skills, and the ability to build pipelines for hard-to-fill

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in HR, business administration, psychology, communications or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in recruitment, talent acquisition, employee engagement, employee relations or similar HR role.
• Experience in construction, engineering, MEP, data centre, project-based or large-workforce environments is highly preferred.
• Experience recruiting technical, engineering, project and managerial positions is an advantage.
• Strong sourcing, interviewing and assessment skills.
• Good negotiation, stakeholder management and employee relations skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment to attract, hire, develop and retain talent across the organization.
• Support hiring across levels and functions, focusing on project, engineering, technical and construction roles.
• Drive employer branding and recruitment marketing initiatives.
• Coordinate interviews, salary negotiations and onboarding.
• Build and maintain talent pipelines for critical positions.
• Maintain recruitment records and regular recruitment reports.

Skills

Sourcing

Interviewing

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Diploma or Degree in HR, Business Admin, Psychology, Communications or related

Job description

Senior HR Executive ( Talent Acquisition )

Responsible for managing end-to-end recruitment to attract, hire, develop and retain talent across the organization. The role will support hiring across different levels and functions, with a particular focus on project, engineering, technical and construction-related positions, while also driving initiatives that enhance employee experience, morale, communication, recognition and retention.

Key Responsibilities

Recruitment and Talent Acquisition

Manage the full recruitment cycle from manpower requisition and job specification through to offer negotiation, candidate closing and onboarding.

Work closely with hiring managers and department heads to understand manpower requirements, hiring priorities and role expectations.

Source and attract candidates through job portals, recruitment agencies, social media, employee referrals, industry networks and other appropriate channels.

Conduct candidate screening, initial interviews and suitability assessments.

Coordinate interviews with hiring managers and management, and ensure timely follow-up throughout the selection process.

Manage offer discussions, salary negotiations and candidate closing to support successful hiring outcomes.

Build and maintain talent pipelines for critical, technical and hard-to-fill positions.

Develop and maintain effective relationships with recruitment agencies and external talent partners.

Monitor recruitment progress, time-to-hire, recruitment costs and overall hiring effectiveness.

Maintain accurate recruitment records and prepare regular recruitment reports for management.

Support employer branding and recruitment marketing initiatives.

General HR Support

Manage multiple recruitment assignments and HR initiatives simultaneously, ensuring priorities and deadlines are met.

Maintain proper documentation and confidentiality of employee and recruitment records.

Support other HR projects and initiatives as assigned by management.

Job Requirements

Diploma or Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, Communications or a related discipline.

3–5 years of experience in recruitment, talent acquisition, employee engagement, employee relations or a comparable HR role.

Experience in construction, engineering, MEP, data centre, project-based or large-workforce environments is highly preferred.

Experience recruiting technical, engineering, project and managerial positions is an advantage.

Strong candidate sourcing, interviewing and assessment skills.

Good negotiation, stakeholder management and employee relations skills.

Strong interpersonal, communication and problem-solving abilities.

Good event planning, coordination and organizational skills.

Creative, energetic, proactive and resourceful in developing employee engagement initiatives.

Able to communicate and interact effectively with employees and stakeholders at different levels.

Able to work independently, manage multiple vacancies and handle competing HR priorities.

Target-oriented, detail-conscious and committed to delivering timely and effective HR support.

Good command of English; proficiency in Mandarin is an advantage.

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Your application will include the following questions:

• What's your expected monthly basic salary?
• How many years' experience do you have as a Talent Acquisition Executive?
• How many years' experience do you have in employee relations?
• Do you have HR experience in the construction industry?
• Which of the following languages are you fluent in?
• How much notice are you required to give your current employer?
• How many years of experience do you have as a HR consultant?
• How many years' experience do you have in Human Resources (HR)?

LONGMOTIVE (M) SDN BHD is a premier, full-service construction partner specializing in the end-to-end delivery of mission-critical data center facilities.

We provide comprehensive Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) solutions for the hyperscale, colocation, and enterprise sectors. Our core competency lies in managing the complexity of large-scale technical builds, from groundbreaking to final commissioning. We are the architects of the digital infrastructure, delivering facilities defined by resilience, scalability, and operational excellence.

LONGMOTIVE (M) SDN BHD is a premier, full-service construction partner specializing in the end-to-end delivery of mission-critical data center facilities.

We provide comprehensive Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) solutions for the hyperscale, colocation, and enterprise sectors. Our core competency lies in managing the complexity of large-scale technical builds, from groundbreaking to final commissioning. We are the architects of the digital infrastructure, delivering facilities defined by resilience, scalability, and operational excellence.

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