Senior HR Executive, Talent Acquisition

Private Advertiser; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Private Advertiser in Malaysia is seeking a Senior HR Executive, Talent Acquisition to lead end-to-end recruitment for Singapore, Malaysia, and China. The role requires proactive sourcing, rigorous screening, and close collaboration with hiring managers across markets to fill multiple vacancies efficiently.

Applicants should have at least 3 years of recruitment experience, strong communication skills in English and Bahasa Malaysia, and Mandarin proficiency is an advantage.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of recruitment experience in-house or agency.
• End-to-end recruitment across multiple markets (Singapore, Malaysia, China).
• Strong sourcing, screening, interviewing and stakeholder management skills.
• Good communication, interpersonal, organisational and time-management skills.
• Proficiency in English and Bahasa Malaysia; Mandarin is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment for Singapore, Malaysia and China, including posting, sourcing, screening, interviewing, offer coordination and onboarding.
• Source qualified candidates via JobStreet, SEEK, LinkedIn, recruitment agencies, referrals and networking.
• Collaborate with hiring managers and department heads across markets to define requirements and candidate profiles.
• Screen and evaluate candidates based on qualifications, experience and fit; coordinate interviews and follow-ups.
• Maintain active pipelines and provide updates on hiring progress and challenges.
• Support employer branding and recruitment initiatives across jurisdictions.
• Ensure adherence to company policies and local employment requirements; assist with other HR duties as needed.

Job description

We are looking for an experienced and proactive Senior HR Executive, Talent Acquisition to manage end-to-end recruitment activities Singapore, Malaysia, and China,supporting the company's talent acquisition needs across multiple business functions and locations.

The ideal candidate should have at least 3 years of recruitment experience, strong candidate sourcing and assessment skills, and the ability to manage multiple vacancies effectively while working closely with hiring managers and stakeholders across different markets.

Key Responsibilities

Manage the end-to-end recruitment process for Singapore, Malaysia, and China, including job posting, candidate sourcing, resume screening, interviews, candidate assessments, offer coordination, and onboarding support.

Source qualified candidates through job portals, LinkedIn, recruitment agencies, employee referrals, networking, and other effective recruitment channels.

Work closely with hiring managers and department heads across Singapore, Malaysia, and China to understand hiring requirements, job specifications, and candidate profiles.

Screen and evaluate candidates based on their qualifications, experience, competencies, and suitability for the roles.

Coordinate and schedule interviews, follow up with candidates and hiring managers, and ensure a smooth recruitment process.

Maintain an active candidate pipeline and talent database to support current and future hiring needs.

Monitor recruitment progress and provide regular updates on hiring status, recruitment performance, and challenges.

Support employer branding and recruitment initiatives to attract qualified talent.

Ensure recruitment activities and documentation comply with company policies and applicable employment requirements in the relevant jurisdictions.

Assist with other HR duties and projects as required.

Job Requirements

Minimum 3 years of relevant recruitment experience in an in-house recruitment or agency recruitment environment.

Proven experience managing end-to-end recruitment and sourcing candidates for multiple positions.

Strong candidate sourcing, screening, interviewing, and stakeholder management skills.

Good communication, interpersonal, organisational, and time-management skills.

Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and meet recruitment timelines.

Proficiency in English and Bahasa Malaysia.

Mandarin proficiency is an added advantage, as the role involves communicating with Mandarin-speaking candidates and stakeholders.

Prior experience in a recruitment agency or executive search firm will be an added advantage.

Familiarity with recruitment platforms such as JobStreet, SEEK, LinkedIn, and other candidate sourcing tools is preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience recruiting for multiple job functions or across different industries.

Experience supporting recruitment across different countries or markets, particularly Singapore, Malaysia, and China.

A strong network of candidates and the ability to build talent pipelines for hard-to-fill positions.

Experience working with hiring managers to understand business needs and deliver suitable candidates within agreed timelines.

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