Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition & Employer Branding (Regional)

Asia Recruit; Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive technology company is seeking a Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition & Employer Branding to oversee regional hiring and develop a strong employer brand. The role involves implementing recruitment strategies across Southeast Asia, enhancing candidate experiences, and leading employer branding initiatives. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 5 years' experience in HR management and a proven track record in branding, along with a bachelor's degree. This is a 1-year contract with potential for permanent placement based on performance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in talent acquisition or HR management.
• Proven track record in employer branding and recruitment strategies.
• Experience working across multiple markets in Southeast Asia.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end recruitment strategies for regional hiring.
• Partner with leaders to build strong talent pipelines.
• Design and execute impactful employer branding campaigns.

Skills

Strategic thinking

End-to-end recruitment

Candidate experience enhancement

Digital employer branding

Networking with universities

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field

Job description

Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition & Employer Branding (Regional)

Our client is a leading automotive technology company and Southeast Asia’s largest online used car marketplace. Founded in 2015, they have grown rapidly by offering a full digital ecosystem for vehicle transactions, including buying, selling, financing, insurance, and after-sales services.

In Malaysia, our client originally operated under a different brand name and became a key player in the digital used car industry since its launch in 2018. The platform gained traction for streamlining the car ownership journey through innovative solutions such as AI-powered pricing tools, digital inspections, and end-to-end customer services.

Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition & Employer Branding (Regional)

Location: Menara UOA Business Park, Shah Alam (HQ) with a regional coverage Indonesia, Thailand, Singapore, & Hong Kong

Employment Type: 1 year contract (potential for perm placement based on performance)

About the Role

We’re looking for a passionate and strategic Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition & Employer Branding to lead our regional hiring strategy and build our employer brand across multiple markets. This role will play a critical part in ensuring we attract, engage, and retain the best talent to drive our business forward.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive end-to-end recruitment strategies across the region, ensuring high-quality and timely hires.
• Partner with business leaders to understand workforce needs and build strong pipelines.
• Enhance candidate experience and champion DEI hiring initiatives.
• Optimize recruitment channels, tools, and vendor management.
• Design and execute employer branding campaigns that showcase our Employee Value Proposition (EVP).
• Boost our online presence on LinkedIn, Glassdoor, career sites & more.
• Partner with Marketing & Communications to deliver engaging brand content.
• Build strong connections with universities, professional networks & industry groups.
• Represent the company at career fairs and employer branding events.