Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition & Employer Branding (Regional)

Agensi Pekerjaan Asia Recruit Sdn Bhd; Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive technology company in Shah Alam is seeking a Senior Manager for Talent Acquisition & Employer Branding. The ideal candidate will have 8-10 years of relevant experience and a bachelor's degree. This role involves driving recruitment strategies, enhancing candidate experience, and partnering with leadership to build a strong employer brand. Fluency in Mandarin is essential to cover regional markets such as Hong Kong and Singapore. This is a 1-year contract position with the potential for permanent placement based on performance.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of experience in talent acquisition, including 3–5 years in a regional leadership role.
• Demonstrated success in developing recruitment strategies and driving employer branding initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of regional labor markets and ability to navigate cultural nuances effectively.

Responsibilities

• Drive end-to-end recruitment strategies across the region.
• Partner with business leaders to understand workforce needs.
• Enhance candidate experience and champion DEI hiring initiatives.
• Optimize recruitment channels and vendor management.
• Design and execute employer branding campaigns.

Skills

Talent acquisition strategies

Employer branding

Fluency in Mandarin

Leadership

Understanding of labor markets

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field

Job description

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)

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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field.
• 8–10 years of experience in talent acquisition, including 3–5 years in a regional leadership role.
• Demonstrated success in developing recruitment strategies and driving employer branding initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of regional labor markets and the ability to navigate cultural nuances effectively.
• Fluency in Mandarin is required to support regional coverage across Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia.

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Your application will include the following questions:

• How many years' experience do you have as a Talent Acquisition Manager?
• Which of the following languages are you fluent in?