Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition & Employer Branding (Regional) #BSTM21#

Agensi Pekerjaan Asia Recruit Sdn Bhd; Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive technology company is seeking a Senior Manager for Talent Acquisition & Employer Branding in Shah Alam, Malaysia. This role involves driving recruitment strategies and building an employer brand across the region. The ideal candidate has 8–10 years of experience, including regional leadership, and must be fluent in Mandarin. The position is a one-year contract with potential for permanent placement based on performance.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of experience in talent acquisition.
• 3–5 years in a regional leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of regional labor markets.

Responsibilities

• Drive end-to-end recruitment strategies across the region.
• Partner with business leaders for workforce needs.
• Enhance candidate experience and champion DEI initiatives.
• Design and execute employer branding campaigns.
• Represent the company at career fairs.

Skills

Talent acquisition strategy development

Leadership in recruitment

Cultural understanding

Employer branding

Fluency in Mandarin

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or Business

Job description

Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition & Employer Branding (Regional) #BSTM21#

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.