Senior Recruitment Consultant

Oxydata Software Sdn Bhd; Petaling Jaya; Hybrid; MYR 72,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxydata Software Sdn Bhd is seeking an experienced Senior Recruitment Consultant to drive success in Malaysia's IT and Engineering sectors. You will manage the full recruitment lifecycle and build strong client relationships across a hybrid work model.

The role requires 4–6 years of recruitment experience, strong sourcing and headhunting skills, and fluency in Mandarin and English. This permanent, hybrid position offers opportunities to engage with leading clients and scalable talent projects.

Qualifications

• Must have 4–6 years of recruitment experience, preferably in agency or professional recruitment.
• Strong ability to manage end-to-end recruitment and client relationships.
• Fluent Mandarin and English communication to support Mandarin-speaking stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage the complete end-to-end recruitment lifecycle from requirement intake to placement.
• Discuss technical needs, budgets, and priorities with clients and hiring managers.
• Develop sourcing strategies for active and passive candidates and headhunt where needed.
• Screen and interview candidates for technical fit, experience, and motivation; prepare profiles for clients.
• Coordinate interviews and maintain clear communication between candidates and clients throughout the process.
• Build and maintain talent pipelines and manage multiple client accounts to meet targets.

Skills

360-degree recruitment

client/account management

headhunting

talent sourcing

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

JobStreet

Foundit

ATS platforms

Job description

Work Mode: Hybrid

Employment type: Permanent

Experience Level: 4–6 years

Work Eligibility: Applicants must have the legal right to work in Malaysia. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

TechTalent is a Malaysia-based tech staffing solution provider connecting businesses with high-quality IT professionals across software development, data, cloud, cybersecurity, and emerging technologies.

We help companies scale faster by providing the right talent—whether for contract roles, project-based needs, or long-term hires—while supporting tech professionals with meaningful career opportunities.

Our focus is simple: quality talent, speed, and trusted partnerships.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Recruitment Consultant to drive recruitment success within Malaysia's IT and Engineering sectors by managing the full recruitment lifecycle and building strong client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage the complete end-to-end recruitment lifecycle, from requirement intake to successful placement and post-placement follow-up.
• Conduct detailed discussions with clients and hiring managers to understand technical needs, budgets, experience expectations, and hiring priorities.
• Develop sourcing strategies for both active and passive candidates.
• Source and headhunt candidates using platforms such as LinkedIn, JobStreet, Foundit, recruitment databases, referrals, and networking.
• Screen and interview candidates to assess technical suitability, experience, communication skills, motivation, and availability.
• Prepare professional candidate profiles and present suitable candidates to clients.
• Coordinate interviews and maintain consistent communication between candidates and clients throughout the recruitment process.
• Build and maintain sustainable talent pipelines for recurring and difficult-to-fill positions.
• Manage and develop relationships with clients across Malaysia, acting as a recruitment partner and providing market intelligence and hiring insights.
• Negotiate recruitment terms, fees, and commercial arrangements where required.
• Manage multiple client accounts and vacancies simultaneously while achieving agreed targets.

Requirements

Must-have:

• Applicants must have the legal right to work in Malaysia. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
• 4–6 years of recruitment experience, preferably within a recruitment agency, staffing company, or professional recruitment environment.
• Proven experience managing 360-degree recruitment, including recruitment delivery and client/account management.
• Strong recruitment experience within the Malaysian IT and Engineering market.
• Proven ability to independently manage vacancies from requirement intake through to successful placement.
• Strong headhunting and candidate sourcing capabilities, particularly for specialist and hard-to-fill positions.
• Good knowledge of the Malaysian employment and talent market, including salary expectations and candidate availability.
• Experience using recruitment databases/ATS platforms and major sourcing platforms.
• Strong spoken and written Mandarin and English communication skills to support Mandarin-speaking stakeholders.

Nice-to-have:

• Commercially minded with the ability to identify opportunities and develop existing client accounts.
• Strong experience dealing directly with clients, HR teams, hiring managers, and senior stakeholders.
• Experience recruiting for Data Centre, Infrastructure, or Manufacturing sectors in Malaysia.

Why Join Us

• Be part of a dynamic and supportive team that values expertise, initiative, and professional growth.
• Opportunity to work with leading clients in the IT and Engineering sectors, develop your recruitment career, and make a real impact in the Malaysian talent market.