Senior Recruitment Consultant

Asia Recruit; Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Recruitment Consultant who is fluent in Mandarin to manage full-cycle recruitment for senior corporate roles in the automotive sector. This role involves building strong partnerships with key stakeholders, sourcing top candidates, and conducting thorough assessments. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and support both local and regional hiring efforts, ensuring a comprehensive recruitment strategy while providing market insights to management.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Mandarin and English is essential for this role.
• Experience in recruitment for senior-level roles is required.
• Ability to develop strategic recruitment plans in partnership with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Handle full-cycle recruitment for senior-level and corporate roles.
• Develop partnerships with department heads to understand hiring needs.
• Conduct in-depth candidate assessments and competency-based interviews.
• Source candidates through LinkedIn Recruiter and headhunting methods.
• Maintain accurate records in the applicant tracking system.

Skills

Full-cycle recruitment

Candidate assessment

Mandarin proficiency

English proficiency

Stakeholder management

Job description

Senior Recruitment Consultant (Mandarin Speaker)

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.

Job Responsibilities

• Handle full-cycle recruitment for senior-level and corporate roles (e.g., General Manager, Head of Department, Finance, HR, Sales, Marketing, Operations, etc.).
• Develop strong partnerships with department heads and senior stakeholders to understand hiring needs and propose strategic recruitment plans.
• Source and approach top-tier candidates through platforms like LinkedIn Recruiter, referrals, networks, and headhunting methods.
• Conduct in-depth candidate assessments and competency-based interviews.
• Communicate professionally in Mandarin and English to support both local and regional recruitment efforts.
• Prepare and present quality shortlists, coordinate interviews, and manage the offer negotiation and onboarding process.
• Support employer branding and drive executive talent pipeline development.
• Provide regular hiring status reports and market insights to management.
• Maintain accurate records in the applicant tracking system (ATS) and ensure proper documentation for all recruitment activities.