Senior Specialist, Talent Acquisition APAC

EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES (MALAYSIA) SDN. BHD.; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 78,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical technology company in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Senior Specialist in Talent Acquisition for the APAC region. The role focuses on developing innovative strategies for sourcing talent and collaborating with hiring managers to finalize recruitment processes. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of experience in Talent Acquisition, alongside expertise in negotiation and leadership. This position involves significant responsibility in optimizing recruiting practices to meet organizational needs, offering a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant in-house Talent Acquisition experience.
• Regional hiring exposure across multiple countries or markets.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of multiple talent sourcing options for candidates.
• Optimize and lead strategic recruiting activities to fulfill business needs.
• Collaborate with HRBPs and managers on offer negotiations.

Skills

Talent sourcing techniques

Negotiation skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Tools

MS Office Suite

ATS systems (Workday)

LinkedIn Recruiter

Job description

Senior Specialist, Talent Acquisition, APAC

EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES (MALAYSIA) SDN. BHD.

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Overview

Make a meaningful difference to patients around the world. Our talented people are central to the future of Edwards Lifesciences, which is why our Human Resources teams help design, guide, and deliver inspiring experiences for our people. With a fundamental understanding of how to build a supportive community and organizational capability, you’ll deliver solutions to attract and retain talent. Your work will enable our teams to thrive as they help patients live healthier and more productive lives.

How you’ll make an impact

• Lead in the development of multiple talent sourcing options for both active and passive candidates, utilize advanced sourcing techniques to identify candidates. E.g., cold calling, job boards, advertising, database and internet searches, and networking and referrals, and anticipate organization needs by ensuring an ongoing talent pool
• Optimize and lead strategic recruiting activities and talent acquisition projects, processes and programs to fulfill business needs and organizational priorities
• Collaborate with HRBPs and hiring managers to conduct complex offer negotiations and finalize the hiring process
• Provide coaching and guidance to junior level talent acquisition team members
• Other incidental duties assigned by Leadership

What you'll need (Required)

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field with a minimum of 5 years of relevant in-house Talent Acquisition experience

• Regional hiring exposure, with experience managing recruitment across multiple countries or markets
• Proven experience leading IT hiring as a core focus, while also supporting recruitment across other functions

What else we look for (Preferred)

• Proven expertise in usage of MS Office Suite and ATS systems (Workday)
• Provide experience in utilizing advanced sourcing skills and systems (e.g., LinkedIn Recruiter)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal relationship skills including negotiating, consultative and relationship management skills with ability to drive achievement of objectives
• Strong leadership skills with demonstrated ability to influence change
• Proven success adhering to and leading project schedules and managing more complex sections of projects
• Able to read, comprehend, write, and speak English
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of policies, procedures, and requirements relevant to talent acquisition
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of industry related terminology
• Good leadership skills and ability to influence change
• Strict attention to detail
• Ability to interact professionally with all organizational levels
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast paced environment
• Must be able to work in a team environment, including inter-departmental teams and key contact representing the organization on contracts or projects
• Ability to interact with senior internal and external personnel on significant matters often requiring coordination between organizations
• Adhere to all company rules and requirements (e.g., pandemic protocols, Environmental Health & Safety rules) and take adequate control measures in preventing injuries to themselves and others as well as to the protection of environment and prevention of pollution under their span of influence/control