Senior Talent Acquisition

Xircle Talent; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Xircle Talent seeks a senior Talent Acquisition lead to manage full lifecycle recruitment for technical and corporate roles across the APAC region from its Kuala Lumpur hub.

You will drive employer branding, campus hiring, and onboarding, while partnering with division heads to align talent strategies with business goals. The role demands strategic sourcing, stakeholder communication, and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Admin, Psychology, Engineering, or related field.
• 5–8 years of hands-on full-cycle talent acquisition experience, ideally in engineering, infra, construction, or project-based sectors.
• Proven track record hiring for technical, engineering, PM, and corporate roles.
• Familiarity with employer branding, campus recruitment, or talent development programs.
• Experience operating in a multinational or regional business environment.
• Strong proficiency in talent sourcing, candidate evaluation, and strategic recruitment planning.
• Proficient with ATS, LinkedIn Recruiter, HRIS tools, and major job portals.
• Excellent communication, influencing, and interpersonal skills.
• Maintain high standards of professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full hiring lifecycle for diverse disciplines across APAC.
• Partner with heads to define hiring criteria and align strategies.
• Implement multi-channel sourcing using networks, platforms, and referrals.
• Build and maintain long-term talent pools for vacancies and future needs.
• Be primary contact for stakeholders with regular updates.
• Promote employer value proposition for positive applicant experience.
• Coordinate onboarding logistics and induction activities.
• Analyze onboarding feedback for improvements.
• Lead branding campaigns and content to strengthen employer reputation.
• Represent the firm at events, fairs, and campus partnerships.
• Collaborate with HR on programs boosting satisfaction, well-being, and retention.

Skills

Full-cycle TA

Employer branding

Campus recruitment

Multinational environment

Talent sourcing

Candidate evaluation

Recruitment planning

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business/Eng/Engineering

Tools

ATS

LinkedIn Recruiter

HRIS

Job description

Our client is a regional engineering and infrastructure consultancy delivering design, project management, and digital solutions across multiple Asian markets.

Job Summary

This senior role manages the full spectrum of talent acquisition for technical and corporate positions across the APAC region. Beyond filling vacancies, the position drives employer branding, oversees new hire integration, and supports broader employee engagement strategies within a dynamic consultancy environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the entire hiring lifecycle for diverse disciplines, ensuring a smooth transition from initial request to final onboarding.
• Partner with department heads and project leaders to define hiring criteria and align recruitment strategies with business objectives.
• Implement multi-channel sourcing tactics using professional networks, digital platforms, and referral programs to identify high-caliber candidates.
• Build and maintain long-term talent pools to address both immediate vacancies and future workforce requirements.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for hiring stakeholders, providing regular updates and maintaining transparent communication throughout the selection process.
• Promote the organization’s employer value proposition to ensure a positive and engaging experience for all applicants.
• Coordinate comprehensive onboarding logistics, including orientation scheduling and induction activities, to facilitate smooth transitions for new joiners.
• Analyze onboarding feedback to identify areas for improvement and enhance the overall new hire journey.
• Lead initiatives to strengthen the company’s reputation as an employer of choice through targeted branding campaigns and content creation.
• Represent the firm at industry events, career fairs, and university partnerships to support graduate hiring and campus engagement.
• Collaborate with the HR team to design and implement programs that boost employee satisfaction, well-being, and retention.

Requirements

• Hold a bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, Engineering, or a relevant field.
• Possess between five and eight years of hands-on experience in full-cycle talent acquisition, ideally within engineering, infrastructure, construction, or project-based sectors.
• Demonstrate a proven track record of hiring for technical, engineering, project management, and corporate positions.
• Show familiarity with employer branding, campus recruitment, or talent development programs.
• Have experience operating in a multinational or regional business environment.
• Exhibit strong proficiency in talent sourcing, candidate evaluation, and strategic recruitment planning.
• Be proficient with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), LinkedIn Recruiter, HRIS tools, and major job portals.
• Display excellent communication, influencing, and interpersonal skills.
• Maintain the highest standards of professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality when handling sensitive personnel data.