Senior Talent Acquisition Business Partner

NI Malaysia Sdn Bhd; Penang; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

National Instruments (NI), now Emerson's Test & Measurement business, seeks a Senior Talent Acquisition Business Partner to lead end-to-end hiring for Malaysia and advise business leaders.

You will drive strategic recruitment activities, build strong pipelines across APAC, and collaborate with stakeholders to deliver exceptional candidate experiences while supporting TA transformations and analytics-driven decisions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of recruitment or talent sourcing experience.
• Experience across APAC markets including Malaysia, China, and ASEAN.
• Strong knowledge of sourcing tools, channels and modern search techniques.
• Ability to manage recruitment projects with clear timelines and deliverables.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end recruitment for Malaysia.
• Provide insights on market trends and talent availability.
• Develop attraction and sourcing strategies to boost employer branding.
• Build pipelines for passive and active candidates.
• Deliver an exceptional candidate experience.
• Lead TA projects to improve recruitment effectiveness.
• Utilize analytics to refine TA strategy.

Skills

Talent sourcing

Stakeholder collaboration

Recruitment analytics

ATS proficiency

Communication

Tools

ATS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Senior Talent Acquisition Business Partner

The Senior Talent Acquisition Business Partner (TABP) will lead end-to-end hiring for Malaysia while serving as a trusted advisor to business leaders. This role drives strategic recruitment activities, builds strong talent pipelines, and contributes to APAC-wide sourcing initiatives to support current and future workforce needs.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

Partner closely with business leaders to understand hiring needs and deliver full-cycle recruitment for roles across Malaysia.

Provide insights on Malaysia’s talent landscape, including market trends, competitive intelligence, and talent availability.

Develop and execute attraction and sourcing strategies that elevate employer branding and enhance candidate outreach.

Build, nurture, and maintain strong pipelines of both passive and active candidates for critical talent segments.

Deliver an exceptional candidate experience that reflects the company’s values and strengthens our brand.

Support and lead TA projects aimed at improving recruitment effectiveness and operational excellence.

Utilize recruitment analytics to identify trends and improve talent acquisition strategy and outcomes.

Who You Are:

You identify the right talent to meet the group’s needs. You facilitate an open dialogue with a wide variety of contributors and stakeholders. You encourage the open expression of diverse ideas and opinions

For This Role, You Will Need:

5+ years of experience in recruitment or talent sourcing, gained in an agency, RPO, or in-house setting.

Experience or exposure to sourcing talent across APAC markets, ideally including Malaysia, China, and ASEAN.

Strong knowledge of sourcing tools, channels, job platforms, and modern search techniques.

Ability to manage recruitment projects and hiring campaigns with clear timelines and deliverables.

Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and share insights to guide recruitment decisions.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative and customer-focused mindset.

Proficiency with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and Microsoft Office applications.

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

Experience partnering directly with hiring managers or senior stakeholders.

Demonstrated success in building talent pipelines for niche or hard-to-fill roles.

Familiarity with talent sourcing tools specific to APAC markets

Passion for process improvement and contributing to TA transformation initiatives.

Our Culture & Commitment to You:

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing competitive benefits plans, a variety of medical insurance plans, Employee Assistance Program, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation, and holiday leave.

Join us. Let's Go!

Company Overview

National Instruments (NI), now Emerson's Test & Measurement business, is a global leader in test, measurement, and software-connected systems. For over four decades, NI has helped engineers across semiconductor, electronics, automotive, aerospace, telecommunications, and research accelerate innovation.

Acquired by Emerson in 2023, NI now combines its software, intelligent devices, and automated test expertise with Emerson's global scale and industry reach. At NI Malaysia, employees work with talented teams worldwide on technologies shaping automation, connectivity, and sustainable innovation, in a culture built on collaboration, continuous learning, and inclusion.

Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Malaysia?
• What's your expected monthly basic salary?