Senior Talent Acquisition Executive (IT)

Agensi Pekerjaan Bits Talent Sdn. Bhd.; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Malaysia is seeking a Senior Talent Acquisition Executive to lead the recruitment process for IT departments. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of recruitment experience, specifically in IT roles, and will be responsible for developing sourcing strategies, conducting interviews, and building a strong talent pipeline. This position is critical in supporting growth in a competitive market.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in full-cycle recruitment with a strong focus on IT roles.
• Proven experience in IT recruitment with a strong understanding of technical roles.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end recruitment process for IT positions.
• Develop and implement effective sourcing strategies to attract candidates.
• Track and analyze recruitment metrics to measure effectiveness.

Skills

Recruitment strategies

Candidate screening

Negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Studies, HR or equivalent

Tools

Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)

Job description

Senior Talent Acquisition Executive (IT)

We are seeking a highly motivated and results-oriented Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our dynamic HR team. In this critical role, you will be responsible for full-cycle recruitment across all IT departments, attracting top talent in a competitive market and building a strong talent pipeline to support our continued growth in a rapidly expanding start-up environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end recruitment process for all IT positions, including sourcing & screening, candidate assessment, offer negotiation & onboarding.
• Develop and implement effective sourcing strategies (job boards, social media, networking, referrals) to identify and attract qualified candidates.
• Conduct thorough candidate screening – phone screens, video interviews, skills assessments.
• Negotiate compensation packages, extend offers, and manage onboarding for new hires.
• Partner with hiring managers & HR leadership to understand business goals, define job requirements, and develop tailored recruitment strategies.
• Track and analyze recruitment metrics to measure strategy effectiveness and prepare hiring progress reports.
• Identify opportunities to enhance recruitment processes, optimize ATS usage, and implement best practices.
• Additional duties and responsibilities may be required.

Key Requirements

• Diploma/Advanced/Higher/Graduate Diploma, Bachelor's Degree/Post Graduate Diploma/Professional Degree in Business Studies, Administration, Management, Psychology, Human Resource Management or equivalent.
• 5+ years of experience in full-cycle recruitment with a strong focus on IT roles.
• Proven experience in IT recruitment, with strong understanding of technical roles, skills, and industry trends.
• Expertise in sourcing techniques and tools tailored to the IT industry.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain talent pipelines for niche and specialized positions.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with ability to build trust and credibility with stakeholders.
• Knowledge of Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and recruitment analytics.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Familiarity with employer branding and talent engagement strategies in the IT domain.
• Experience in head hunting firm or agencies is an added advantage.

Application Questions

• What is your expected monthly basic salary?
• Which of the following types of qualifications do you have?
• How many years' experience do you have in the IT industry?
• Which of the following languages are you fluent in?