Senior Talent Acquisition & Onboarding Leader

Leighton Asia Limited; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Leighton Asia Limited in Malaysia seeks an experienced Recruitment Specialist to manage end-to-end hiring, screen candidates, conduct interviews, extend offers and onboard new hires. You will build a strong talent pool across multiple channels and partner with Hiring Managers to align role requirements with sourcing strategies.

The role also supports employer branding and HR operations including performance management and compliance, helping the company attract top talent in a competitive market.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of recruitment and talent acquisition experience.
• Experience in the construction, engineering, or project-based industry preferred.
• Strong ability to identify and engage high-potential talent across channels effectively.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the confidence to influence decisions and build strong partnerships with stakeholders.
• Resourceful mindset with the ability to manage multiple roles, priorities, and challenges simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of the recruitment process from sourcing to onboarding.
• Proactively develop talent pools through diverse sourcing channels.
• Collaborate with Hiring Managers to craft compelling job descriptions and sourcing strategies.
• Enhance the candidate onboarding experience from first contact to offer stage.
• Lead employer branding initiatives to attract top talent.
• Assist with HR operations, performance management, and compliance as needed.

Skills

Sourcing channels

Interview coordination

Offer management

Onboarding

Employer branding

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business Administration or related

Job description

Leighton Asia Limited in Malaysia seeks an experienced Recruitment Specialist to manage end-to-end hiring, screen candidates, conduct interviews, extend offers and onboard new hires. You will build a strong talent pool across multiple channels and partner with Hiring Managers to align role requirements with sourcing strategies.

The role also supports employer branding and HR operations including performance management and compliance, helping the company attract top talent in a competitive market.