Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

Bosch Group; Batu Kawan; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Insurance

Leave Entitlement

Transport Allowance

Flexi Work Hours

Meal Subsidy

Employer EPF contributions

Performance Bonus

Contractual Bonus

Job summary

Bosch Group in Malaysia is seeking a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist to strengthen our HR team as we enter a growth phase. You will shape recruitment strategies, build sustainable talent pipelines and partner with business leaders to ensure timely, quality hires.

You will drive end-to-end recruitment across multiple levels, manage high-volume hiring, and strengthen our employer branding while collaborating with universities for graduate pipelines. This role is based in Batu Kawan, Penang.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related discipline.
• Minimum 5–7 years of relevant Talent Acquisition experience, preferably in manufacturing, semiconductor, electronics or fast-paced industries.
• Strong experience in managing end-to-end recruitment across different employee levels, including high-volume and technical hiring.
• Proven ability to develop sourcing strategies, manage recruitment priorities and deliver results in a dynamic environment.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the confidence to partner with and challenge hiring managers constructively.
• Analytical mindset with ability to leverage recruitment data to drive decisions and improvements.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• A proactive, hands-on individual with strong ownership and resilience.

Responsibilities

• Drive Talent Acquisition: Lead end-to-end recruitment across employee levels from direct workforce to leadership roles.
• Partner with the Business: Work with hiring managers to translate needs into recruitment plans and provide market insights.
• Build Talent Pipelines: Develop proactive sourcing strategies and pools for current and future hiring needs.
• Strengthen Employer Branding: Drive campaigns, social media engagement and external partnerships to attract talent.
• Develop University Partnerships: Collaborate with universities to create graduate and early-career pipelines.
• Drive Recruitment Excellence: Monitor performance, analyze trends and improve processes and candidate experience.
• Ensure Governance: Maintain recruitment policies and practices aligned with company standards.
• Collaborate & Innovate: Lead HR initiatives to enhance capabilities and performance.

Skills

End-to-end Recruitment

Sourcing Strategies

Stakeholder Management

Talent Pipeline Development

Employer Branding

University Partnerships

Data-driven Recruitment

High-volume Hiring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business Administration

Job description

Company Description

Bosch has been present in Malaysia since 1923, represented by Robert Bosch Sdn Bhd. In Malaysia, Bosch is active in four business sectors: Mobility Solutions, Industrial Technology, Consumer Goods, and Energy and Building Technology. The company has three manufacturing sites and research and development offices in Penang, producing automotive electronics, power tools and steering systems, and soon a fourth plant with a final testing centre for sensors and semiconductors. In 2020, Bosch Malaysia generated consolidated sales of RM 518.4 million (108.1 million euros) and currently employs more than 4,000 associates.

PgP5 Plant is Bosch Group’s newest expansion in Malaysia a semiconductor test site in Batu Kawan Penang. The construction began in May 2021, and first series of production commenced in 2023. With the long-term forecasts for growth of semiconductor component quantities, coupled with the front-end production in Bosch’s Dresden facility in Germany, capacity expansion is required for the back-end production, which is the final testing phase of semiconductors and sensors. PgP5 will primarily focus on the final testing of components manufactured at Bosch Automotive Electronics’ fab in Dresden, Germany. The plant will also house R&D and training facilities.

Bosch in Malaysia is a part of the Bosch Group, a leading global supplier of technology and services. The Bosch Group’s strategic objective is to deliver innovations for a connected life. Bosch improves quality of life worldwide with products and services that are innovative and spark enthusiasm. In short, Bosch creates technology that is “Invented for life”.

Job Description

Be part of our growth journey. Build the talent that drives our future.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced and proactive Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist to strengthen our HR team and drive our talent acquisition agenda as our business enters its next phase of growth.

As our organization continues to expand, this role will play a critical part in ensuring we attract and secure the right talent to support business expansion, new product introductions and evolving workforce requirements.

This is more than a recruitment execution role. You will have the opportunity to shape recruitment strategies, build sustainable talent pipelines, strengthen employer branding and partner closely with business leaders to ensure we have the right people in place at the right time.

If you enjoy working in a dynamic manufacturing environment, thrive on challenges and are passionate about connecting talent with opportunities, we would like to hear from you!

What You'll Be Doing

• Drive Talent Acquisition: Lead the end-to-end recruitment process across various employee levels, from direct workforce to professional and leadership positions.
• Partner with the Business: Work closely with hiring managers to understand workforce needs, translate business requirements into recruitment plans and provide talent market insights.
• Build Talent Pipelines: Develop proactive sourcing strategies and talent pools to support current and future hiring requirements, including critical and hard-to-fill positions.
• Strengthen Employer Branding: Drive initiatives to position the organization as an employer of choice through effective recruitment campaigns, social media engagement and external partnerships.
• Develop University Partnerships: Build relationships with universities and educational institutions to create sustainable graduate and early-career talent pipelines.
• Drive Recruitment Excellence: Monitor recruitment performance, analyze hiring trends and continuously improve recruitment processes, efficiency and candidate experience.
• Ensure Governance: Maintain recruitment policies, procedures and practices in line with company standards and applicable employment requirements.
• Collaborate & Innovate: Lead and participate in HR initiatives and projects that enhance talent acquisition capabilities and overall organizational performance.

Qualifications

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5–7 years of relevant experience in Talent Acquisition, preferably within manufacturing, semiconductor, electronics or other fast-paced industries.
• Strong experience in managing end-to-end recruitment across different employee levels, including high-volume and technical hiring.
• Proven ability to develop sourcing strategies, manage recruitment priorities and deliver results in a dynamic environment.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the confidence to partner with and challenge hiring managers constructively.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to leverage recruitment data to drive decisions and improvements.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• A proactive, hands‑on individual with strong ownership, resilience and the ability to thrive in a changing business environment.

Added Advantage:

• Experience in supporting manufacturing ramp‑ups, new plant or production line launches, new product introductions or large‑scale recruitment exercises.
• Demonstrated ability to manage fluctuating and high-volume recruitment demands while maintaining hiring quality and delivery timelines.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of an organization entering an exciting phase of business growth.
• Take ownership and make a meaningful impact on how we attract and develop talent.
• Work closely with business leaders and regional/global HR stakeholders.
• Have opportunities to shape recruitment strategies, processes and employer branding initiatives.
• Be part of a collaborative HR team where ideas, initiative and continuous improvement are valued.

Additional Information

• Benefits: Company Insurances, Leave Entitlement, Transport Allowance, Flexi Work hours, Meal Subsidy, competative employer EPF contribution, Performance Bonus, Contractual Bonus etc.
• Work in a fast-growing semiconductor environment.
• Take ownership of impactful tasks and profit from Career development opportunities
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on a global scale.
• Be part of a strong, intercultural team with high team spirit

What We Offer:

• A challenging and rewarding role in a leading global technology company.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• A collaborative, innovative, international and intercultural work environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.