Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Transport Allowance

Flexi Work hours

Meal Subsidy

Performance Bonus

Contractual Bonus

Job summary

Boschgroup in Penang, Malaysia, seeks an experienced Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist to shape recruiting strategies, build pipelines, and partner with leaders as the business grows. This role goes beyond filling roles; you will craft proactive sourcing, strengthen employer branding, and collaborate with global HR teams to align talent with strategic objectives.

You will own end-to-end recruitment across levels, manage high-volume and technical hiring, develop university partnerships,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration or related discipline.
• 5-7 years of Talent Acquisition experience.
• Experience in end-to-end recruitment across levels, including high-volume and technical hiring.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Analytical mindset with ability to use recruitment data to drive decisions.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Proactive, hands-on with ownership and resilience.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end recruitment across multiple levels, from direct workforce to leadership roles.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to understand workforce needs and translate them into plans.
• Develop sourcing strategies and talent pools for current and future roles.
• Strengthen employer branding through recruitment campaigns and partnerships.
• Develop university partnerships for graduate talent pipelines.
• Monitor recruitment performance and continuously improve processes and candidate experience.
• Ensure governance of recruitment policies and practices in line with company standards.
• Collaborate on HR initiatives to enhance organizational performance.

Skills

End-to-end recruitment

Stakeholder management

Analytical mindset

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related

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.

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.

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.

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.