Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

Kuehne+Nagel; Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 67,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Kuehne+Nagel is seeking an HR Recruiter to help build careers, nurture talent, and empower people to succeed within a global logistics leader. You will drive the talent journey from search to hire, partnering with team leaders and stakeholders to attract the right profiles.

You will own proactive sourcing, screening, and building talent pools, ensuring a seamless candidate experience and supporting the business in meeting hiring goals across locations.

Qualifications

• Curious learner who explores new sourcing channels and learns from every interaction.
• Relationship builder who creates trust with candidates and stakeholders.
• Resilient problem solver who keeps the process moving despite challenges.
• Detail-oriented navigator who tracks candidate interactions with precision.
• Process optimizer who refines talent acquisition processes.
• Talent pool architect who builds pipelines for in-demand skills.
• Candidate experience champion who ensures a positive journey for all applicants.
• Mandarin language skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Sourcing talent through networks, job boards, and referrals, coordinating assessments and background checks.
• Screening applications and maintaining transparent, consistent candidate communications.

Skills

Curious learner

Relationship builder

Resilient problem solver

Detail-oriented navigator

Process optimizer

Talent pool architect

Candidate experience champion

Mandarin speaking

Job description

It's more than a job As part of the HR team at Kuehne+Nagel, you will help build careers, nurture talent, and empower people to succeed. Your work doesn’t stop at HR - it drives the entire supply chain forward. By attracting and developing the right people, you ensure that our operations run smoothly, so medical equipment reaches hospitals on time, toys arrive in stores for the holidays, and fresh flowers make it to local florists. Every great logistics solution starts with great people - and that’s where you come in.

It's more than a job As part of the HR team at Kuehne+Nagel, you will help build careers, nurture talent, and empower people to succeed. Your work doesn’t stop at HR - it drives the entire supply chain forward. By attracting and developing the right people, you ensure that our operations run smoothly, so medical equipment reaches hospitals on time, toys arrive in stores for the holidays, and fresh flowers make it to local florists. Every great logistics solution starts with great people - and that’s where you come in.

How you create impact

• Working hand‑in‑hand with your Team Leader, you’ll tap into professional networks like LinkedIn, internal recruitment tools, referral programs, social media, and job boards to uncover the right talent for each role. From the very first search to the final handshake, you’ll be at the heart of the process.
• Your journey will include proactive sourcing, screening applications, reviewing resumes, coordinating assessments, and launching reference and background checks. Every candidate interaction will be carefully tracked through our internal systems, ensuring transparency and consistency.
• But it doesn’t stop there. You’ll be constantly looking for ways to optimize our talent acquisition solutions, measuring success against key performance indicators and refining processes to make them sharper, faster, and more effective.
• You’ll also be the gatekeeper of quality, screening and reviewing incoming applicants to ensure only the strongest profiles move forward. At the same time, you’ll build and maintain talent pools for specific roles and locations, focusing on in‑demand skill sets so that we always have a pipeline ready when opportunities arise.
• In short, this role is about more than filling positions, it’s about crafting a seamless journey for candidates, building trust with stakeholders, and shaping the future of our workforce.

What we would like you to bring

• Curious learner: You thrive on curiosity, always eager to explore new sourcing channels, uncover hidden talent, and learn from every interaction.
• Relationship builder: You know recruitment is about people, not just processes. Building trust with candidates and stakeholders comes naturally to you, and you see every conversation as a chance to strengthen that bond.
• Resilient problem solver: Challenges don’t discourage you; they energize you. Whether it’s a tough role to fill or a delayed response from a hiring manager, you find creative ways to keep the process moving.
• Detail‑oriented navigator: From screening resumes to tracking candidate interactions, you handle the details with precision, ensuring nothing slips through the cracks.
• Process optimizer: You don’t just follow the talent acquisition process, you refine it. KPIs aren’t numbers to you; they’re opportunities to make the journey smoother and smarter.
• Talent pool architect: You think ahead, building pipelines of candidates with in‑demand skills so the business is always ready for tomorrow’s needs.
• Candidate experience: champion You believe every candidate deserves a great experience, whether they’re hired or not. You make sure our brand leaves a lasting, positive impression
• The ability to speak Mandarin would be a plus point

What's In It For You?

• The thrill of discovery Every search is a chance to uncover hidden talent, connect with people who bring fresh energy, and make matches that transform careers.
• Continuous growth You’ll sharpen your skills across sourcing, stakeholder management, and candidate experience, with KPIs guiding you toward measurable success and professional development.
• Impact that lasts The candidates you bring in don’t just fill positions, they become part of the company’s story. Your work leaves a legacy in every team you help build.
• A people‑first mission You’ll champion the candidate journey, ensuring every interaction reflects our values and leaves a lasting positive impression.
• Belonging to a bigger story You’ll be part of a team that values collaboration, celebrates wins, and recognizes that recruitment is about more than jobs, t’s about building communities.

Who we are

Logistics shapes everyday life - from the goods we consume to the healthcare we rely on. At Kuehne+Nagel, your work goes beyond logistics; it enables both ordinary and special moments in the lives of people around the world.

As a global leader with a strong heritage and a vision to move the world forward, we offer a safe, stable environment where your career can make a real difference. Whether we help deliver life-saving medicines, develop sustainable transportation solutions or support our local communities, your career will contribute to more than you can imagine.