Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

SGS; Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 66,960 - 111,600; Full time

Job summary

SGS, a world-leading testing, inspection and certification company, is seeking a Talent Acquisition professional for the TIC industry across diverse business units. You will manage end-to-end recruitment, partner with Hiring Managers and HR Business Partners, source via multiple channels, and build pipelines for niche roles.

Occasional travel within Malaysia may be required. Responsibilities include coordinating with agencies, maintaining ATS data, and leading recruitment events to attract top

Qualifications

• End-to-end recruitment across diverse units in TIC industry.
• Sourcing, interviewing and presenting quality shortlists to Hiring Managers.
• Partner with Hiring Managers and HR Business Partners to understand hiring requirements.
• Build and maintain talent pipelines for niche roles.
• Manage recruitment agencies and external partners.
• Maintain recruitment data and ATS records.

Responsibilities

• Support recruitment for the TIC industry across diverse business units.
• Manage end-to-end recruitment activities from sourcing to offer management.
• Partner with Hiring Managers and HR Business Partners to understand hiring requirements and develop strategies.
• Source candidates via job portals, LinkedIn, networking, referrals, and direct sourcing.
• Conduct screening and interviews to assess fit and present shortlists.
• Build talent pipelines for niche roles through market mapping.
• Manage agencies and external partners for timely hires.
• Provide regular recruitment updates and hiring recommendations to stakeholders.
• Maintain ATS data and candidate records.
• Develop cost-effective sourcing strategies for openings.
• Lead recruitment events such as career fairs and campus programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Reporting Manager.

Skills

Sourcing

Interviewing

Stakeholder management

Communication

Independent工作

Travel willingness

Education

Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources

Tools

SmartRecruiters

Job description

We are SGS – the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.

Overview

Job Description for Talent Acquisition within the Testing, Inspection and Certification (TIC) industry across diverse business units, including Industrial & Environmental, Natural Resources, Connectivity & Products, Health & Nutrition, Business Assurance, and Support Functions. Responsibilities cover end-to-end recruitment activities, stakeholder partnerships, and proactive talent sourcing.

Responsibilities

• Support recruitment for the TIC industry across diverse business units including Industrial & Environmental, Natural Resources, Connectivity & Products, Health & Nutrition, Business Assurance, and Support Functions.
• Manage end-to-end recruitment activities for assigned business units, from sourcing to offer management.
• Partner with Hiring Managers and HR Business Partners to understand hiring requirements and develop effective recruitment strategies.
• Source and attract quality candidates through job portals, LinkedIn, networking, employee referrals, and direct sourcing techniques.
• Conduct candidate screening and interviews to assess suitability and present quality shortlists to Hiring Managers.
• Build and maintain talent pipelines for niche and critical positions through proactive market mapping and candidate engagement.
• Manage recruitment agencies and external partners to ensure timely and quality hiring outcomes.
• Provide regular recruitment updates, market insights, and hiring recommendations to stakeholders.
• Maintain recruitment data, reports, and candidate records within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
• Develop creative and cost-effective sourcing strategies to attract candidates for existing or anticipated openings (job boards, social media, career fairs, cold calls, employee referrals, etc.).
• Lead and participate in recruitment events such as career fairs, college recruitment programs, graduates development programs, networking events, etc.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Reporting Manager.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in Talent Acquisition or end-to-end recruitment within a corporate or agency environment.
• Proven experience recruiting for technical, engineering, laboratory, industrial, electronics, semiconductor, oil & gas, or B2B commercial roles will be an added advantage.
• Strong sourcing capability using LinkedIn, job portals, networking, employee referrals, and direct search techniques.
• Experience managing multiple vacancies while partnering closely with Hiring Managers and stakeholders.
• Familiarity with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS); experience with SmartRecruiters is an added advantage.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and relationship-building skills.
• Self-motivated, resourceful, and able to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Willing to travel occasionally within Malaysia when required.