Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist (English & Mandarin/ Chinese)

Diebold; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global technology firm is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This role will involve managing the full recruitment life cycle for mid- to senior-level IT roles across the APAC region. The ideal candidate will have 8 to 12 years of recruiting experience within the IT/ITES industry and must possess strong stakeholder management and communication skills in English and Mandarin/Chinese. Join us to drive strategic hiring and enhance our presence in the talent market.

Qualifications

• 8 to 12 years of recruiting experience within the IT/ITES industry.
• Experience managing full-cycle recruitment in a global organization.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple requisitions.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment activities for mid- to senior-level roles.
• Partner with hiring managers to define recruitment strategies.
• Leverage sourcing tools to identify and engage top talent.
• Utilize ATS and HRIS platforms for candidate records.
• Ensure a positive candidate experience throughout recruitment.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Negotiation skills

Communication in English

Communication in Mandarin/Chinese

Recruitment across functions

Hands-on HRIS/ATS experience

Tools

Oracle

Workday

SuccessFactors

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a driven, detail-oriented, and collaborative Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our Global Talent Acquisition team. This role will be responsible for managing the full recruitment life cycle for mid- to senior-level roles across the IT/ITES landscape in APAC. You will work closely with business leaders, HR partners, and global stakeholders to ensure a seamless and strategic hiring experience that meets our business goals.

Ready to shape the future of hiring at Diebold Nixdorf? Apply today and help us build high-performing teams that connect people to commerce, everywhere.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment activities, including intake meetings, sourcing, interviewing, offer negotiation, and onboarding
• Partner with hiring managers and HR Business Partners to understand business needs and define recruitment strategies
• Leverage various sourcing tools, platforms, and databases to identify and engage top talent
• Utilize applicant tracking systems (ATS) and HRIS platforms to maintain accurate and compliant candidate records
• Provide a best-in-class candidate experience throughout the recruitment process
• Use data and market insights to advise stakeholders and drive hiring decisions
• Support employer branding and talent pipelining efforts to strengthen Diebold Nixdorf's presence in the APAC talent market
• Collaborate with global TA colleagues to ensure alignment and consistency in hiring processes.

Qualifications

• 8 to 12 years of recruiting experience within the IT/ITES industry
• Demonstrated experience managing full-cycle recruitment in a large, global organization
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to build relationships across functions and geographies
• Hands‑on experience with HRIS and ATS systems (e.g., Oracle, Workday, SuccessFactors, or similar platforms)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both verbal and written for English & Mandarin/ Chinese (Must have).
• Preferred Thai & Vietnamese (other Asian languages) communication and interpersonal skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills
• Ability to prioritize, manage multiple requisitions, and thrive in a fast‑paced environment
• Experience recruiting across both technical and non-technical functions
• Familiarity with global compliance standards and hiring practice.

Diebold Nixdorf is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.