Specialist, Talent Acquisition (Technology)

Averis; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Averis is seeking an experienced Talent Acquisition Specialist (Technology) to drive end-to-end technology recruitment and contractor workforce management. You will manage niche tech hires and partner with external vendors to ensure quality and compliance.

The role emphasizes strategic sourcing, stakeholder collaboration, and data-driven recruitment processes, supporting rapid business transformation in a dynamic tech landscape.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in talent acquisition, preferably specialising in Technology & Digital recruitment.
• Proven track record in recruiting niche and hard-to-fill technology positions.
• Hands-on experience in contractor workforce management and recruitment vendor coordination.
• Strong sourcing, negotiation, stakeholder management and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in multinational organisations or global shared services is an advantage.
• Familiarity with Workday, LinkedIn Recruiter or similar recruitment platforms is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Technology Recruitment: Manage end-to-end recruitment for specialised roles across IT, Cloud, Cybersecurity, SAP, Data, AI and Digital functions.
• Strategic Sourcing: Develop effective sourcing strategies, build talent pipelines and attract niche technology professionals.
• Contractor Management: Oversee the contractor lifecycle, including onboarding, contract renewals, extensions, offboarding and workforce tracking.
• Vendor Management: Partner with recruitment agencies and contractor service providers to ensure quality delivery, cost efficiency and compliance.
• Stakeholder Partnership: Collaborate with business leaders on workforce requirements, hiring strategies and talent market insights.
• Recruitment Analytics: Monitor hiring KPIs, contractor headcount, contract expiry dates and recruitment effectiveness.
• Process Improvement: Drive continuous improvements in recruitment processes, contractor governance and operational efficiency.

Skills

Tech recruitment

Contractor management

Sourcing strategies

Vendor coordination

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Tools

Workday

LinkedIn Recruiter

Job description

We are looking for an experienced and proactive Talent Acquisition Specialist (Technology) to drive end-to-end technology recruitment and contractor workforce management. The ideal candidate is a hands-on recruitment professional with strong technical hiring expertise, stakeholder management skills and experience managing external contractors and recruitment vendors.

Key Responsibilities

• Technology Recruitment: Manage end-to-end recruitment for specialised roles across IT, Cloud, Cybersecurity, SAP, Data, AI and Digital functions.
• Strategic Sourcing: Develop effective sourcing strategies, build talent pipelines and attract niche technology professionals.
• Contractor Management: Oversee the contractor lifecycle, including onboarding, contract renewals, extensions, offboarding and workforce tracking.
• Vendor Management: Partner with recruitment agencies and contractor service providers to ensure quality delivery, cost efficiency and compliance.
• Stakeholder Partnership: Collaborate with business leaders on workforce requirements, hiring strategies and talent market insights.
• Recruitment Analytics: Monitor hiring KPIs, contractor headcount, contract expiry dates and recruitment effectiveness.
• Process Improvement: Drive continuous improvements in recruitment processes, contractor governance and operational efficiency.

What We're Looking For

• Minimum 6 years of experience in Talent Acquisition, preferably specialising in Technology & Digital recruitment.
• Proven track record in recruiting niche and hard-to-fill technology positions.
• Hands-on experience in contractor workforce management and recruitment vendor coordination.
• Strong sourcing, negotiation, stakeholder management and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in multinational organisations or global shared services is an advantage.
• Familiarity with Workday, LinkedIn Recruiter or similar recruitment platforms is preferred.

Why Join Us?

Be part of a dynamic Technology & Digital environment where you will play a key role in attracting critical talent, managing a diverse workforce and supporting business transformation.