Sr Recruiter - Malaysia

Intuitive; Seberang Perai; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Intuitive in Malaysia is establishing a new site and seeks a Sr. Recruiter to lead end-to-end hiring across manufacturing, operations, corporate functions and leadership roles.

The role starts fully onsite and will transition to hybrid as the location becomes operational, with international and domestic travel up to 25%. You will partner with business leaders, HR and finance to build talent pipelines, implement proactive sourcing, and ensure a compliant, efficient recruiting process across

Qualifications

• Minimum 8+ years of end to end recruiting experience in Malaysia, including mid to senior/executive roles and manufacturing positions.
• Experience with full lifecycle sourcing and recruiting for manufacturing openings.
• Good working knowledge of applicant tracking systems, data management, and MS Office Suite.
• Collaborative, continuous improvement mindset with cross-functional partners.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong proficiency in English, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end recruitment for Malaysia across manufacturing, operations, corporate and senior/executive roles.
• Build talent pipelines and manage full-cycle recruiting with a focus on passives.
• Partner with business leaders, HR, Finance and hiring managers to execute workforce plans.
• Develop proactive sourcing strategies and leverage multiple channels.
• Maintain compliant recruiting processes and accurate ATS data.

Skills

End-to-end recruiting

Manufacturing recruitment

English proficiency

Stakeholder collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

• Ways of Working: Onsite - This job is fully onsite.
• Employee Type: Employee
• Global Job Level (HCM): Professional 4 (11)

Company Description

At Intuitive, we are united behind our mission: we believe that minimally invasive care is life-enhancing care. Through ingenuity and intelligent technology, we expand the potential of physicians to heal without constraints.

As a pioneer and market leader in robotic-assisted surgery, we strive to foster an inclusive and diverse team, committed to making a difference. For more than 25 years, we have worked with hospitals and care teams around the world to help solve some of healthcare's hardest challenges and advance what is possible.

Intuitive has been built by the efforts of great people from diverse backgrounds. We believe great ideas can come from anywhere. We strive to foster an inclusive culture built around diversity of thought and mutual respect. We lead with inclusion and empower our team members to do their best work as their most authentic selves.

Passionate people who want to make a difference drive our culture. Our team members are grounded in integrity, have a strong capacity to learn, the energy to get things done, and bring diverse, real world experiences to help us think in new ways. We actively invest in our team members to support their long-term growth so they can continue to advance our mission and achieve their highest potential.

Job Description

Primary Function of Position

As the Sr. Recruiter, you will play a key role in supporting Intuitive’s expansion into a new site location in Malaysia, helping to build talent pipelines and establish a high‑performing workforce from the ground up. You will partner closely with business leaders, HR, and cross‑functional stakeholders to attract and hire top talent across manufacturing, operations, corporate functions, and leadership roles. The role will initially be remote, supporting site development and early‑stage hiring efforts, with the expectation of transitioning to a hybrid work model as the new location becomes operational. As a critical driver of Intuitive’s continued growth and success in the medical robotics field, you will be responsible for full‑cycle recruiting, strategic talent acquisition planning, and workforce scaling initiatives to support both current and future hiring needs across Malaysia.

Serve as the lead recruiter supporting the establishment and growth of Intuitive’s new Malaysia site, partnering closely with business leaders, HR, Finance, and hiring managers to execute workforce expansion plans.

Manage full‑cycle recruitment for Manufacturing, Operations, Corporate, and Senior/Executive‑level positions, ensuring an exceptional candidate and hiring manager experience.

Act as a trusted talent advisor by providing recruiting expertise, market intelligence, talent availability insights, and hiring best practices to support workforce planning and hiring decisions.

Develop and execute proactive sourcing strategies to attract diverse, high‑caliber talent through direct sourcing, networking, referrals, industry partnerships, and other recruiting channels.

Build strong talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs, identifying and engaging both active and passive candidates.

Leverage recruiting data, market trends, and talent insights to inform hiring strategies, drive decision‑making, and improve recruiting outcomes.

Maintain accurate recruiting activity and compliance documentation within the applicant tracking system and ensure adherence to company policies and reporting requirements.

Partner across Talent Acquisition and broader People teams to implement scalable recruiting processes, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and support the successful launch and growth of the new location.

Foster a collaborative and inclusive recruiting culture through mentorship, knowledge sharing, and a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Qualifications

Required Skills and Experience

Minimum 8+ years of end to end recruiting experience, that includes mid to senior/executive level positions & Manufacturing Roles in Malaysia.

Must have demonstrated experience with full lifecycle sourcing and recruiting for manufacturing openings.

Good working knowledge of systems and tools including electronic applicant tracking, database data management, and MS Office Suite

A partnering, collaborative, communicative, continuous improvement perspective to be applied to cross functional.

Strong attention to detail and ability to multi‑task in a fast‑paced environment.

Strong proficiency in English, both written and verbal.

Required Education and Training

Working Conditions

Fully Onsite

Travel: International and domestic travel may be required (up to 25%).

Additional Information

Intuitive is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type, without regard to race, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, genetic information or any other status protected under federal, state, or local applicable laws.

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with fair chance laws.

U.S. Export Controls Disclaimer:In accordance with the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (15 CFR §743.13(b)), some roles at Intuitive Surgical may be subject to U.S. export controls for prospective employeeswho are nationals from countries currently on embargo or sanctions status.

Certain information you provide as part of the application will be used for purposes of determining whether Intuitive Surgical will need to (i) obtain an export license from the U.S. Government on your behalf (note: the government’s licensing process can take 3 to 6+ months) or (ii) implement a Technology Control Plan (“TCP”) (note: typically adds 2 weeks to the hiring process).

For any Intuitive role subject to export controls, final offers are contingent upon obtaining an approved export license and/or an executed TCP prior to the prospective employee’sstart date, which may or may not be flexible, and within a timeframe that does not unreasonably impede the hiring need. If applicable, candidates will be notified and instructed on any requirements for these purposes.

This position may be filled at a different job level than listed here depending
business need and/or on the selected candidate’s experience, knowledge and skills.
Compensation will be based primarily on the job level at which the role is filled and the
candidate’s qualifications, consistent with applicable law.