TA Sourcing Specialist, APAC (Mapping and Insights)

Abbott Laboratories; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the healthcare sector is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist in Petaling Jaya. The role involves sourcing candidates for the Asia Pacific region and managing recruitment processes while supporting local TA administration. Candidates should have a solid background in talent acquisition, familiarity with the Asian market, and strong communication skills, including proficiency in Mandarin/Chinese.

Qualifications

• 5 to 7 years of experience in talent acquisition or recruitment.
• Familiarity with Asian talent landscape and market dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Source candidates using various channels and build a talent pipeline.
• Support end-to-end recruitment activities and ensure adherence to policies.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand role requirements.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Sourcing

Talent Mapping

Market Insights

Diversity & Inclusion

English

Mandarin/Chinese

Education

Bachelor's degree in human resources or Business Administration

Tools

Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)

Sourcing Tools

Job description

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You will have access to:

• Opportunities for career development and learning.
• A supportive environment where you can thrive both professionally and personally.
• A chance to be part of innovations that truly make a difference in people’s lives.

Talent Sourcing & Market Insights

• Source candidates using multiple channels (job boards, social media, Boolean search, etc.).
• Build and maintain a pipeline of high-quality talent for current and future hiring needs.
• Manage job postings across platforms to attract qualified candidates.
• Excel and prepare talent mapping and market insights using PowerPoint for hiring discussions and strategy planning.

Talent Acquisition Operations & Administration

• Support end-to-end recruitment activities: candidate screening, interview scheduling, and offer coordination.
• Assist country TA teams with administrative processes to ensure a smooth candidate and hiring manager experience.
• Ensure adherence to local labor regulations and Abbott’s internal policies throughout the recruitment process.

Business Partnership & Inclusive Hiring

• Collaborate with TA Partners and hiring managers to understand role requirements and business needs.
• Support diversity sourcing initiatives to attract talent from underrepresented backgrounds.
• Provide guidance on inclusive hiring practices and contribute to Abbott’s Diversity & Inclusion goals.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our team, focusing on sourcing exceptional candidates across Asia Pacific. And slowly developing to source provide market mapping, talent insights. Meanwhile to performing TA operations, and supporting local TA administration.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5 to 7 years of experience in talent acquisition or recruitment.
• Familiarity with the Asian talent landscape and market dynamics.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience using applicant tracking systems (ATS) and sourcing tools.
• Understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) principles.
• Able to read and write in Mandarin/Chinese.

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Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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