Talent Acquisition Associate (Contract)

Celestica; Penang; On-site; MYR 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Celestica in Malaysia's Penang invites a motivated Talent Acquisition Associate to join our in-house team. You will support end-to-end recruitment, partner with hiring managers, and deliver a positive candidate experience in a fast-paced environment.

You will source candidates, screen resumes, coordinate interviews, maintain ATS records, and help with employer branding and recruitment projects. Fresh graduates welcomed; 1–2 years preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment from sourcing to onboarding.
• Source candidates via LinkedIn, job portals, referrals and internal databases.
• Screen resumes and conduct initial interviews.
• Coordinate interviews between candidates, HRBP, and hiring managers.
• Maintain candidate records in the ATS and provide updates.
• Support posting, pipeline management, scheduling, and offer coordination.
• Build talent pipelines for current and future roles.
• Prepare recruitment reports and participate in employer branding activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Proactive

Attention to detail

MS Office/Google Workspace

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Admin, Psychology or related field

Tools

ATS software

LinkedIn

Job portals

Microsoft Office/Google Workspace

Job description

Talent Acquisition Associate We are looking for a motivated and result-oriented in house recruiter to join our Talent Acquisition team. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about connecting people with opportunities, enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, and is keen to build a career in recruitment. You will support the end-to-end recruitment process, work closely with hiring managers and stakeholders and help deliver a positive candidate experience.

Responsibilities

• Managing end-to-end recruitment activities, from sourcing to onboarding stage.
• Source and identify potential candidates through LinkedIn, job portals, internal databases, referrals, and other channels.
• Review resumes and conduct initial candidate screening based on job requirements.
• Coordinate interviews between candidates, HRBP, and hiring managers.
• Maintain accurate candidate and recruitment records in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
• Communicate with candidates throughout the recruitment process and ensure a positive candidate experience.
• Support job posting, candidate pipeline management, interview scheduling, and offer coordination.
• Build and maintain talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs.
• Prepare recruitment reports and provide updates on hiring progress when required.
• Support recruitment projects, employer branding activities, career fairs, and other Talent Acquisition initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field.

Required Skills

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proactive, resourceful, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
• Good attention to detail and follow-through.
• Comfortable working with recruitment systems, LinkedIn, job portals, and Microsoft Office/Google Workspace.

Preferred Skills

• 1–2 years of experience in recruitment, talent acquisition field is preferred.
• Fresh graduates with a strong interest in recruitment are also encouraged to apply.