Talent Acquisition Executive – IT

Tentacle Technologies; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm is seeking driven recruiters to source, screen, and place IT professionals across various client engagements. The role involves managing candidate relationships, coordinating interviews, and achieving hiring targets. Ideal candidates will have at least 2 years of recruitment experience, a solid understanding of the IT job market, and strong communication skills in English and Bahasa Malaysia. Competitive compensation and career growth opportunities are offered in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary plus performance incentives

Exposure to diverse industries

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 2+ years of recruitment experience in IT or technology.
• Proven track record in talent acquisition.
• Strong understanding of IT terminology and roles.
• Good communication skills in Bahasa Malaysia are essential.

Responsibilities

• Source candidates using various platforms and networks.
• Screen candidates for technical and cultural fit.
• Coordinate interviews between candidates and managers.
• Maintain accurate records in recruitment systems.
• Meet hiring targets and contribute to team goals.

Skills

Recruitment experience

Communication skills in English

Familiarity with Malaysian job market

Knowledge of IT roles

Self-motivated

Education

Degree

Tools

Applicant Tracking Systems

LinkedIn Recruiter

Job description

Tentacle Tech is an IT and software development consulting company serving some of Malaysia's largest enterprises. We deliver technology solutions, software development services, and IT consulting across multiple industries.

The Role

We're looking for driven recruiters to join our team. You'll be responsible for sourcing, screening, and placing IT professionals across a variety of client engagements. This is a fast-paced role where you'll work closely with delivery teams to identify top technical talent.

What You'll Do

• Source candidates through job portals, LinkedIn, referrals, and your own network
• Screen and assess candidates for technical skills, domain expertise, and cultural fit
• Coordinate interviews between candidates and hiring managers
• Manage candidate relationships throughout the recruitment cycle
• Maintain accurate records in our recruitment system
• Meet hiring targets and contribute to team goals

What We're Looking For

• 2+ years of recruitment experience, preferably in IT or technology
• Proven experience in recruitment or talent acquisition
• Familiarity with the Malaysian job market and IT talent landscape
• Good understanding of IT roles and technical terminology
• Knowledge of Applicant Tracking Systems and candidate databases
• Strong communication skills in English and Bahasa Malaysia
• Mandarin language skills are a strong advantage
• Self‑motivated with the ability to work independently and hit targets
• Proficient with recruitment tools, job portals, and LinkedIn Recruiter
• Degree holder

What We Offer

• Competitive salary plus performance incentives
• Exposure to diverse industries and enterprise clients
• Career growth opportunities in a growing organisation