Talent Acquisition & HR Executive

Commodity Index Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Commodity Index Sdn Bhd in Kuala Lumpur is hiring a Talent Acquisition professional to lead the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle across regional teams.

You will proactively explore diverse sourcing channels, conduct structured interviews, and build a strong junior talent pipeline through campus relations with Monash, Sunway, and UM. The role requires Mandarin and English fluency, and collaboration with HRBP for onboarding and development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HRM, Business Admin, Psychology, or related field.
• 2–4 years in talent acquisition, agency recruitment, or HR operations.
• Solid knowledge of Malaysia Employment Act and statutory compliance (EPF, SOCSO, EIS, PCB).
• Fluent in Mandarin for daily collaboration with HQ in China.
• Fluent in English for local stakeholder engagement and sourcing.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment lifecycle across regional teams.
• Proactively explore diverse talent acquisition channels to improve quality and ROI.
• Conduct structured interviews and assessments to evaluate skills and fit.
• Lead campus relations with universities to build a junior talent pipeline.
• Support HRBP day-to-day operations including onboarding and L&D.

Skills

Interviewing

Stakeholder management

Sourcing

Data-driven decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in HRM / Business Admin / Psychology

Tools

MS Office Suite

ATS/HRIS (Lark/Feishu)

Job description

COMMODITY INDEX SDN. BHD. is the local operating entity of Shanghai Metals Market (SMM) in Malaysia. SMM is a leading global provider of metals and mining industry data, benchmarks, professional insights, and event services. Headquartered in Shanghai, we are expanding our global footprint, with our Kuala Lumpur office playing a vital role as a regional hub.

Join COMMODITY INDEX SDN. BHD. to build a global HR career and help us shape our regional team in a fast-paced, high-growth environment!

Key Responsibilities

Target-Driven Recruitment: Manage the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle to fulfill hiring demands across regional teams efficiently and effectively.

Channel Innovation & Sourcing: Proactively explore, build, and optimize diverse talent acquisition channels (JobStreet, LinkedIn, Hiredly, social media, referrals, etc.) to enhance candidate quality and ROI.

Talent Selection & Experience: Conduct structured interviews and competency assessments to evaluate skills and cultural fit, while ensuring a premium candidate experience.

Campus & University Relations: Execute campus recruitment initiatives and foster relationships with key universities (e.g., Monash, Sunway, UM) to build a sustainable junior talent pipeline.

HRBP & Operational Support: Assist HRBP in day-to-day HR operations, including local onboarding/offboarding, local employee relations, and supporting learning & development (L&D) programs.

Data Insights & Reporting: Track key recruitment metrics (Time-to-Hire, Cost-per-Hire, Channel Yield) and leverage data to optimize recruitment strategies.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related discipline.

Experience: 2–4 years of hands-on experience in talent acquisition, agency recruitment, or HR operations. Familiarity with the full hiring lifecycle is required.

Local HR Knowledge: Solid working knowledge of the Malaysia Employment Act and statutory compliance (EPF, SOCSO, EIS, PCB).

Mandarin (Fluent): Essential for daily seamless communication, reporting, and cross-functional collaboration with HQ stakeholders in China.

English (Fluent): Essential for local stakeholder engagement, interviewing, and candidate sourcing in Malaysia and overseas markets.

Tools & Tech: Proficient in MS Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint). Experience with regional job portals (JobStreet, LinkedIn, Hiredly) and ATS/HRIS software (e.g., Lark/Feishu) is a strong plus.

Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills with a positive, "can-do" attitude.

High resilience, adaptability, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

A strong growth mindset with a passion for long-term career progression in HR.

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