Talent Acquisition Lead

VHR Consultancy; Selangor; On-site; MYR 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in precision instruments seeks a Talent Acquisition Lead to oversee recruitment strategies. This role involves full-cycle recruitment, stakeholder management, and enhancing employer branding. Candidates should have over 8 years of experience, with a strong background in managing diverse hiring processes within a multinational environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in recruitment with 3+ years in a leadership role.
• Experience in multinational environments.
• Strong command of English, excellent interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end recruitment activities across business units.
• Develop pipelines for niche roles through sourcing strategies.
• Monitor hiring metrics and provide strategic insights.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Recruitment marketing

Interpersonal skills

Sourcing techniques

Results-driven mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration

Bachelor’s degree in Psychology

Tools

Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)

HRIS

Workday

Job description

Our Client:

A global leader in precision instruments and services for various industries including laboratory, industrial, and food retailing. This organization is renowned for its innovation-driven approach and strong commitment to quality and operational excellence across its international network.

Role Overview:

The Talent Acquisition Lead plays a critical role in shaping and executing the hiring strategy for the organization. This role requires deep expertise in full-cycle recruitment and stakeholder management to attract top-tier talent across functions. The position serves as a strategic partner to business leaders, enhancing workforce capability and aligning talent strategies with overall organizational goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage end-to-end recruitment activities across business units, ensuring alignment with manpower planning and business growth targets.
• Partner closely with hiring managers and HR business partners to understand talent requirements, workforce planning, and organizational structures.
• Build robust pipelines for niche and critical roles through proactive sourcing strategies, market mapping, and talent pooling.
• Leverage digital recruitment tools, social media platforms, and internal systems to identify and engage with top talent efficiently.
• Implement and continuously improve recruiting processes, KPIs, and systems to drive efficiency, candidate experience, and hiring quality.
• Oversee employer branding initiatives in alignment with corporate HR and marketing, representing the company at external events and job fairs to enhance visibility.
• Conduct structured interviews and guide hiring managers in competency-based selection and fair evaluation practices.
• Monitor hiring metrics and provide strategic insights and reports to senior leadership for continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with global hiring standards, diversity and inclusion policies, and local labor regulations across all recruitment activities.
• Mentor junior team members and collaborate with regional/global TA teams to share best practices and align on recruitment strategies.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology or related discipline.
• Minimum 8 years of progressive experience in recruitment, with at least 3 years in a talent acquisition leadership or business partnering role within a multinational environment.
• Proven track record in managing volume and specialist hiring across multiple business functions and regions.
• Strong knowledge of sourcing techniques, recruitment marketing, and talent intelligence tools.
• Familiarity with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and HRIS; Workday experience will be a strong advantage.
• Exceptional stakeholder management, interpersonal, and influencing skills.
• Results-driven mindset with the ability to work independently and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent command of English, both written and verbal.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.