Talent Acquisition Lead - People Strategy & Hiring Excellence

Ouji; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FMCG firm in Kuala Lumpur is looking for a skilled Talent Acquisition Manager. In this role, you will lead the recruitment team, ensuring effective hiring practices and maintaining high hiring standards. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in Talent Acquisition, a Bachelor’s degree or relevant certification, and demonstrated success in managing recruitment strategies. This role offers a chance to shape a high-performing team dedicated to excellence in recruitment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Talent Acquisition, preferably in fast-paced industries.
• Proven expertise in end-to-end recruitment, including mass hiring.
• Strong experience in leading recruitment teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Talent Acquisition team for effective hiring.
• Establish hiring standards to prevent candidate mismatches.
• Collaborate to strengthen recruitment effectiveness.

Skills

Talent Acquisition

Recruitment Strategy

Team Management

FMCG Experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree or professional certification

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Talent Acquisition team to ensure the hiring of the right talent for the right roles across the organization.
• Establish and maintain strong hiring standards and clear benchmarks to prevent mismatches between candidates and positions.
• Work closely and collaboratively with the team to strengthen recruitment effectiveness and consistency.
• Build a united, high-performing recruitment team with strong alignment on hiring quality and decision-making.
• Act as a role model and strategic leader for Talent Acquisition, setting best practices and driving hiring excellence.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Talent Acquisition, preferably within FMCG or fast-paced industries.
• Bachelor’s degree or relevant professional certification required.
• Proven expertise in end-to-end recruitment, including mass and bulk hiring.
• Strong experience leading and managing a recruitment team.
• Deep understanding of hiring strategies, best practices, and building high-performing teams.