Talent Acquisition Lead, SEA

Otis Elevator Co.; Johor; On-site; MYR 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A global elevator and escalator manufacturing company is seeking a Talent Acquisition Lead based in Johor, Malaysia. The candidate will oversee recruitment strategies for Southeast Asia, manage a team of recruiters, and engage with business leaders to attract top talent. Ideal candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related field, have over 8 years of experience in Talent Acquisition, and demonstrate strong stakeholder management and communication skills. Proficiency in recruitment systems such as Workday is a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in Talent Acquisition, including 3 years in a leadership role.
• Experience in managing regional recruitment across multiple countries is essential.
• Strong knowledge of Southeast Asia talent markets and recruitment best practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute talent acquisition strategies aligned with business goals.
• Oversee full-cycle recruitment for all SEA countries.
• Lead and develop a team of recruiters.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Data-driven decision-making

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

Workday

Avature

Job description

Location

Johore, Malaysia

Reports To

Director, Talent Acquisition, APAC

Role Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Talent Acquisition (TA) Lead to oversee recruitment across Southeast Asia. This role is pivotal in driving end-to-end hiring strategies, ensuring operational excellence, and building strong partnerships with business leaders to attract top talent. The TA Lead will manage a team of recruiters, optimize processes, and deliver a best‑in‑class candidate and stakeholder experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership – Develop and execute talent acquisition strategies aligned with business goals for SEA. – Partner with regional and global stakeholders to forecast hiring needs and workforce planning.
• Operational Excellence – Oversee full‑cycle recruitment for all SEA countries, ensuring timely and quality hires. – Drive process consistency, compliance, and data integrity across systems (Workday, Avature).
• Team Management – Lead, coach, and develop a team of recruiters to achieve performance targets. – Foster collaboration and knowledge sharing across markets.
• Stakeholder Engagement – Act as a trusted advisor to business leaders, providing market insights and talent solutions. – Manage agency relationships and negotiate contracts to optimize cost and quality.
• Employer Branding – Champion employer branding initiatives and campus engagement programs to strengthen talent pipelines.
• Metrics & Reporting – Monitor and report on recruitment KPIs, including time‑to‑fill, quality of hire, and diversity metrics. – Present insights and recommendations to leadership for continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in Talent Acquisition, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Proven track record in managing regional recruitment across multiple countries.
• Strong knowledge of SEA talent markets and recruitment best practices.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Proficiency in recruitment systems (Workday, Avature) and data‑driven decision‑making is an added advantage.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, matrix environment.