Talent Acquisition Manager

Wikicareer Sdn. Bhd.; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading beauty brand provider is searching for a Talent Acquisition Manager to enhance their hiring efforts, particularly for senior and critical roles. The ideal candidate will have an extensive background in headhunting from top FMCG brands and will work closely with hiring leaders to drive effective employer branding and recruitment marketing projects. Responsibilities include managing end-to-end recruitment processes, building talent pipelines, and ensuring hiring practices align with company standards.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Talent Acquisition, focusing on senior roles.
• Strong track record of hiring from major brands in FMCG or beauty sectors.
• Hands-on experience with sourcing tools and talent outreach.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end recruitment for senior and niche positions.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand requirements and expectations.
• Execute market mapping and proactive headhunting.

Skills

Headhunting

Talent mapping

Stakeholder management

Sourcing tools expertise

Employer branding

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

Job platforms

Job description

Our client is one of the top beauty brand in the market. They are looking for a Talent Acquisition Manager to strengthen their hiring capabilities, especially for senior/critical roles. This role requires someone who can headhunt strategically, tap into talent from top-tier FMCG brands, and partner closely with hiring leaders to deliver quality hires fast while also driving employer branding and recruitment marketing projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end recruitment for senior, niche, and hard-to-fill positions.
• Partner closely with hiring managers and cross-functional stakeholders to deeply understand hiring requirements, role expectations, and team structure.
• Execute market mapping, competitor talent identification, and proactive headhunting—especially from leading FMCG/beauty brands.
• Build and maintain strong talent pipelines through LinkedIn sourcing, networking, referrals, and targeted search strategies.
• Driving strategic hiring plans, prioritization, and recruitment reporting.
• Lead in employer branding and recruitment branding projects.
• Improve candidate experience and hiring efficiency by recommending process enhancements and best practices.
• Ensure hiring practices align with internal policies, timelines, and quality expectations.

Requirements

• Proven experience in Talent Acquisition, with strong exposure to headhunting / direct sourcing for senior roles.
• Strong track record hiring from or competing against big brands (FMCG / Beauty / Retail / Consumer brands preferred).
• Hands-on in sourcing tools (LinkedIn Recruiter, job platforms) and skilled in talent mapping and outreach.
• Strong stakeholder management—able to influence, advise, and align with multiple departments.
• Experience contributing to or leading employer branding / recruitment marketing initiatives is a strong plus.