Talent Acquisition Manager / Director (SEA)

YONNY BRAND MANAGEMENT (MY) SDN. BHD.; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational organization is seeking a Senior Talent Acquisition professional in Kuala Lumpur to align recruitment strategies with regional goals and ensure compliance with local regulations. Candidates must have over 8 years of recruitment experience, strong leadership skills, and familiarity with Southeast Asian markets. This role also involves optimizing hiring processes and managing a regional recruitment team. A Bachelor's degree in HR or related field is required, and proficiency in local languages is a plus.

Qualifications

• Over 8 years of recruitment experience, including more than 5 years in a leadership role.
• Familiarity with at least three Southeast Asian markets such as Vietnam, Thailand, and Singapore.
• Overseas education and cross-cultural management experience are highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Align recruitment goals with regional strategies and ensure execution.
• Optimize recruitment processes and ensure compliance with local laws.
• Lead recruitment for director-level and critical technical roles.
• Develop and manage the regional recruitment team and sourcing channels.
• Monitor immigration and employment regulations to ensure compliance.

Skills

Senior talent sourcing

Recruitment analytics

Policy compliance

Fluent in English

Proficiency in Southeast Asian languages

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field

Job description

Strategy Planning & Execution
Align with the company’s Southeast Asia expansion strategy to formulate mid- and long-term regional recruitment plans. Translate talent pipeline goals set by the Deputy HR GM into country-level hiring targets and ensure effective execution.

Recruitment System Development
Optimize end-to-end recruitment processes and establish standardized, compliant hiring frameworks in line with local labor laws and regulations across Southeast Asian markets.

Senior Talent Acquisition
Lead the recruitment of director-level and above executives and critical technical talent. Build and maintain a Southeast Asia senior talent map, expand sourcing channels (e.g., headhunters, industry networks), and oversee background checks and offer negotiations.

Team & Channel Management
Lead and develop the regional recruitment team by setting KPIs and training plans. Manage diversified sourcing channels, analyze cost-effectiveness, and innovate localized recruitment models (e.g., campus partnerships, community-based hiring).

Policy & Cross-Regional Collaboration
Monitor and interpret local immigration and employment regulations to ensure full compliance. Act as a bridge between business units and headquarters to resolve cross-border recruitment and coordination challenges.

Qualifications

Experience
Over 8 years of recruitment experience, including more than 5 years in a leadership role within multinational organizations operating in Southeast Asia. Demonstrated familiarity with at least three regional markets such as Vietnam, Thailand, and Singapore.

Education
Bachelor’s degree or above in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. Overseas education and cross-cultural management experience are highly preferred.

Core Competencies
Strong expertise in senior talent sourcing and recruitment analytics. High level of policy awareness and compliance sensitivity. Fluent in English; proficiency in Southeast Asian languages is a plus.

Professional Attributes
Resilient under pressure, highly adaptable to fast-paced overseas expansion, with a strong professional reputation and established talent networks.