Talent Acquisition Partner (Technology), MY

Standard Chartered; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

An international bank is seeking a proactive Talent Acquisition Partner to enhance its recruitment process. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of recruitment experience, focusing on technology roles, and be proficient in using ATS. This role offers the opportunity to shape hiring strategies, promote diversity, and engage with various stakeholders to ensure the right candidates are hired effectively.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working options

Core bank funding for retirement savings

Proactive wellbeing support

Time-off including parental leave and sabbatical

Culture of continuous learning

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years proven experience in recruitment, ideally in technology hiring.
• Proficient in using ATS and other recruitment software.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in hiring practices.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver innovative sourcing strategies.
• Analyze recruitment metrics to refine strategies.
• Ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.

Skills

Recruitment experience

Communication skills

Data analysis

Diversity commitment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

ATS

Job description

We are seeking a proactive and results-driven Talent Acquisition Partner to join our dynamic HR team. This role involves sourcing, attracting, and hiring top talent while enhancing our employer brand and ensuring an efficient recruitment process.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and deliver innovative sourcing strategies and solutions to meet business growth needs
• Develop, plan, and implement strategies to attract a diverse pool of candidates and promote an inclusive hiring process
• Develop multi-hire sourcing approaches (including social media, job boards, and networking) to identify and engage potential candidates to fulfill the hiring needs
• Manage various recruitment events (interns, campus, hiring drives, etc.) as required
• Analyze recruitment metrics and trends to refine strategies and improve hiring processes
• Ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment process, from initial contact to onboarding
• Adopt a continuous improvement approach towards the team and its processes
• Enhance the company’s employer brand through engaging content and active participation in industry events
• Be consultative to the hiring team where required, e.g., with interview guides, hiring processes, ensuring the right recruitment decisions are made, challenging the business’ recommendations, etc.
• Manage work-permit applications and extensions for new hires and in-country transfers where required
• Ensure pre-employment checks are completed in line with global minimum standards, managing any delays, etc.
• Ensure the operational effectiveness of the process and meet all Risk and Compliance requirements
• Maintain high levels of policy, process, and system knowledge and capability

Skills and Experience

• Minimum 5 years proven experience in recruitment, ideally specializing in technology hiring, preferably in multinational companies and financial industries
• Proficient in using ATS and other recruitment software
• Strong understanding of social media platforms and their role in recruitment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to analyze data and make informed decisions
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in hiring practices

Key Stakeholders

• The role works very closely with
• Business Stakeholders (Hiring Managers)
• HRBPs and other internal HR colleagues of other COEs e.g., Performance Rewards and Benefits (PRB), Employee Relations (ER), HRBPs, etc.
• Other team leads and hub leadership

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field

About Standard Chartered

We're an international bank, nimble enough to act, big enough for impact. For more than 170 years, we've worked to make a positive difference for our clients, communities, and each other. We question the status quo, love a challenge, and enjoy finding new opportunities to grow and do better than before. If you're looking for a career with purpose and want to work for a bank making a difference, we want to hear from you. We celebrate your unique talents and look forward to what you can bring to us.

Our purpose, to drive commerce and prosperity through our unique diversity, along with our brand promise, to be here for good, are achieved by how we each live our valued behaviors. When you work with us, you'll see how we value difference and advocate inclusion.

Together we:

• Do the right thing — be assertive, challenge one another, and live with integrity, while putting the client at the heart of what we do
• Never settle — continuously strive to improve and innovate, keeping things simple and learning from successes and failures
• Are better together — be yourself, be inclusive, see more good in others, and work collectively to build for the long term

What we offer

In line with our Fair Pay Charter, we offer a competitive salary and benefits to support your mental, physical, financial, and social wellbeing.

• Core bank funding for retirement savings, medical, and life insurance, with flexible and voluntary benefits available in some locations
• Time-off — including annual leave, parental/maternity (20 weeks), sabbatical (up to 12 months), and volunteering leave (3 days), plus a minimum of 30 days of annual and public holidays
• Flexible working options based on home and office locations, with flexible patterns
• Proactive wellbeing support — through Unmind, development courses, Employee Assistance Programme, sick leave, mental health first-aiders, and self-help toolkits
• A culture of continuous learning to support your growth, with reskilling and upskilling opportunities through various learning formats
• Inclusive and values-driven organization that embraces diversity, ensuring everyone feels respected and can reach their full potential

Recruitment Assessments

Some roles include assessments to help us understand your suitability. If invited, it indicates your application has progressed to an important stage.

Visit our careers website: www.sc.com/careers