Talent Acquisition Specialist

foodpanda; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

foodpanda is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to act as a strategic recruitment partner for our regional Data & Analytics teams across APAC and EU. You will own end-to-end lifecycle from sourcing and hiring to onboarding and internal mobility.

You will manage full lifecycle, partner with hiring managers, and ensure compliant processes while maintaining a strong employer brand across regional markets in a fast-paced tech environment.

Qualifications

• . A degree in a relevant discipline.
• 2–6 years of Talent Acquisition experience in tech/startup environments.
• Experience thriving in fast-paced, entrepreneurial settings.
• Proficiency with LinkedIn Recruiter and modern sourcing tools.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication in English.
• Cross-border hiring experience across APAC and EU is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment lifecycle from sourcing to onboarding.
• Oversee offers, contracts, and expatriate hiring compliance.
• Lead internal and external recruitment activities and mobility.
• Partner with hiring managers to define strategy and pipelines in talent acquisition.
• Own hiring pipeline and meet targets across volume and niche roles.
• Translate business needs into compelling job descriptions and candidate profiles.
• Maintain ATS data quality and protect employer brand.

Skills

Talent acquisition

Sourcing

LinkedIn Recruiter

Stakeholder management

Interview techniques

Employer branding

Education

Degree in a relevant discipline

Tools

ATS

LinkedIn Recruiter

Job description

Job Description

As a Talent Acquisition Specialist, you will serve as a strategic recruitment partner to our regional Data & Analytics team. You will own the end-to-end talent lifecycle, from sourcing and hiring to onboarding and internal mobility, ensuring we attract and retain top data talent across APAC and EU.

Responsibilities

• Managing the full recruitment lifecycle — from offer and contractual agreements to onboarding, ensuring compliance with local legislation, including expatriate hiring processes.
• Leading all internal and external recruitment activities, including internal mobility initiatives.
• Partnering with hiring managers to execute recruitment strategies to attract diverse, high-quality talent with the right skills and capabilities.
• Owning and managing your hiring pipeline end-to-end, delivering on targets and timelines across both volume and niche roles.
• Developing a deep understanding of the business, stakeholder needs, and key talent markets to proactively advise on hiring decisions.
• Translating business needs into compelling job descriptions and clearly defined candidate profiles, providing actionable market insights to guide decision-making.
• Maintaining the ATS system, ensuring data accuracy, process excellence, and high-quality job advertisements that protect and enhance our employer brand.

Qualifications

• A degree in a relevant discipline.
• Around 2–6 years of Talent Acquisition experience, with a strong track record in both niche hiring (e.g., Tech, Product, Data & Analytics) and high-volume recruitment.
• Experience thriving in fast-paced, entrepreneurial or tech/startup environments.
• Proficiency in LinkedIn Recruiter and other modern sourcing tools, with the ability to creatively engage and attract top talent.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with a consultative approach.
• Excellent communication skills and fluency in English (our corporate language).
• Solid experience applying a variety of interview techniques and assessment methods to identify and select high-quality talent.
• Exposure to cross-border hiring across APAC and EU markets would be an added advantage.

Benefits

• A dynamic and challenging work environment.
• A company committed to developing you personally and professionally.
• A great working atmosphere with regular company and team events.
• A vibrant and international team committed to diversity and inclusion.
• Responsibility from day one in a fast growing and global company.
• Other benefits include free food, health and dental insurance, and learning and development opportunities!