Talent Acquisition Specialist

OrgScale Recruitment Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized recruitment agency in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Founding Talent Acquisition Partner to manage the entire recruitment lifecycle. This role demands resourcefulness and grit, focusing on pipeline ownership, data protocol implementation, and process optimization. The ideal candidate has over 2 years of recruiting experience and excels in complex environments. Competitive compensation and professional growth opportunities await those ready to build a best-in-class agency in a dynamic setting.

Benefits

Highly competitive base salary

Performance-based commission

Professional growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2+ years of professional recruiting experience in an agency setting or high-volume roles.
• Proven ability to establish disciplined data management systems.
• Exceptional communication skills with a high degree of business acumen.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full recruitment cycle from client intake to successful placement.
• Design and implement core operational procedures.
• Guide complex compensation and contract negotiations.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Self-motivated

Resourcefulness

Data management skills

Process optimization

Job description

About Us: The Truth Upfront (Read This First)

We are a BRAND NEW, specialized recruitment agency built to deliver high-quality talent in complex, niche sectors across Southeast Asia.

• This is not a job for coasting. We are building our operations from scratch while simultaneously fulfilling critical headcount demands for our clients.
• We require grit, resourcefulness, and exceptional performance. You will not inherit established processes, tools, or templates; you will help define them.
• We are currently in the Strategic Setup phase: We need a TA Partner who can implement robust and precise data management protocols to run a high-volume pipeline effectively while evaluating and leading the integration of our future core technology stack.
• We are looking for a Founding TA Partner, not just an employee. You must be prepared for the grind that comes with launching a successful agency.
• If you thrive in ambiguity, love process optimization, and are driven by high reward for high effort, this is your chance to build something significant. If you are seeking something stable or low-pressure, this is not the right fit.

The Opportunity: Build, Deliver, and Scale

We are seeking a Grindy, Smart, and Highly Resourceful Talent Acquisition Specialist to own the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle. Your success in this role directly correlates with the agency's success.

Key Responsibilities: The Build & Delivery Mandate

1. Foundational Delivery & Resourcefulness
   • Pipeline Ownership: Manage the full recruitment cycle from client intake to successful placement (Time-to-Fill and Quality of Hire are paramount KPIs).
   • Scrappy Sourcing: Utilise every tool and methodology available to source candidates for hard-to-fill, niche regional roles. Your ability to find talent where others fail is key.
   • Data Protocol Implementation: Design and execute precise data management protocols to ensure all candidate information, pipeline stages, and metrics are tracked accurately for reporting and compliance purposes.
   • Expectation Management: Conduct intense vetting, not only on skills but also on candidate suitability for unique industry demands (e.g., regional movement, shift work), managing these expectations transparently.
2. Process Optimization & Strategic Partnership
   • Process Design: Work closely with leadership to design, implement, and refine the agency’s core operational procedures (SOPs, reporting metrics). You are the process owner.
   • Tech Strategy & Evaluation: Actively research, evaluate, and provide clear recommendations on the best long-term ATS/CRM solutions for the agency, focusing on functionality, cost, and efficiency, and eventually lead its setup.
   • Market Intelligence: Act as a strategic partner by providing real-time, actionable insights on market salary benchmarks, talent scarcity, and competitive factors to inform pricing and client strategy.
3. Client & Candidate Management
   • High-Touch Experience: Ensure an exceptional and high-integrity experience for both clients and candidates, reflecting the premium quality of our service.
   • Offer Negotiation: Expertly guide complex compensation and contract negotiations to secure placements efficiently.

What We Are Looking For: The TA Partner Profile

• Minimum of 2+ years of professional recruiting experience, with proven success in an agency setting or high-volume, challenging in-house TA roles.
• A "10x" Mindset: You are not just proactive; you are resourceful, highly self-motivated, and capable of operating autonomously without constant supervision.
• Proven ability to establish and maintain highly disciplined data management and tracking systems in resource-lean environments.
• Proven track record in sourcing and placing candidates for non-standard, regional, or niche roles. Experience in BPO or regional placement is a plus.
• Exceptional communication skills and a high degree of business acumen.
• A process fanatic who loves clean data, efficiency, and solving complex operational problems (especially mapping out systems before they are automated).

Why Join Us? (The Rewards of the Grind)

• Impact: This is a career-defining role. You will be instrumental in building the agency's success from the ground up, receiving recognition and rewards commensurate with that effort.
• Compensation: Highly competitive base salary + a lucrative, performance-based commission structure tied directly to the agency's delivery success.
• Growth: Uncapped professional growth and potential equity/seniority opportunities as we rapidly scale.

If you are ready for the challenge of building a best-in-class agency, please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your experience in high-impact recruiting and why you are ready for the grind of a new venture.