Talent Acquisition Specialist

Meinhardt EPCM Sdn. Bhd.; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 78,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Miscellaneous allowance

Dental

Parking

Private Retirement Scheme

Hospital & Surgical Insurance

Job summary

Meinhardt EPCM Sdn. Bhd. is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to lead the recruitment lifecycle and optimize hiring strategies in Malaysia. You will partner with HODs to identify manpower needs, build robust pipelines, and drive employer branding while overseeing expatriate work permits and mobility.

You will also support broader HR operations, employee engagement, compliance, and strategic HR projects, maintaining audit-ready records and updating policies for local labour laws.

Qualifications

• Degree in HR or related discipline.
• 8+ years of HR experience, Engineering & Construction mass recruitment.
• Experience with RPO and/or Headhunters is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of local labour laws and HR processes.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Lead and optimize the complete recruitment process from sourcing to onboarding.
• Maintain Talent Pipeline for ad hoc hiring or fast tracker projects.
• Work with hiring managers to understand manpower requirements and fulfil open positions.
• Develop proactive talent pipelines using portals, referrals, and networking.
• Update recruitment trackers daily and report HR metrics to Heads of Department monthly.
• Own expatriate onboarding, work pass applications, renewals, and immigration matters.
• Manage compliance for foreign talent, CIDB green cards, and local laws.
• Plan and run employee engagement programs and welfare initiatives.
• Audit-ready HR records and be the main contact for internal/external audits.
• Review/update HR policies and Employee Handbook for legal alignment.

Skills

Manpower planning

Stakeholder management

Expatriate onboarding

HR analytics

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related discipline

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Talent Acquisition Specialist to lead our recruitment lifecycle and optimize our talent acquisition strategies. In this role, you will partner closely with hiring managers to identify manpower needs, build robust talent pipelines, drive employer branding initiatives, and oversee specialized expatriate work permit and mobility functions. Beyond recruitment, this role plays a key supporting hand in broader HR operations, employee engagement, compliance, and strategic HR projects.

Key responsibilities

Lead and optimize the complete recruitment process, from sourcing and interviewing candidates to managing offers and onboarding new hires. Maintain Talent Pipeline for ad hoc hiring needs or fast tracker projects.

Work closely with hiring managers to understand manpower requirements and ensure timely fulfilment of open positions.

Build a strong, proactive talent pipeline utilizing job portals, employee referrals, and active networking. Develop innovative strategies to attract high-quality candidates and maintain a healthy candidate database.

Update recruitment tracker daily and update the stakeholder weekly. Utilize HR metrics and analytics to report on hiring trends to Heads of Department (HODs) monthly.

Maintain and update recruitment trackers and onboarding decks; actively participate in and initiate employer branding activities.

Serve as the subject matter expert for expatriate onboarding, taking full ownership of work pass applications, renewals, and related immigration matters.

Manage all specialized compliance requirements for foreign talent, including securing and maintaining CIDB green cards and ensuring alignment with local immigration and labour laws.

Plan and execute employee engagement programs and welfare initiatives to foster a positive, high-performing work culture.

Maintain all HR records and processes in an audit-ready state, acting as the primary contact for internal and external HR audits.

Review and update company HR policies, procedures, and the Employee Handbook to ensure ongoing alignment with local labour laws.

About you

Degree in Human Resources or any related discipline.

At least 8 years of relevant HR working experience, with extensive experience in Engineering & Construction mass recruitment. Prior experience working with RPO and/or Headhunters will be an added advantage.

Sound knowledge of HR operational processes and a strong understanding of local labour laws and legislation.

Familiar with Microsoft Office – particularly, word, excel and power point.

High Integrity: Demonstrates unwavering integrity with the ability to maintain strict confidentiality regarding sensitive information.

Communication & Interpersonal Skills: Possesses strong interpersonal skills with exceptional influencing, communication, and written English capabilities.

Analytical & Problem-Solving: Strong analytical mindset to resolve issues effectively.

Adaptability: Able to deal productively with ambiguity and organizational change.

Continuous Learning: Driven by a passion for ongoing learning and professional process improvement.

Teamwork: Acts as a reliable, supportive, and collaborative team member.

Preference will be given to candidates who are available for immediate joining or can serve a short notice period.

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Engineering & Project Management Services 51-100 employees

BE PART OF AN INTERNATIONAL ENGINEERING CONSULTANCY GROUP

We are a well-established professional multi-disciplinary engineering practice with overseas offices in the region, providing a full spectrum of consulting engineering services. In line with our growing operations, we now invite suitably qualified, committed, team-oriented and dynamic candidates to join us.

About us

The Meinhardt Group's commitment to Malaysia has increased dramatically since we established our Kuala Lumpur office in year 1991. Meinhardt Malaysia has become a virtual centre for design and engineering excellence, combining the technical resources and expertise of the entire Meinhardt Group with the knowledge and skills of our local engineers and technicians. We deliver sound, cost-effective and innovative solutions that will serve clients long into the future.

Product & Services

We are an international multi-disciplinary organisation of Consulting Engineers, planners and managers providing consulting services in Civil, Structural, Electrical, Mechanical, Transportation and related engineering disciplines. The Meinhardt Group of Companies also provides principal consultancy, project management, construction management and planning services.

BE PART OF AN INTERNATIONAL ENGINEERING CONSULTANCY GROUP

We are a well-established professional multi-disciplinary engineering practice with overseas offices in the region, providing a full spectrum of consulting engineering services. In line with our growing operations, we now invite suitably qualified, committed, team-oriented and dynamic candidates to join us.

About us

The Meinhardt Group's commitment to Malaysia has increased dramatically since we established our Kuala Lumpur office in year 1991. Meinhardt Malaysia has become a virtual centre for design and engineering excellence, combining the technical resources and expertise of the entire Meinhardt Group with the knowledge and skills of our local engineers and technicians. We deliver sound, cost-effective and innovative solutions that will serve clients long into the future.

Product & Services

We are an international multi-disciplinary organisation of Consulting Engineers, planners and managers providing consulting services in Civil, Structural, Electrical, Mechanical, Transportation and related engineering disciplines. The Meinhardt Group of Companies also provides principal consultancy, project management, construction management and planning services.

Perks and benefits

• Medical
• Miscellaneous allowance
• Dental
• Parking
• Private Retirement Scheme, Hospital & Surgical Ins

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