Talent Acquisition Specialist

Cosmx Technology Malaysia Sdn Bhd; Kulim; On-site; MYR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Kulim, Kedah is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to manage end-to-end recruitment for direct-labour roles. The role involves planning recruitment strategies, sourcing candidates, conducting interviews, and ensuring compliance with hiring policies. Ideal candidates should have a diploma/degree in Human Resource Management and 2–6 years of relevant experience in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. This position offers a dynamic work environment and a chance to contribute to the organization's growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–6 years of experience in Talent Acquisition or recruiting.
• Experience in high-volume hiring in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Experience in conducting walk-in interviews and managing recruitment processes.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute direct-labour recruitment activities.
• Partner with departments to understand hiring needs.
• Source candidates through various channels for quick deployment.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Teamwork spirit

Knowledge of Bahasa Malaysia & English

Education

Diploma/Degree in Human Resource Management or Business Studies

Job description

Position Overview

Cosmx Technology Malaysia Sdn Bhd – Kulim, Kedah

Cosmx Technology & Battery: A manufacturing site with a future plan of hiring 800–1000 people in year 2026 and a long-term workforce size of 2,000 employees.

The Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for planning, executing, and managing end-to-end recruitment activities for all Direct-Labour positions, including operators, technicians, operation workers and warehouse crew. This role ensures manpower readiness to support production demands, business expansion, and workforce stability.

Job Description

1. Recruitment Strategy & Planning

• Forecast and plan monthly/quarterly Direct-Labour hiring based on production schedules, headcount plans, and attrition trends.
• Partner with respective Head of Department to understand manpower requirements and skills needed.
• Develop high-volume recruitment strategies for Direct-Labour roles.

2. Sourcing & Talent Pipeline

• Source candidates through job portals, walk-in interviews, career fairs, agencies and social media.
• Build and maintain a talent pool of experienced operators/technicians for quick deployment.
• Work with recruitment agencies, vocational schools and government employment centres to secure manpower supply.

3. Interviewing & Selection

• Conduct screening, pre-interviews, schedule interviews between candidates and hiring managers.
• Ensure selection process aligns with skill requirements, shift needs, and production environment.
• Support mass interview sessions, on-the-spot hiring events, and walk-in recruitment.

4. Hiring Operations

• Manage offer issuance, employment contracts, pre-employment checks and onboarding preparation.
• Coordinate start dates, badge/locker key issuance and orientation sessions.
• Ensure timely fulfilment of Direct-Labour vacancies to avoid production downtime.

5. Recruitment Process Improvement

• Track recruitment KPIs: time-to-fill, hiring cost, offer acceptance rate, retention rate etc.
• Improve hiring processes for efficiency and reduce attrition among newly hired Direct-Labour.
• Maintain accurate recruitment reports and dashboards.

6. Employer Branding

• Support employer branding for blue-collar workforce: recruitment marketing posters, social media posts, on-site banners, job fairs.
• Promote the company as an employer of choice for operators/technicians.

7. Compliance & Administration

• Ensure hiring practices comply with company policies, Employment Act, and labour regulations.
• Manage recruitment documentation, candidate database, and audit requirements.

Requirements

• Possess at least a Diploma/Degree in Human Resource Management, Business Studies, or equivalent.
• At least 2–6 years of working experiences as Talent Acquisition/Recruiter in high-volume hiring, preferably in a fast-paced manufacturing industry.
• Able to communicate in Bahasa Malaysia & English language. Mandarin language will be a plus.
• Possess strong communication and people-interaction skills with team-work spirit.
• Experience in handling walk-in interviews, recruitment agencies, or mass hiring events.
• Willing to work at our new manufacturing site - Karangan, Kedah.