Talent Acquisition Specialist

Exyte Malaysia Sdn Bhd; Penang; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Exyte Malaysia Sdn Bhd is seeking a proactive Talent Acquisition Specialist to manage end-to-end recruitment for Exyte Malaysia and Exentec Services Malaysia.

You will develop sourcing strategies, build talent pipelines, and partner with hiring managers to ensure timely, high-quality hires across construction, engineering, manufacturing, semiconductor, and related environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or related discipline.
• Minimum 3–5 years of Talent Acquisition / Recruitment experience.
• Proven end-to-end recruitment experience in corporate or project environments.
• Experience recruiting for construction, engineering, manufacturing/production, semiconductor, cleanroom, industrial, facilities, or similar technical environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage full recruitment lifecycle from requisition intake through sourcing, interviewing, offer management, and onboarding.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand manpower requirements and hiring priorities.
• Develop and execute targeted sourcing strategies for technical and non-technical roles.
• Source candidates via LinkedIn, job portals, networks, agencies, referrals, and other channels.
• Build talent pipelines and maintain strong candidate relationships.
• Screen and assess candidates against technical, functional, behavioral, and cultural-fit requirements.
• Coordinate interviews with hiring managers and stakeholders; manage offers and pre-employment processes.
• Ensure a positive candidate experience and maintain recruitment records in HR systems.

Skills

Talent Acquisition

Sourcing

Interviewing

Stakeholder Management

ATS

MS Office

Negotiation

English

Bahasa Malaysia

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/BA/Psychology

Diploma in HR/Business

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

Job portals

Applicant Tracking System

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are looking for a proactive and experienced Talent Acquisition Specialist to manage end-to-end recruitment activities for Exyte Malaysia and Exentec Services Malaysia.

The successful candidate will be responsible for developing effective sourcing strategies, building talent pipelines, managing recruitment processes, and partnering with hiring managers to ensure timely and high-quality hiring.

Candidates with prior recruitment experience in construction, engineering, manufacturing/production, semiconductor, cleanroom, industrial, facilities management, or project-based environments are highly preferred.

Key Responsibilities

Talent Acquisition & Recruitment

Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, from requisition intake through sourcing, interviewing, offer management, and onboarding.

Partner with hiring managers to understand manpower requirements, job specifications, organizational needs, and hiring priorities.

Develop and execute targeted sourcing strategies for both technical and non-technical positions.

Source candidates through LinkedIn, job portals, professional networks, recruitment agencies, referrals, and other talent channels.

Build and maintain strong talent pipelines for current and future hiring requirements.

Screen and assess candidates against technical, functional, behavioral, and cultural-fit requirements.

Coordinate and facilitate interviews with hiring managers and relevant stakeholders.

Manage offer preparation, salary discussions, candidate negotiations, and pre-employment processes.

Ensure a positive and professional candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.

Maintain accurate and up-to-date recruitment records and applicant information in the relevant HR/recruitment systems.

Business & Stakeholder Partnership

Act as a trusted Talent Acquisition partner to business leaders and hiring managers.

Provide market insights on talent availability, salary expectations, competitor hiring activities, and recruitment trends.

Advise hiring managers on sourcing strategies, candidate availability, selection criteria, and recruitment timelines.

Work closely with HR Business Partners and other HR stakeholders to support workforce planning and organizational growth.

Manage multiple vacancies and competing priorities in a fast-paced project and business environment.

Strengthen Exyte's employer brand and market presence as an employer of choice in Malaysia.

Participate in career fairs, recruitment events, university engagements, industry events, and other talent attraction initiatives.

Develop relationships with universities, technical institutions, professional associations, and external talent networks.

Proactively build talent pipelines for future business and project requirements.

Recruitment Reporting & Compliance

Monitor recruitment metrics including time-to-fill, time-to-hire, sourcing effectiveness, offer acceptance, and hiring progress.

Prepare regular recruitment reports and updates for HR and business stakeholders.

Ensure recruitment activities comply with company policies and applicable Malaysian employment and data privacy requirements.

Maintain confidentiality and integrity of candidate and employee information.

Education & Experience

Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related discipline.

Minimum 3–5 years of relevant Talent Acquisition / Recruitment experience.

Proven experience managing end-to-end recruitment in a corporate or project-based environment.

Experience recruiting for construction, engineering, manufacturing/production, semiconductor, cleanroom, industrial, facilities, or similar technical environments is highly preferred.

Experience recruiting technical, engineering, project, site, and/or production-level positions is an advantage.

Candidates from an in-house Talent Acquisition environment are preferred, although experienced agency recruiters with strong technical recruitment exposure are encouraged to apply.

Skill & Competencies

Strong sourcing and candidate identification skills, particularly for niche and technical positions.

Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Strong interviewing and candidate assessment capabilities.

Ability to manage multiple vacancies and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Strong negotiation and influencing skills.

Good understanding of the Malaysian talent market.

Proficient in LinkedIn Recruiter, job portals, Applicant Tracking Systems, Microsoft Office, and other recruitment tools.

Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail.

Self-motivated, proactive, and comfortable working independently.

Able to work effectively with regional and international stakeholders.

Good command of English and Bahasa Malaysia; additional languages are an advantage.

Exyte is a global leader in the design, engineering and delivery of facilities for high-tech industries. With a history of more than 100 years, the company has developed a unique expertise in controlled and regulated environments. Exyte has a truly global footprint, serving the most technically demanding clients in markets such as semiconductors, batteries, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and data centers. The company offers a full range of services from consulting to the managing of turnkey solutions – delivered to the highest quality and safety standards. Solving the most complex challenges, Exyte forges trusted, long-lasting relationships with its clients. In 2018, Exyte generated sales of EUR 3.5 billion with over 5,600 highly experienced and motivated employees. The company is ideally positioned to further strengthen its market leadership with its broad industry insight and its exceptional talents. www.exyte.net