Talent Acquisition Specialist

Solarvest; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sustainable energy company in Malaysia is seeking an experienced Recruitment Specialist to manage the full hiring cycle across technical and corporate roles, ensuring a positive candidate experience and effective employer branding. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 4 years in talent acquisition, strong sourcing abilities, and familiarity with Malaysian hiring norms. This role offers the chance to influence the recruitment process significantly while contributing to the growth of a forward-thinking organization.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of experience in talent acquisition or recruitment.
• Familiarity with both technical and non-technical roles.
• Ability to manage a mixed requisition load independently.

Responsibilities

• Own the full hiring cycle from crafting the JD to onboarding.
• Build diverse talent pipelines before roles are open.
• Partner closely with hiring managers to refine hiring criteria.
• Ensure a positive candidate experience and employer branding.
• Track key recruitment metrics and propose process improvements.

Skills

Talent acquisition and recruitment

Strong sourcing skills

Organisational skills

Clear communication

Knowledge of Malaysian employment practices

Job description

WHAT YOU’LL OWN

End-to-end recruitment across technical (engineering-focused) and corporate roles

Own the full hiring cycle from intake with the hiring manager, crafting the JD, sourcing and screening, coordinating interviews, to offer and onboarding handoff. Your portfolio will span engineering, finance, sales, and corporate functions.

Proactive sourcing & pipeline building

Build diverse talent pipelines using LinkedIn, JobStreet, referrals, and direct outreach. Don’t wait for applicants — go find the right people before the role is even open.

Partner closely with hiring managers

Translate vague role briefs into sharp hiring criteria. Push back when needed. You’re a strategic partner, not a CV forwarder.

Candidate experience & employer branding

Every candidate interaction reflects on Solarvest. Timely comms, honest feedback, and a process that respects people’s time — non-negotiable. Contribute to how we show up as an employer in the clean energy space.

Recruitment data & process improvement

Track metrics that matter — time-to-fill, source quality, offer acceptance rate. Flag what’s broken and propose fixes. We’re building a more scalable TA function and you’ll be part of that.

Vendor & agency management

Manage relationships with external search firms for senior or specialist hires. Keep them accountable — quality over volume.

Must-haves

• Minimum 4 years of experience in talent acquisition or recruitment, covering both technical and non-technical roles
• Comfortable navigating a mixed requisition load — from corporate support functions to specialised industry roles
• Strong sourcing skills across LinkedIn, JobStreet, and direct outreach — not just posting and waiting
• Organised, self-driven, and accountable — you don’t need hand-holding to manage a requisition load
• Communicates clearly and directly — with candidates, hiring managers, and the team
• Familiarity with Malaysian employment practices and local hiring norms

Bonus points

• Prior experience in or genuine interest in the renewable energy, utilities, or infrastructure sectors
• Background in engineering, energy, or a technical field — helps you build credibility fast with hiring managers
• Experience working with or evaluating ATS/HRMS platforms
• Data-savvy — comfortable pulling reports, spotting trends, and translating numbers into actions