Talent Acquisition Specialist

Season Malaysia Manufacturing Sdn Bhd; Seberang Perai; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Season Malaysia Manufacturing Sdn Bhd is seeking a dynamic Talent Acquisition Specialist to lead full-cycle recruitment in Penang. You will attract top talent, ensure a positive candidate experience, and support company growth across departments.

You will partner with hiring managers, source candidates through LinkedIn, Jobstreet, Maukerja and referrals, screen and interview applicants, and maintain compliant processes with Malaysian labor laws.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field.
• 2–4 years of hands-on recruitment experience, preferably in manufacturing, technology, or related industries in Malaysia.
• Fluent in English and Mandarin for Mandarin-speaking clients; Malay proficiency is a strong advantage.
• Familiar with local recruitment platforms and labor laws.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
• Proactive, independent and able to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment for multiple departments from job description to offer.
• Partner with hiring managers to define staffing needs and sourcing strategies.
• Source candidates via LinkedIn, Jobstreet, Indeed, Maukerja, referrals.
• Screen, interview and assess candidates for role fit and culture.
• Ensure recruitment activities comply with Malaysian labor laws.
• Maintain accurate records in the recruitment tracker.
• Conduct market salary benchmarking to keep offers competitive.
• Support employer branding and HR projects as needed.
• Assist in onboarding and offboarding, including exit interviews.

Skills

Recruitment

Sourcing

Interviewing

English & Mandarin

Labor law knowledge

Negotiation

Fast-paced environment

Bahasa Malaysia knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in HR/Business Admin or related

Job description

We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Talent Acquisition Specialist to manage our full-cycle recruitment in Penang. You will be pivotal in attracting top talent in the competitive Malaysian market, ensuring a great candidate experience, and supporting our growth.

Responsibilities

Manage the end-to-end recruitment process for various departments, from job description development to offer negotiation and onboarding.

Partner with hiring managers to define staffing needs and develop effective sourcing strategies.

Utilize multiple channels (e.g., LinkedIn, Jobstreet, Indeed, Maukerja, employee referrals) to proactively source and attract candidates.

Screen, interview, and assess candidates to ensure fit with role requirements and company culture.

Ensure all recruitment activities comply with Malaysian labor laws and regulations.

Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in the recruitment tracker.

Conduct market salary benchmarking surveys to ensure our offers remain competitive.

Support employer branding initiatives and participate in HR projects as needed.

Assist in onboarding and offboarding processes, including exit interviews.

Training

Training Arrangement (in-house/public courses/online)

Update Training record/Training requisition for ISO TNI and complete Update in yearly Training schedule

Scheduling and follow up with HOD for the orientation briefing and onboarding new employee program

HRDF claim -Submit application and claim for training

Any other duties or responsibilities assigned by superior from time to time.

Scope of Authority

Supervise the Administrative' dormitories.

Authorize medical chits and gate pass.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.

Minimum2-4 yearsof hands-on recruitment experience, preferably in manufacturing, technology, or related industries inMalaysia.

Fluent in English and Mandarinto effectively communicate with Mandarin-speaking clients (written and spoken). Proficiency inBahasa Malaysiais a strong advantage.

Familiar with local recruitment platforms and labor laws.

Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.

Proactive, independent, and able to work in a fast-paced environment.

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Household Goods & Appliances Manufacturing 101-1,000 employees

Established in 1975, Season Group is a global electronics design and manufacturing company with engineering and manufacturing operations across the United Kingdom, Mexico, Malaysia and China. We help customers turn complex ideas into products, supporting their journey from design through to global production.

As we continue to grow, we’re looking for people who want to learn and make an impact. With a team spanning engineering, technology, manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and business functions in a multinational environment, there are opportunities to develop your skills, work with people across the world and make a meaningful contribution at Season Group.

Established in 1975, Season Group is a global electronics design and manufacturing company with engineering and manufacturing operations across the United Kingdom, Mexico, Malaysia and China. We help customers turn complex ideas into products, supporting their journey from design through to global production.

As we continue to grow, we’re looking for people who want to learn and make an impact. With a team spanning engineering, technology, manufacturing, supply chain, and quality and business functions in a multinational environment, there are opportunities to develop your skills, work with people across the world and make a meaningful contribution at Season Group.