Talent Acquisition Specialist

BYD Malaysia; Selangor; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Malaysia is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to oversee the recruitment process. This role involves managing recruitment needs, enhancing recruitment systems, and organizing onboarding processes. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree and at least 3 years of experience, preferably in hiring within the manufacturing sector. Proficient English and Bahasa Malaysia skills are required, with Mandarin being advantageous.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of hands-on recruitment experience.
• Preferred experience in hiring blue-collar workers, technicians or engineers.
• Strong passion for the role and high resilience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and consolidate recruitment needs of departments.
• Manage the full-cycle recruitment process.
• Establish and refine recruitment systems and processes.

Skills

Recruitment experience

Cross-cultural communication

Proficiency in English

Proficiency in Bahasa Malaysia

Mandarin proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Job description

As a Talent Acquisition Specialist, you will be responsible for managing the end-to-end recruitment process to attract and hire high-quality candidates who align with the company's strategic goals and culture.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and consolidate the recruitment needs of various departments, aligning them with the current organizational structure and business growth strategies to develop the annual recruitment plan.
• Establish and continuously refine the company's recruitment systems and processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Manage the full-cycle recruitment process, including job posting, resume screening, interview scheduling, offer issuance, and onboarding procedures.
• Strategically plan, develop, and manage recruitment channels to ensure a steady pipeline of qualified talent that supports business objectives. Maintain and strengthen partnerships with academic institutions to support campus recruitment through school-enterprise collaborations.
• Assist in the planning and execution of talent market events and on-site recruitment activities to attract diverse talent pools.
• Organize and streamline employee onboarding processes, including coordinating entry procedures and pre-employment health checks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher, with a minimum of 3 years of hands-on recruitment experience.
• Prior experience in the manufacturing sector, particularly in hiring blue-collar workers, technicians or engineers, is preferred.
• Proficiency in English and Bahasa Malaysia is required. Mandarin proficiency is an added advantage due to the nature of the business.
• Strong cross-cultural communication skills and approachable demeanor.
• Demonstrates a positive attitude, strong passion for the role, high resilience and adaptability in dynamic environments.