Talent Acquisition Specialist

BYD Malaysia; Selangor; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

BYD Malaysia is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to manage end-to-end recruitment aligned with business goals and culture. You will plan annual recruitment, refine systems, and oversee full-cycle hiring from posting to onboarding. The role emphasizes manufacturing experience, campus partnerships, and cross-cultural teamwork, with English and Bahasa Malaysia as core languages.

Mandarin is a plus. Join a dynamic manufacturing environment where you will build a diverse talent pipeline,

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years hands-on recruitment experience.
• Experience hiring blue-collar workers, technicians or engineers in manufacturing.
• Proficient in English and Bahasa Malaysia; Mandarin is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and consolidate recruitment needs to develop annual plan.
• Manage full-cycle recruitment: postings, screening, interviews, offers, onboarding.
• Refine recruitment processes to improve efficiency.
• Develop and manage recruitment channels and campus partnerships.
• Plan and execute talent market events and on-site recruitment.
• Coordinate onboarding and pre-employment health checks.

Skills

End-to-end recruitment

Campus recruitment

English proficiency

Bahasa Malaysia

Mandarin (advantage)

Cross-cultural communication

Stakeholder management

Onboarding

Interview scheduling

Sourcing strategies

Education

Bachelor's degree

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 5 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.