Talent Acquisition Specialist, APAC COE

Abbott; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Chance to be part of innovations

Job summary

Abbott is looking for a Talent Acquisition Specialist in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia. This role involves sourcing candidates across the Asia Pacific, developing market mapping, and supporting TA administration.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree and 2–5 years of experience in talent acquisition. Strong communication skills and familiarity with the Asian market are preferred. The position offers opportunities for career development and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in an internal talent acquisition or agency recruitment.
• Familiarity with Asian talent landscape and market.
• Additional language skills (Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, Mandarin) are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Source candidates using various channels for recruitment.
• Support end-to-end recruitment activities including screening and scheduling.
• Prepare talent mapping and insights for hiring strategies.

Skills

Candidate sourcing

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Diversity and inclusion principles

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field

Tools

Applicant tracking systems (ATS)

Sourcing tools

Job description

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You will have access to:

• Opportunities for career development and learning.
• A supportive environment where you can thrive both professionally and personally.
• A chance to be part of innovations that truly make a difference in people’s lives.

Talent Sourcing & Market Insights

• Source candidates using multiple channels (job boards, social media, Boolean search, etc.).
• Build and maintain a pipeline of high-quality talent for current and future hiring needs.
• Manage job postings across platforms to attract qualified candidates.
• Prepare talent mapping and market insights using PowerPoint for hiring discussions and strategy planning.

Talent Acquisition Operations & Administration

• Support end-to-end recruitment activities: candidate screening, interview scheduling, and offer coordination.
• Assist country TA teams with administrative processes to ensure a smooth candidate and hiring manager experience.
• Ensure adherence to local labor regulations and Abbott’s internal policies throughout the recruitment process.
• Collaborate with TA Partners and hiring managers to understand role requirements and business needs.
• Support diversity sourcing initiatives to attract talent from underrepresented backgrounds.
• Provide guidance on inclusive hiring practices and contribute to Abbott’s Diversity & Inclusion goals.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our team, focusing on sourcing exceptional candidates across the Asia Pacific region, developing market mapping and talent insights, and supporting APAC TA administration.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 2–5 years of experience in an internal talent acquisition team or agency recruitment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with the Asian talent landscape and market dynamics.
• Additional basic language skill (Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, Mandarin) is an advantage.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience using applicant tracking systems (ATS) and sourcing tools.
• Understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) principles.

This role is full time on site, 1 year contract basis.