Talent Acquisition Specialist, APAC COE

Thornton Tomasetti; Selangor; On-site; MYR 50,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott in Malaysia (Selangor) is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist for a full-time, on-site role at Imazium, Jalan SS 21/37. The position focuses on sourcing exceptional candidates across the Asia Pacific region and developing talent mapping to inform hiring discussions.

You will support end-to-end recruitment activities, including screening, interview scheduling, and offer coordination, while ensuring compliance with local labor regulations and Abbott policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, business administration or related field.
• 2-5 years of recruitment experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong English proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Source candidates using multiple channels and build a pipeline of talent.
• Manage job postings across platforms to attract qualified candidates.
• Screen candidates, schedule interviews, and coordinate offers.
• Ensure adherence to local labor regulations and Abbott policies.
• Collaborate with TA Partners and hiring managers to understand role requirements.
• Support diversity sourcing initiatives and inclusive hiring practices.

Skills

Strong English

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Recruitment experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or Business Administration

Tools

ATS

Sourcing tools

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION: This role is a full-time 5 days on site, 1 year contract basis. 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 for a Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our team, focusing on sourcing exceptional candidates across Asia Pacific region. And slowly developing to source provide market mapping, talent insights. Meanwhile to performing TA operations and supporting APAC TA administration.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 2-5 years of recruitment experience, either in an internal talent acquisition team or a recruitment agency.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong English proficiency.

Preferred Qualifications

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

The base pay for this position is N/A. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY: Recruiting

DIVISION: CHR Corporate Human Resources

LOCATION: Malaysia > Selangor : Imazium, No. 8, Jalan SS 21/37

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT: Standard

TRAVEL: No

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: Not Applicable

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)

Abbott is about the power of health. For more than 135 years, Abbott has been helping people reach their potential - because better health allows people and communities to achieve more. With a diverse, global network serving customers in more than 160 countries, we create new solutions - across the spectrum of health, around the world, for all stages of life. Whether it’s next-generation diagnostics, life-changing devices, science-based nutrition, or novel reformulations, we are advancing some of the most innovative and revolutionary technologies in healthcare, helping people live their best lives through better health. The people of Abbott come to work each day with relentless energy, enthusiasm and a promise to enhance the health and well-being of millions of people. They push the boundaries to help manage and treat some of life’s greatest health challenges.

We invite you to explore opportunities at Abbott, to see if your talents and career aspirations may fit with our openings.

An equal opportunity employer, Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.

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