Talent Acquisition Specialist, APAC (Sourcing) (Contract)

Abbott Laboratories; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott Laboratories is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist focused on sourcing exceptional candidates across Asia Pacific. This role involves managing comprehensive recruitment processes, ensuring diversity in hiring, and providing market insights. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree and 2-3 years of recruitment experience, with a strong understanding of local labor dynamics and excellent interpersonal skills.

Benefits

Opportunities for career development

Supportive work environment

Involvement in innovative projects

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in talent acquisition or recruitment.
• Familiarity with the Asian talent landscape.
• Able to read and write in Mandarin.

Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end recruitment activities including candidate screening and interview scheduling.
• Manage job postings across platforms to attract qualified candidates.
• Collaborate with teams to support inclusive hiring practices.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Sourcing

Diversity and Inclusion principles

Education

Bachelor's degree in human resources or related field

Tools

Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)

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.

Business Partnership & Inclusive Hiring

• 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 an experienced Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our team, focusing on sourcing exceptional candidates across Asia Pacific. And slowly developing to source provide market mapping, talent insights. Meanwhile to performing TA operations, and supporting local TA administration.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in talent acquisition or recruitment.
• Familiarity with the Asian talent landscape and market dynamics.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience using applicant tracking systems (ATS) and sourcing tools.
• Understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) principles.
• Able to read and write in Mandarin.

Apply Now

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