Talent Acquisition Specialist (Contract)

Lam Research; Penang; Hybrid; MYR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a Recruiter in Penang, Malaysia, to enhance their talent acquisition efforts. This role involves managing end-to-end recruitment processes, sourcing candidates, and ensuring a positive experience for applicants. The ideal candidate will have 5–8 years of full-cycle recruiting experience in the semiconductor or manufacturing sectors. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills are essential. A hybrid work model is offered, allowing flexibility between remote work and on-site collaboration.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of full-cycle recruiting experience, preferably in semiconductor or technology sectors.
• Familiarity with job boards and LinkedIn Recruiter.
• Collaborative team player.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment process.
• Source candidates and document job requirements.
• Maintain candidate records and support hiring managers.

Skills

Strong sourcing skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Proactive mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree or diploma related to recruitment

Tools

SuccessFactors

Job description

The group you’ll be a part of

The Global Human Resources Group operates on the understanding that our people are our most valuable assets. They think globally to optimize our workforce, integrate our Core Values into everything we do, and deliver the HR solutions to enhance the employee experience and enable future growth.

The impact you’ll make

As a Recruiter, you will play a critical role in attracting and hiring top talent to support Lam Research Malaysia’s growth. This is a fixed-term (12-month) contract position. You will develop and administer recruiting programs, partner with hiring managers to define job requirements, and determine the best sourcing strategies. Your efforts will promote Lam’s employer brand, build strong talent pipelines, and ensure a positive candidate experience. You will also support initiatives such as campus engagement, diversity programs, and immigration processes, contributing to Lam’s reputation as an employer of choice.

What You’ll Do

Talent Acquisition Execution

• Manage end-to-end recruitment: intake, sourcing, screening, interviewing, and offer coordination.
• Partner with hiring managers to document job requirements and open requisitions.
• Source candidates through job boards, LinkedIn, agencies, and other platforms.
• Maintain accurate candidate records and ensure compliance with policies and regulations.
• Document candidate evaluations and interview feedback.
• Support hiring managers in offer development and negotiation.

Candidate Engagement & Employer Branding

• Communicate effectively with candidates to ensure a positive experience.
• Assist with employer branding initiatives and campus engagement activities.

Additional Responsibilities

• Track recruitment metrics and share updates with stakeholders.
• Build talent pipelines for recurring and hard-to-fill roles.
• Collaborate with HR and Talent Acquisition teams on process improvements.
• May assist with immigration processes in coordination with legal counsel.

Who We’re Looking For

• A bachelor’s degree or diploma with relevant experience in recruitment.
• 5–8 years of full-cycle recruiting experience, preferably in semiconductor, manufacturing, or technology sectors.
• Strong sourcing skills and familiarity with job boards and LinkedIn Recruiter.
• Good communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Experience with ATS systems (e.g., SuccessFactors) is a plus.
• Collaborative team player with a proactive mindset.

Our commitment

We believe it is important for every person to feel valued, included, and empowered to achieve their full potential. By bringing unique individuals and viewpoints together, we achieve extraordinary results.

Lam Research ("Lam" or the "Company") is an equal opportunity employer. Lam is committed to and reaffirms support of equal opportunity in employment and non‑discrimination in employment policies, practices and procedures on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, or military and veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. It is the Company’s intention to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Company policy prohibits unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees.

Lam offers a variety of work location models based on the needs of each role. Our hybrid roles combine the benefits of on‑site collaboration with colleagues and the flexibility to work remotely and fall into two categories – On‑site Flex and Virtual Flex. ‘On‑site Flex’ you’ll work 3+ days per week on‑site at a Lam or customer/supplier location, with the opportunity to work remotely for the balance of the week. ‘Virtual Flex’ you’ll work 1‑2 days per week on‑site at a Lam or customer/supplier location, and remotely the rest of the time.