Talent Acquisition Specialist- Data Center

Jones Lang LaSalle Property Consultants Pte Ltd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle Property Consultants Pte Ltd in Malaysia is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist focused on data center roles. You will identify, attract, and hire technical and operations talent to support a growing regional portfolio.

The role requires collaboration with hiring managers and regional HR teams to align recruitment with business growth, while maintaining a positive candidate experience and driving process efficiency.

Qualifications

• Experience in recruiting for technical or data center roles.
• Ability to source passive candidates and build pipelines.
• Strong interviewing and assessment skills for technical roles.

Responsibilities

• Partner with hiring managers to understand data center hiring needs.
• Develop sourcing strategies to identify candidates for critical roles.
• Manage end-to-end recruitment from initial contact to onboarding.
• Screen candidates for technical competency and cultural fit.
• Monitor market trends, salary benchmarks, and talent availability.

Skills

Technical recruitment

Data center knowledge

Stakeholder management

Sourcing

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

Applicant tracking systems

LinkedIn Recruiter

Job description

Talent Acquisition Specialist- Data Center

JLL is seeking a dynamic Data Center Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our team in Malaysia. This role will focus on identifying, attracting, and hiring top technical and operational talent to support our rapidly growing data center portfolio across the region. The ideal candidate will have deep understanding of data center operations, technical infrastructure roles, and the unique talent landscape in Malaysia and Southeast Asia.

Key responsibilities

• Partner with hiring managers to understand technical and operational hiring needs across data center facilities
• Develop and execute comprehensive sourcing strategies to identify passive and active candidates for critical roles including data center technicians, facility engineers, operations managers, electrical and mechanical engineers, and commissioning specialists
• Build and maintain a robust pipeline of qualified candidates for current and future data center projects
• Collaborate closely with data center operations leaders, regional HR teams, and business development groups to align recruitment strategies with business growth objectives
• Provide regular updates on recruitment metrics, market intelligence, and hiring forecasts to support workforce planning initiatives
• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process from initial contact through offer acceptance and onboarding coordination
• Ensure exceptional candidate experience through timely communication, transparent processes, and professional representation of JLL's employer brand
• Conduct thorough screening interviews to assess technical competencies, cultural fit, and alignment with JLL values
• Monitor and analyze the data center talent market in Malaysia and Southeast Asia, including competitor hiring activity, salary benchmarks, emerging skill requirements, and talent availability
• Represent JLL at industry events, technical conferences, and networking forums to build brand awareness and establish relationships with potential candidates

About you

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
• Minimum 3-5 years of recruitment experience with at least 2 years focused on technical or data center roles
• Demonstrated ability to source and recruit for hard-to-fill technical positions including electrical engineers, mechanical engineers, facility technicians, and critical infrastructure specialists
• Strong understanding of data center operations, infrastructure components, and technical role requirements
• Proven track record of building relationships with hiring managers and delivering quality hires within agreed timelines
• Familiarity with data center certifications including CDCP, CDCS, or equivalent qualifications
• Understanding of critical infrastructure systems including electrical distribution, cooling systems, fire suppression, and building management systems
• Ability to assess technical competencies through behavioral and technical interviewing techniques
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with ability to engage candidates and stakeholders at all levels
• Proficiency in applicant tracking systems, LinkedIn Recruiter, and other sourcing tools

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Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Malaysia?
• What's your expected monthly basic salary?
• How many years' experience do you have as a Talent Acquisition Specialist?
• Which of the following types of qualifications do you have?
• Do you have a Certified Data Centre Specialist Certificate?

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