Talent Acquisition Strategy Lead

Carlsberg Group; Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Carlsberg Malaysia is seeking a strategic and passionate Manager, Talent Acquisition to lead our talent attraction efforts and build a strong pipeline of future-ready talent. You will drive recruitment strategies, oversee end-to-end hiring, strengthen our employer brand, and partner with business leaders to support workforce planning and growth.

You will lead the Talent Acquisition team, drive employer branding across digital channels, and develop internship and graduate programmes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, business, psychology or related field.
• 7–10 years in Talent Acquisition, including leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of recruitment strategies, sourcing methods, and TA technologies.
• Proven stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Analytical, verbal and written communication skills.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion; English proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute talent acquisition strategies aligned with business priorities.
• Partner with hiring managers and People & Culture to understand talent needs.
• Lead end-to-end recruitment lifecycle across functions.
• Coach and develop the Talent Acquisition team.
• Drive employer branding and talent attraction across channels.
• Strengthen relationships with universities and professional bodies to build diverse pipelines.
• Lead recruitment analytics and reporting to inform decisions.
• Improve recruitment processes and candidate experience.
• Oversee internships, apprenticeships, graduate programmes.
• Ensure recruitment practices comply with policies and regulations.
• Undertake other responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Strategic talent acquisition

People leadership

Stakeholder management

Employer branding

Data-driven decision making

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR / Business / Psychology

Job description

Carlsberg Malaysia is seeking a strategic and passionate Manager, Talent Acquisition to lead our talent attraction efforts and build a strong pipeline of future-ready talent. You will drive recruitment strategies, oversee end-to-end hiring, strengthen our employer brand, and partner with business leaders to support workforce planning and growth.

You will lead the Talent Acquisition team, drive employer branding across digital channels, and develop internship and graduate programmes.