Talent Acquisition Team Leader

EBC TECHNOLOGY MALAYSIA SDN. BHD.; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

EBC Technology Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. is seeking an experienced Talent Acquisition Leader to drive end-to-end recruitment across Malaysia and other regions. You will partner with hiring managers to define needs, develop sourcing strategies, and manage timelines for both volume and senior positions.

You will lead a regional recruitment function, build strong candidate pipelines, and provide market insights to stakeholders. A strategic mindset and strong interpersonal skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR or related field.
• Minimum 5–8 years in Talent Acquisition / Recruitment, with supervisory exposure.
• Regional or multi-country recruitment experience.
• Experience leading end-to-end recruitment across multiple functions and seniority levels.
• Strong negotiation, communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end recruitment across assigned countries and functions.
• Develop and execute recruitment strategies aligned with business growth.
• Partner with Hiring Managers to understand needs and timelines.
• Advise on salary benchmarks, sourcing strategies, and market conditions.
• Manage recruitment for volume and specialised positions across levels, including senior roles.
• Oversee multi-country recruitment and cross-border talent sourcing when required.
• Provide clear candidate recommendations and market insights.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Leadership / People management

Strategic thinking

Communication

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR / Business Administration / Psychology

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

ATS / Recruitment tracker

Job description

Talent Acquisition & Recruitment Strategy

Lead and manage end-to-end recruitment activities across assigned countries and business functions.

Develop and execute recruitment strategies aligned with business growth and workforce requirements.

Partner closely with Hiring Managers and Department Heads to understand hiring needs, job requirements, priorities, and expected timelines.

Advise stakeholders on talent availability, market conditions, salary benchmarks, sourcing strategies, and recruitment challenges.

Manage recruitment for both volume and specialised positions across different levels, including senior and management-level hiring.

Ensure recruitment priorities are regularly reviewed and resources are allocated effectively.

Regional & Multi-Country Recruitment

Manage and support recruitment activities across multiple countries and regions.

Develop appropriate sourcing strategies based on local talent markets and hiring requirements.

Coordinate with local HR teams to ensure recruitment practices are aligned with local requirements and internal processes.

Support cross-border recruitment and international talent sourcing where required.

Build and maintain talent pipelines for critical and frequently hired positions.

Utilise multiple sourcing channels including LinkedIn Recruiter, job portals, referrals, professional networks, and direct sourcing.

Proactively identify and approach passive candidates for specialised and hard-to-fill positions.

Conduct candidate screening and interviews to assess experience, competency, motivation, cultural fit, and suitability.

Provide Hiring Managers with clear candidate recommendations and market insights.

Manage candidate pipelines and ensure timely follow-up throughout the recruitment process.

Deliver a professional and positive candidate experience from initial contact through offer and onboarding handover.

Stakeholder Management

Act as the key Talent Acquisition partner for Hiring Managers and Department Heads.

Conduct regular recruitment updates with relevant stakeholders regarding hiring progress, challenges, and next actions.

Manage stakeholder expectations regarding recruitment timelines and talent availability.

Challenge or advise hiring requirements where necessary based on market conditions and candidate availability.

Work closely with HR Operations, HRBP, and other HR functions to ensure smooth hiring and onboarding processes.

Lead, coach, and support Talent Acquisition team members in achieving recruitment objectives.

Allocate vacancies and recruitment assignments based on priorities and team capacity.

Monitor recruiter performance, hiring progress, and workload.

Provide guidance on sourcing strategies, candidate assessment, stakeholder management, and offer negotiation.

Conduct regular recruitment pipeline reviews and team discussions.

Support the professional development and capability building of the TA team.

Recruitment Process, Reporting & Analytics

Review and continuously improve recruitment processes, workflows, templates, and guidelines.

Ensure recruitment activities comply with internal policies and applicable local employment requirements.

Maintain accurate and up-to-date candidate and vacancy records within the ATS or recruitment tracker.

Ensure proper documentation is maintained throughout the recruitment process.

Work with HR stakeholders to improve recruitment automation, reporting, and overall process efficiency.

Monitor and report key recruitment metrics, including Time-to Hire, Offer Acceptance Rate, Source Quality etc.

Prepare regular recruitment reports and updates for HR Management and business stakeholders.

Analyse recruitment data to identify bottlenecks, hiring trends, and opportunities for improvement.

Support salary benchmarking and internal equity reviews where required.

Monitor offer acceptance and decline rates and identify areas for improvement.

Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related discipline.

Minimum 5–8 years of Talent Acquisition / Recruitment experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory, team lead, or managerial capacity preferred.

Regional or multi-country recruitment experience is required.

Proven experience managing end-to-end recruitment across multiple functions and seniority levels.

Strong direct sourcing and headhunting capabilities

Experience recruiting specialized, senior, and management-level positions.

Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to work effectively with Department Heads and senior management.

Experience leading or mentoring recruiters / Talent Acquisition team members.

Strong negotiation, communication, interviewing, and influencing skills.

Data-driven mindset with experience preparing recruitment reports and analysing recruitment metrics.

Ability to manage multiple vacancies and priorities in a fast-paced and international working environment.

Good command of written and spoken English & Mandarin; additional languages will be an advantage.