Young Talent Associate

Maxis; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications company in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Young Talent Associate to support early career initiatives. The role involves assisting with recruitment, onboarding, university outreach, and program administration. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and 0-2 years of relevant experience, with fluency in English and Bahasa Malaysia. Join a culture that values inclusiveness and collaboration while contributing to the development of future talent.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in any field.
• 0–2 years of experience in HR, Talent Acquisition, or related fields.
• Strong willingness to learn and collaborate.

Responsibilities

• Support execution of internship, graduate, and scholarship programme activities.
• Assist in screening and coordinating interviews.
• Help prepare materials for campus engagements.

Skills

Fluent in English

Fluent in Bahasa Malaysia

Intermediate communication skills

Organisation skills

Attention to detail

Data entry

Beginner-level event coordination

Teamwork

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree in any field

Job description

Are you ready to get ahead in your career?

• We want to empower you to turn your ambitions into achievements.
• We thrive in inclusiveness, diversity and embrace close collaborations for you to create impact for yourself and others.
• Together, we aim to bring the best of technology to help people, businesses and the nation to be ahead in a changing world.
• To realise our vision to become Malaysia’s leading converged solutions company, we are looking for a new talent to innovate and grow with us in a culture that values commitment, performance and possibilities.

Why does this job exist and why is it critical?

As a Young Talent Associate, you play a critical role in supporting the execution of early career initiatives (the young talent programmes) by assisting with recruitment, onboarding, University outreach, engagement activities, and program administration. You are expected to contribute to building a strong pipeline of future talent and help ensure a positive experience for interns and graduates.

What are you accountable for?

• Support execution of internship, graduate, and scholarship programme activities.
• Assist in screening, coordinating interviews, scheduling sessions, and candidate communications.
• Help prepare materials and logistics for campus engagements, career fairs, or on-campus activities.
• Coordinate onboarding and induction sessions.
• Maintain candidate records, databases, and programme documentation. Support engagement activities and events.
• Liaise with universities and student groups.
• Prepare simple reports on programme outcomes.
• Collaborate closely with the Young Talent Specialist and HR team members to ensure smooth delivery of programme milestones.
• Ensure compliance with company policies.

What do you need to have to fit this role?

• Bachelor’s degree in any field; fluent in English and Bahasa Malaysia
• Come with 0–2 years of experience in HR, Talent Acquisition, university engagement, or related fields; internship or student leadership experience is welcome
• Intermediate communication (verbal & written), organisation skills, attention to detail, and data entry
• Beginner-level event coordination, teamwork, and relationship building
• Strong willingness to learn and collaborate in a fast-paced environment

What’s next?

• Once you’ve applied online, our team will carefully review your application. Due to a high volume of applications, we appreciate your patience to allow for a fair and timely review process.
• Should you be shortlisted for the role, we will send you an invitation via email for a digital interview. You can also check on your application status by logging into your candidate account.

Maxis values diverse voices & people. We hire and reward our employees based on capability & performance — regardless of ethnicity, gender, age, education, religion, nationality or physical ability.