Jobs in Malaysia

About the Role:

This is a senior-level opportunity designed for a seasoned Talent Acquisition expert who brings both strategic oversight and hands-on experience in recruiting for industrial and manufacturing sectors. You will be responsible for leading end-to-end hiring processes, optimizing recruitment systems, and driving decisions through advanced data analytics and reporting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and continuously improve full-cycle recruitment processes with a focus on operational, technical, and engineering roles in manufacturing environments
• Design and manage advanced recruitment dashboards and reports using Excel, Power BI, and related analytics tools
• Develop and maintain recruiting workflows and documentation on SharePoint and Microsoft 365 platforms
• Lead the implementation and optimization of ATS systems, ensuring seamless candidate and recruiter experience
• Provide strategic insights through talent analytics to guide workforce planning and executive hiring decisions
• Collaborate with department heads, plant managers, and senior stakeholders to align recruitment strategies with business needs
• Monitor and report on recruitment KPIs, time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, and quality-of-hire metrics

Required Qualifications:

• 7+ years of progressive experience in Talent Acquisition, with a minimum of 5 years specifically in industrial manufacturing, engineering, or heavy industries
• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, or a related field; Master's degree preferred
• Expert-level proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, power query, dashboards) for recruitment data analytics
• Proven experience with SharePoint and Microsoft 365 tools for document control and recruitment process management
• Hands-on experience in managing and optimizing Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
• Strong sourcing capabilities using LinkedIn Recruiter and other job platforms tailored to industrial talent markets
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to work cross-functionally

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience managing large-scale recruitment campaigns for skilled trades, plant operations, EHSS, maintenance, and engineering roles
• Demonstrated success in a high-volume, fast-paced industrial hiring environment
• In-depth understanding of workforce planning and labor market trends in manufacturing or production sectors
• Familiarity with employer branding and recruitment marketing strategies specific to blue-collar and technical talent