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Talent Acquisition Manager

Kuala Lumpur Permanent View Job Description
We are looking for an experienced Talent Acquisition Manager to lead the organisation's talent acquisition strategy and build strong, sustainable talent pipelines to support current and future business growth. This role will partner closely with business leaders and People & Culture stakeholders, lead the end-to-end recruitment function, develop the TA team, and continuously improve how the organisation attracts, assesses, and hires talent.
  • Shape the talent agenda and influence hiring strategy across the business
  • Lead a TA team while building strong pipelines for future growth

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established diversified organisation with a strong presence across multiple business sectors. As the organisation continues to evolve and strengthen its people capabilities, they are looking for an experienced Talent Acquisition Manager to lead its talent acquisition strategy and build sustainable talent pipelines aligned with future business needs.

Job Description

  • Develop and execute talent acquisition strategies aligned with business priorities, workforce planning, and future capability requirements.
  • Partner closely with hiring managers, HR leaders, and senior stakeholders to understand hiring needs and provide consultative talent and market insights.
  • Lead and oversee the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle, from workforce planning and sourcing through assessment, offer management, and onboarding coordination.
  • Lead, coach, and develop the Talent Acquisition team, driving strong performance, capability development, and consistent recruitment standards.
  • Build proactive talent pipelines for critical, specialist, and leadership positions through market mapping, direct sourcing, networking, and strategic talent engagement.
  • Drive employer branding and talent attraction initiatives across digital platforms, recruitment campaigns, career events, and external partnerships.
  • Develop partnerships with universities, professional associations, and relevant talent networks to strengthen early-career and professional talent pipelines.
  • Provide strategic direction for internship, graduate, apprenticeship, and management trainee programmes, where applicable.
  • Monitor recruitment performance through key metrics such as time-to-fill, source effectiveness, candidate conversion, offer acceptance, hiring quality, and recruitment costs.
  • Analyse talent-market trends, candidate availability, compensation movements, and competitor activity to provide actionable insights to business stakeholders.
  • Continuously improve recruitment processes, assessment practices, candidate experience, and adoption of relevant recruitment technologies.
  • Ensure recruitment activities are conducted in accordance with company policies, governance standards, and applicable employment requirements.
  • Champion fair and inclusive hiring practices and support the organisation in building diverse talent pipelines.

The Successful Applicant

  • Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related discipline.
  • Approximately 7-10 years of progressive Talent Acquisition or recruitment experience, with demonstrated experience leading or developing a team.
  • Strong experience managing end-to-end recruitment, ideally across multiple functions and levels of seniority.
  • Proven ability to partner with senior stakeholders and translate business requirements into practical hiring strategies.
  • Strong knowledge of direct sourcing, talent mapping, market intelligence, pipeline development, and candidate assessment.
  • Experience using recruitment data and analytics to identify hiring challenges and improve recruitment effectiveness.
  • Strong understanding of employer branding and contemporary talent attraction strategies.
  • Excellent stakeholder management, influencing, communication, and negotiation skills.
  • Commercially minded, analytical, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced and changing business environment.
  • Strong people leadership skills with a passion for coaching and developing others.
  • Proficient in written and spoken English.

What's on Offer

You are a strategic yet hands-on Talent Acquisition leader who understands that successful recruitment goes beyond filling vacancies. You can advise senior stakeholders, understand the external talent market, build long-term pipelines, develop a high-performing TA team, and use data to continuously improve hiring outcomes.

Contact
Ben Chew
Quote job ref
JN-102026-7128333
Phone number
6012 329 0871

Job summary

Function
Human Resources
Specialisation
Recruitment
What is your area of specialisation?
FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)
Location
Kuala Lumpur
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Ben Chew
Consultant contact
6012 329 0871
Job Reference
JN-102026-7128333

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

We don't just accept difference - we celebrate it. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for this role and are committed to building inclusive, diverse workplaces where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.