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Head of Talent Acquisition
Description
Package: RM 28,000/month gross | Bonus: 2–3 months | Experience: 12–18 years | Benefits: medical, hospitalization, insurance, annual leave, performance bonus, statutory contributions for local hires, relocation and temporary housing for expat hire. byteSpark.ai is a recruitment agency supporting a client in KL for the position of Head of Talent Acquisition. In this strategic leadership role, you will architect and execute the comprehensive talent acquisition strategy for a large-scale, dynamic organization based in Kuala Lumpur. You will be responsible for driving all aspects of recruitment, from executive hiring to volume recruitment, by embedding data-driven practices and continuous process improvement. This commercially-focused position requires exceptional senior stakeholder management to align recruitment with long-term workforce planning and business objectives. Your mandate will include elevating the employer brand, optimizing recruiting operations, and owning all talent acquisition KPIs to ensure a consistent pipeline of high-quality talent. Furthermore, you will lead and develop a high-performing internal TA team, manage external agency partnerships, and ensure the entire function operates with market-leading efficiency and effectiveness.
Requirements
1. Minimum of 12 years of experience in talent acquisition, with at least 5 years in a leadership role managing a team.
2. Proven experience developing and executing enterprise-level recruitment strategies in a large corporate environment.
3. Demonstrable experience in workforce planning and aligning talent acquisition with long-term business goals.
4. Expertise in managing and influencing C-suite and senior-level business stakeholders on talent-related matters.
5. Strong background in optimizing recruiting operations, including process mapping, technology implementation (ATS/CRM), and continuous improvement.
6. In-depth knowledge of data analytics for talent acquisition, including defining, tracking, and reporting on KPIs like time-to-hire, cost-per-hire, and quality-of-hire.
7. Experience in managing vendor and recruitment agency relationships, including contract negotiation and performance management.
8. Comprehensive understanding of Malaysian employment law and local talent market dynamics.
Desirable
1. Experience within the technology, financial services, or telecommunications sectors in Malaysia.
2. Certification in strategic workforce planning or data analytics (e.g., SHRM, HCI).
3. Proven track record of leading significant change management initiatives within a TA function.
4. Experience managing recruitment across the broader Southeast Asia (SEA) region.
5. Advanced proficiency with data visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau.
Role Highlights
📍 Location
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
📈 Job Level
Senior
⌛ Experience
12 years
🏢 Department
Human Resources
🏭 Industry
Administrative & Support Services
🔹 Sub-Industry
Staffing & Recruiting
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1. Do you have at least 5 years of experience leading a talent acquisition team in a corporate setting? *
2. Have you previously designed and implemented a multi-year recruitment strategy for an organization with over 1000 employees? *
3. Does your experience include regular reporting and presentations to C-level executives? *
4. Have you led a project to improve recruitment processes or implement a new Applicant Tracking System (ATS)? *
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6. Is your most recent talent acquisition leadership experience based in Malaysia? *
Final DetailsSalary expectations and any supporting credentials
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This role is with a client of byteSpark.ai. We are supporting the hiring process as a recruitment services provider using AI-powered talent intelligence with human oversight.

This is a senior leadership role based in Kuala Lumpur. The position focuses on shaping and leading talent acquisition strategy across executive hiring, volume recruitment, stakeholder partnership, workforce planning, employer brand, recruiting operations, and team leadership.

This role is likely to suit experienced talent acquisition leaders with a strong background in building recruitment strategy, leading internal teams, managing senior stakeholders, improving hiring operations, and using data to guide decisions in large and fast-moving organizations.

Every application is reviewed through a fair, unbiased, and merit-based process. byteSpark.ai combines AI-powered talent intelligence with human oversight to improve accuracy and consistency. Applications are not rejected only because of missing keywords, and each profile is considered against the needs of the role.

Yes. Candidates may request feedback, including if they are not shortlisted. Where feedback can be shared, byteSpark.ai aims to provide clear and respectful guidance while supporting a professional and fair candidate experience.