Talent Acquisition Associate/Senior Associate

• Build and manage relationships with key stakeholders such as MOE, district education leaders, universities, and corporate partners.
• Deliver high-quality candidate engagement through strategic events, talks, and communications that inspire top talent.
• Meet or exceed recruitment targets for designated pathways by driving execution excellence across the recruitment lifecycle.
• Oversee parts of the recruitment pipeline, from selection to matriculation, and ensure data-driven decision-making.
• Manage early engagement initiatives by building communities of advocates and cultivating future candidates.
• Contribute to process improvements and campaign effectiveness through regular analysis and reporting.
• Support junior team members or volunteers (e.g. Campus Leaders) and play a thought-partner role to the TA Manager.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English and Bahasa Malaysia, with the ability to deliver compelling pitches and high-impact engagement sessions.
• Proven experience in recruitment strategy execution and stakeholder engagement.
• Tech-savvy and skilled in data interpretation, with experience (or willingness to learn) in using ATS, CRM, analytics dashboards, and knowledge management systems such as Salesforce, Power BI, and Google Workspace.
• Proficient in recruitment storytelling, pitching, and managing public-facing events.
• Familiarity with recruitment marketing via social media and digital campaigns.
• Operationally strong with advanced organisational and strategic planning skills; able to lead projects, manage campaign timelines and tools, and adapt workflows effectively in a fast-paced, VUCA environment.

• Proactive self-starter with the ability to manage multiple streams of work, and independently prioritise tasks
• Strong desire to learn new things and grow professionally
• Ability to be adaptable in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced, and dynamic environment
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with all levels of employees and stakeholders
• Able to think strategically, critically, innovatively, and in a resourceful manner
• Ability to lead recruitment initiatives independently, taking ownership of strategies and execution.
• Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills, particularly when engaging with government agencies, district leaders, and external partners.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to analyze recruitment trends and propose innovative solutions.
• Effective team player who mentors junior team members and fosters collaboration.
• Proactive in continuously learning and staying updated on best practices in talent acquisition and employer branding.

• Minimum Bachelor's Degree in any discipline.
• At least 2 years of working experience, preferably in recruitment, youth engagement, or the education sector.
• Experience in government stakeholder engagement or the teaching profession is an advantage.
• Strong written and spoken English and Bahasa Malaysia proficiency.
• Willing to travel as well as working over unconventional hours (e.g. weekends or nights for recruitment & selection events or calls with candidates in different time zones).

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