Recruitment Specialist

Join our global team for a career filled with opportunities to solve challenges both small and large, local and global, simple and complex.

About Us

Wilhelmsen is a global maritime industry group founded in 1861. We have the biggest maritime network in the world, with a presence in over 540 offices globally. Our mission is to shape the maritime industry by delivering innovation, sustainability and unparalleled customer experiences to enable global trade and a more sustainable future. We serve over half of the worldwide merchant fleet with products and services, and supply crew and technical management for some of the most complex vessels in the world.

Global Business Services (GBS) is an in-house service provider specializing in HR, Finance and Technology for Wilhelmsen - providing high quality, scalable, reliable solutions that drive efficiency, enhance customer experience and cost-efficient business support services

Who we are looking for

We are looking for a passionate and driven Recruitment Specialist who thrives on building strong relationships and connecting great talent with exciting opportunities.

What will you do

• Manage end-to-end recruitment, from role briefing and sourcing to interviewing, offers, and hiring closure
• Partner with hiring managers to define role requirements and advise on sourcing strategies
• Write and post engaging job advertisements to attract top talent
• Proactively source and engage candidates through digital channels and professional networks
• Screen applications, conduct interviews, and support hiring managers throughout the selection process
• Provide coaching and guidance to hiring managers on interview and assessment best practices
• Act as a key liaison between candidates and stakeholders to ensure a positive candidate experience
• Track recruitment metrics and drive continuous improvement in hiring processes and tools
• Support employer branding initiatives and talent attraction activities
• Collaborate with local and regional HR teams on recruitment-related initiatives when needed

What experience and skills required

• 5+ years of end-to-end recruitment experience, with proven exposure to both agency and in-house environments

• Strong ability to assess complex and technical roles, leveraging analytical judgement to evaluate candidate capability and fit

• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the confidence to partner with senior hiring managers

• Highly service-oriented, proactive, and consultative, able to operate effectively in a fast-paced, growth-driven organisation

• Experience with psychometric or personality assessment tools and external vendors is preferred

• Digitally proficient, with solid knowledge of modern recruitment platforms, HR systems, and data-driven hiring practices

Location

The position will be based in Kuala Lumpur office located at KL Sentral which is a strategic work location with convenience travelling by Monorail, Rapid Kelana Jaya Line, MRT and KTM services as well as easy to get to go by public transportation.

What we offer

• 5-days work week including complying with Malaysia’s Public Holiday

• International work environment and culture

• Great learning and development opportunities

• Hybrid working arrangement (3 days in the office, 2 days remotely)

How to apply

Sounds interesting? If you see yourself fitting into this role, please let us know why the role interest you. Apply online through our career portal at https://www.wilhelmsen.com/careers/ under Current Vacancies by creating a ‘Candidate Home’ account and thereafter upload your resume and expected salary.

Please note that all positions at Wilhelmsen are subject to reference and ID checks. For certain roles, additional background screening may be required.