Talent Acquisition Lead

Posted 9 Days Ago
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Kota Kemuning Hills, Klang, Selangor, MYS
In-Office
Mid level
Information Technology • Professional Services • Security • Consulting
The Role
Manage end-to-end talent acquisition for TIC business units: source, screen, interview, and present candidates; build talent pipelines; manage agencies; maintain ATS records; provide market insights and support recruitment events. Occasional travel within Malaysia.
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Company Description

We are SGS – the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.

Job Description

  • Support recruitment for Testing, Inspection, Certification (TIC) industry across diverse business units including Industrial & Environmental, Natural Resources, Connectivity & Products, Health & Nutrition, Business Assurance, and Support Functions.
  • Manage end-to-end recruitment activities for assigned business units, from sourcing to offer management.
  • Partner closely with Hiring Managers and HR Business Partners to understand hiring requirements and develop effective recruitment strategies.
  • Source and attract quality candidates through job portals, LinkedIn, networking, employee referrals, and direct sourcing techniques.
  • Conduct candidate screening and interviews to assess suitability and present quality shortlists to Hiring Managers.
  • Build and maintain talent pipelines for niche and critical positions through proactive market mapping and candidate engagement.
  • Manage recruitment agencies and external partners to ensure timely and quality hiring outcomes.
  • Provide regular recruitment updates, market insights, and hiring recommendations to stakeholders.
  • Maintain recruitment data, reports, and candidate records within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
  • Support recruitment for Testing, Inspection, Certification (TIC) industry across diverse business units including Industrial & Environmental, Natural Resources, Connectivity & Products, Health & Nutrition, Business Assurance, and Support Functions.

  • Manage end-to-end recruitment activities for assigned business units, from sourcing to offer management.

  • Partner closely with Hiring Managers and HR Business Partners to understand hiring requirements and develop effective recruitment strategies.

  • Source and attract quality candidates through job portals, LinkedIn, networking, employee referrals, and direct sourcing techniques.

  • Conduct candidate screening and interviews to assess suitability and present quality shortlists to Hiring Managers.

  • Build and maintain talent pipelines for niche and critical positions through proactive market mapping and candidate engagement.

  • Manage recruitment agencies and external partners to ensure timely and quality hiring outcomes.

  • Provide regular recruitment updates, market insights, and hiring recommendations to stakeholders.

  • Maintain recruitment data, reports, and candidate records within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).

  • Develop creative and cost effective sourcing strategies to attract candidate to fill existing or anticipated openings (job boards, social media, career fairs, cold calls, employee referral etc.) 

  • Lead and participate of recruitment events such as career fairs, college recruitment programme, graduates development programme, networking events etc. 

  • Perform any other duties as assigned by the Reporting Manager

Qualifications

  • Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related discipline.
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in Talent Acquisition or end-to-end recruitment within a corporate or agency environment.
  • Proven experience recruiting for technical, engineering, laboratory, industrial, electronics, semiconductor, oil & gas, or B2B commercial roles will be an added advantage.
  • Strong sourcing capability using LinkedIn, job portals, networking, employee referrals, and direct search techniques.
  • Experience managing multiple vacancies while partnering closely with Hiring Managers and stakeholders.
  • Familiarity with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS); experience with SmartRecruiters is an added advantage.
  • Strong communication, stakeholder management, and relationship-building skills.
  • Self-motivated, resourceful, and able to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
  • Willing to travel occasionally within Malaysia when required.

Skills Required

  • Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related discipline.
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in Talent Acquisition or end-to-end recruitment within a corporate or agency environment.
  • Proven experience recruiting for technical, engineering, laboratory, industrial, electronics, semiconductor, oil & gas, or B2B commercial roles.
  • Strong sourcing capability using LinkedIn, job portals, networking, employee referrals, and direct search techniques.
  • Experience managing multiple vacancies while partnering closely with Hiring Managers and stakeholders.
  • Familiarity with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS).
  • Experience with SmartRecruiters.
  • Strong communication, stakeholder management, and relationship-building skills.
  • Self-motivated, resourceful, and able to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
  • Willing to travel occasionally within Malaysia when required.

SGS Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about SGS and has not been reviewed or approved by SGS.

  • Healthcare Strength Core medical, dental, and vision coverage is part of the U.S. package and is generally viewed as adequate even if not standout. Company information also underscores healthcare coverage as a standard element of the offering.
  • Retirement Support A 401(k) is commonly included in the U.S., and group disclosures reference post‑employment benefit plans in select regions. These components provide a baseline of retirement security beyond core pay.
  • Strong & Reliable Incentives Annual incentive/bonus structures are part of the compensation mix and cited positively in some regions and roles. Punctual pay is also highlighted as a plus.

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The Company
HQ: Geneva
99,600 Employees
Year Founded: 1878

What We Do

SGS is the world's leading Testing, Inspection, and Certification company, providing quality and safety control services.

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