Job Title: Senior Recruitment Consultant

Location: Petaling Jaya, Malaysia

Work Mode: Hybrid

Employment Type: Permanent

Experience Level: 4–6 years

Work Eligibility: Applicants must have the legal right to work in Malaysia. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

About the Role

Join TechTalent as a Senior Recruitment Consultant and play a pivotal role in driving recruitment success within Malaysia's IT and Engineering sectors. This is a 360-degree recruitment position, responsible for managing the full recruitment lifecycle, building strong client relationships, and delivering top talent for specialist and hard-to-fill roles. Fluency in both Mandarin and English is essential for effective communication with clients, candidates, and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Manage the complete end-to-end recruitment lifecycle, from requirement intake to successful placement and post-placement follow-up.

Conduct detailed discussions with clients and hiring managers to understand technical needs, budgets, experience expectations, and hiring priorities.

Develop sourcing strategies for both active and passive candidates.

Source and headhunt candidates using platforms such as LinkedIn, JobStreet, Foundit, recruitment databases, referrals, and networking.

Screen and interview candidates to assess technical suitability, experience, communication skills, motivation, and availability.

Prepare professional candidate profiles and present suitable candidates to clients.

Coordinate interviews and maintain consistent communication between candidates and clients throughout the recruitment process.

Build and maintain sustainable talent pipelines for recurring and difficult-to-fill positions.

Manage and develop relationships with clients across Malaysia, acting as a recruitment partner and providing market intelligence and hiring insights.

Negotiate recruitment terms, fees, and commercial arrangements where required.

Manage multiple client accounts and vacancies simultaneously while achieving agreed targets.

Must-have Requirements

Applicants must have the legal right to work in Malaysia. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

4–6 years of recruitment experience, preferably within a recruitment agency, staffing company, or professional recruitment environment.

Proven experience managing 360-degree recruitment, including recruitment delivery and client/account management.

Strong recruitment experience within the Malaysian IT and Engineering market.

Proven ability to independently manage vacancies from requirement intake through to successful placement.

Strong headhunting and candidate sourcing capabilities, particularly for specialist and hard-to-fill positions.

Good knowledge of the Malaysian employment and talent market, including salary expectations and candidate availability.

Experience using recruitment databases/ATS platforms and major sourcing platforms.

Strong spoken and written Mandarin and English communication skills to support Mandarin-speaking stakeholders.

Nice-to-have Requirements

Commercially minded with the ability to identify opportunities and develop existing client accounts.

Strong experience dealing directly with clients, HR teams, hiring managers, and senior stakeholders.

Experience recruiting for Data Centre, Infrastructure, or Manufacturing sectors in Malaysia.

Why Join Us

Be part of a dynamic and supportive team that values expertise, initiative, and professional growth. At TechTalent, you will have the opportunity to work with leading clients in the IT and Engineering sectors, develop your recruitment career, and make a real impact in the Malaysian talent market.