Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | Permanent | Hybrid

Position Summary

Are you a passionate Recruiter who thrives in a fast-paced, creative and dynamic environment

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Recruiter to join the Korn Ferry RPO team, supporting a global leader in the public relations, strategic communications and marketing industry.

Based in Kuala Lumpur, you will manage end-to-end recruitment across a diverse portfolio of PR, communications and related specialist roles, supporting hiring across Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia and Australia.

This is more than just a recruitment delivery role. You'll be a trusted talent advisor, partnering closely with hiring managers and senior stakeholders to develop effective hiring strategies, provide talent market intelligence and attract top talent across the region.

This is a permanent opportunity with Korn Ferry, offering regional exposure, the opportunity to work with a leading global communications organisation and the chance to further develop your expertise in strategic talent acquisition.

Working Arrangement: Hybrid â€ 3 days onsite in Kuala Lumpur and 2 day working from home.

Key Responsibilities

Manage the full end-to-end recruitment lifecycle across PR, communications and related specialist positions, from hiring manager briefings and sourcing through to candidate assessment, interviews and offer management.
Partner closely with hiring managers and senior business stakeholders across Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia and Australia to understand hiring priorities and develop effective recruitment strategies.
Proactively source and engage talent through LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean searches, direct sourcing, networking, referrals and targeted talent mapping.
Leverage LinkedIn Talent Insights, AI-enabled recruitment tools and market intelligence platforms to identify talent, analyse market trends and develop data-driven sourcing strategies.
Conduct talent mapping and competitor analysis to identify talent pools within PR, communications, advertising, marketing and creative agencies.
Build and maintain strong talent pipelines for current and future hiring requirements across multiple APAC markets.
Provide talent market insights, including candidate availability, competitor hiring trends, salary benchmarks and market conditions, to support informed hiring decisions.
Develop trusted relationships with senior stakeholders, providing consultative recruitment advice and effectively managing hiring expectations.
Manage multiple vacancies and competing priorities while ensuring recruitment timelines, service delivery standards and candidate experience expectations are met.
Maintain accurate recruitment data within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and ensure compliance with recruitment processes and reporting requirements.
Identify opportunities to improve sourcing effectiveness, recruitment processes and stakeholder satisfaction through technology, market insights and continuous improvement initiatives.

Professional Experience & Qualifications

Proven experience managing end-to-end recruitment, ideally within an in-house Talent Acquisition, RPO or recruitment agency environment.
Experience recruiting within public relations, communications, advertising, marketing, digital or creative agency environments would be highly advantageous.
Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the confidence to partner with senior business leaders and hiring managers across multiple countries.
Demonstrated experience using LinkedIn Talent Insights, AI-enabled recruitment tools and talent mapping methodologies to support sourcing strategies and hiring decisions.
Strong direct sourcing capabilities, including Boolean searches, market mapping, competitor research and passive candidate engagement.
Experience supporting regional or multi-country recruitment across APAC would be advantageous.
Strong understanding of talent market dynamics, candidate availability and recruitment trends within professional services or creative industries.
Experience using LinkedIn Recruiter, Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and other recruitment technologies.
Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple vacancies and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
Mandarin and/or Cantonese language proficiency would be advantageous for engaging relevant candidates and stakeholders.
Proactive, adaptable and solutions-oriented, with a passion for delivering an exceptional candidate and stakeholder experience.

Why Join Korn Ferry

This is an opportunity to build your career with Korn Ferry's global RPO business, supporting a leading organisation in the PR, communications and marketing industry.

You'll have the opportunity to:

Gain regional APAC exposure: Lead recruitment across six markets, working with diverse stakeholders and talent pools.
Recruit within a dynamic, creative industry: Support hiring for PR, communications and specialist roles within a global communications organisation.
Elevate your strategic recruitment expertise: Leverage LinkedIn Talent Insights, AI sourcing tools, market mapping and talent intelligence to influence hiring strategies.
Partner with senior business leaders: Build trusted relationships and act as a strategic talent advisor across multiple markets.
Enjoy career stability and flexibility: Benefit from a permanent position with Korn Ferry and a hybrid working arrangement.

If you're an experienced Recruiter with a passion for PR, communications, marketing or creative industries, strong stakeholder management skills and a data-driven approach to talent acquisition, we'd love to hear from you!

Apply today and take the next step in your Talent Acquisition career with Korn Ferry!

Recruiter (PR & Communications) - Kuala Lumpur