Role : Regional Talent Acquisition Partner
GroupM Introduction
GroupM is WPP’s media investment group and the world’s leading media investment company with a mission to shape the next era of media where advertising works better for people. The company is responsible for more than $60 billion in annual media investment, as measured by the independent research bureau COMvergence. Through its global agencies Mindshare, EssenceMediacom and, Wavemaker. GroupM’s portfolio includes Data & Technology, Investment and Services, all united in vision to shape the next era of media where advertising works better for people. GroupM leverages a unique combination of global scale, expertise, and innovation to generate sustained value for clients wherever they do business. Discover more at www.groupm.com.
Role summary and impact
As a Regional Talent Acquisition Partner based in Malaysia, you will play a crucial role in attracting and securing top talent for GroupM agencies across the diverse markets. You will leverage recruitment technology and innovative talent attraction strategies, partnering closely with senior business leaders to understand their needs and build strong talent pipelines. Your impact will be directly seen in the quality of talent acquired and the overall success of our team.
Skills and experience
At GroupM, we believe in the power of our culture and our people. It’s what elevates us to deliver exceptional experiences for both our clients and each other. In this role it will be critical to embrace GroupM’s core behaviors:
Be Extraordinary by Leading Collectively to Inspire transformational Creativity.Create and Open environment by Balancing People and Client Experiences by Cultivating Trust.Lead Optimistically by Championing Growth and Development to Mobilize the Enterprise.These experience and behaviors are crucial for success in this role and will be key factors in evaluating candidates:
- Extensive hands-on experience in data-driven recruiting within the digital, media, marketing, or advertising agency landscape.
- Proven track record of full-cycle recruitment agency and/or corporate recruiting, with experience in senior-level hiring within a fast-paced environment.
- Experience partnering with and advising hiring managers on recruitment decisions.
- Strong collaborative mindset and excellent partnership skills.
- Proactive, enthusiastic, and results-oriented approach.
- Keen problem-solving abilities with strong attention to detail.
- Culturally sensitive with the ability to effectively partner with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex TA data and insights to stakeholders.
- Continuously improve recruiting processes and enhance the candidate experience, staying abreast of innovative recruiting trends and best practices.
- Contribute in talent acquisition projects, including talent pipelining for niche roles, internal mobility programs, employee referrals, process improvements, candidate experience surveys, and talent insights.
Life at GroupM & Benefits
Our passion for shaping the next era of media includes investing in our employees to help them do their best work, and we’re just as committed to employee growth as we are to responsible media investment. GroupM employees can tap into the global GroupM & WPP networks to pursue their passions, grow their networks, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising. We have a variety of employee resource groups and host frequent in-office events showcasing team wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events. Our benefits include competitive medical, group retirement plans, vision, and dental insurance, significant paid time off, preferential partner discounts, and employee mental health awareness days.
Equal Opportunities
GroupM is an equal opportunity employer. We view everyone as an individual and we understand that inclusion is more than just diversity – it’s about belonging. We celebrate the fact that everyone is unique and that’s what makes us so good at what we do. We pride ourselves on being a company that embraces difference and truly represents the global clients we work with.