Head of Talent Acquisition & Employer Branding
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Job Summary
The Head of Talent Acquisition & Employer Branding will lead and execute the company’s talent acquisition strategy for the group including Retail, Corporate and Distribution Center (DC) recruitment. This role is responsible for developing a strong employer brand to attract and retain top talent while ensuring a seamless and effective recruitment process
Responsibilities
a) Talent Acquisition Strategy & Execution
- Develop and implement a comprehensive talent acquisition strategy for retail and corporate/DC recruitment, ensuring alignment with business goals
- Oversee the full recruitment lifecycle, ensuring efficiency, diversity, and high-quality talent selection
- Manage and mentor Talent Acquisition Managers responsible for retail and corporate/DC hiring
- Leverage data analytics and market insights to improve hiring processes, reduce time-to-fill, and enhance candidate experience
- Collaborate with hiring managers to anticipate talent needs and workforce planning
- Drive the use of innovative sourcing strategies, including social media, referrals, talent pipelines, and partnerships
b) Employer Branding
- Lead the employer branding strategy to enhance the company’s reputation as an Employer of Choice
- Develop and execute creative campaigns to promote the company’s culture, values, and career opportunities
- Manage the company’s presence on employer branding platforms, such as LinkedIn, Glassdoor, and job portals
- Collaborate with Marketing & Communications teams to create compelling content, including videos, blogs, and social media campaigns
- Represent the company at recruitment fairs, industry events, and networking forums to attract top talent
c) Process Improvement & Stakeholder Engagement
- Establish best practices for recruitment processes, including candidate assessment, interview structures, and onboarding effectiveness
- Enhance recruitment tools, ATS (Applicant Tracking System), and other HR technologies to improve efficiency
- Build strong relationships with senior leadership, department heads, and external recruitment partners to align hiring efforts with business priorities
- Drive diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives within the hiring strategy
- Provide regular reports and insights to leadership on hiring trends, challenges, and opportunities
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
- 8+years of experience in talent acquisition, with at least 3 years in a leadership role
- Proven expertise in Retail recruitment is an added advantage
- Strong employer branding and recruitment marketing experience
- Excellent stakeholder management and leadership skills
- Ability to drive change, influence decision-making, and create strategic workforce plans
- Knowledge of labor laws, compliance, and best hiring practices
- Strong communication, creativity, and project management skills
- Willing to relocate to new office location
Current Office Location: Petaling Jaya
New Office Location by mid-2025: Bandar Bukit Raja
Job Summary
The Head of Talent Acquisition & Employer Branding will lead and execute the company’s talent acquisition strategy for the group including Retail, Corporate and Distribution Center (DC) recruitment. This role is responsible for developing a strong employer brand to attract and retain top talent while ensuring a seamless and effective recruitment process
Responsibilities
a) Talent Acquisition Strategy & Execution
- Develop and implement a comprehensive talent acquisition strategy for retail and corporate/DC recruitment, ensuring alignment with business goals
- Oversee the full recruitment lifecycle, ensuring efficiency, diversity, and high-quality talent selection
- Manage and mentor Talent Acquisition Managers responsible for retail and corporate/DC hiring
- Leverage data analytics and market insights to improve hiring processes, reduce time-to-fill, and enhance candidate experience
- Collaborate with hiring managers to anticipate talent needs and workforce planning
- Drive the use of innovative sourcing strategies, including social media, referrals, talent pipelines, and partnerships
b) Employer Branding
- Lead the employer branding strategy to enhance the company’s reputation as an Employer of Choice
- Develop and execute creative campaigns to promote the company’s culture, values, and career opportunities
- Manage the company’s presence on employer branding platforms, such as LinkedIn, Glassdoor, and job portals
- Collaborate with Marketing & Communications teams to create compelling content, including videos, blogs, and social media campaigns
- Represent the company at recruitment fairs, industry events, and networking forums to attract top talent
c) Process Improvement & Stakeholder Engagement
- Establish best practices for recruitment processes, including candidate assessment, interview structures, and onboarding effectiveness
- Enhance recruitment tools, ATS (Applicant Tracking System), and other HR technologies to improve efficiency
- Build strong relationships with senior leadership, department heads, and external recruitment partners to align hiring efforts with business priorities
- Drive diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives within the hiring strategy
- Provide regular reports and insights to leadership on hiring trends, challenges, and opportunities
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
- 8+years of experience in talent acquisition, with at least 3 years in a leadership role
- Proven expertise in Retail recruitment is an added advantage
- Strong employer branding and recruitment marketing experience
- Excellent stakeholder management and leadership skills
- Ability to drive change, influence decision-making, and create strategic workforce plans
- Knowledge of labor laws, compliance, and best hiring practices
- Strong communication, creativity, and project management skills
- Willing to relocate to new office location
Current Office Location: Petaling Jaya
New Office Location by mid-2025: Bandar Bukit Raja