Evolute - Executive Search Hiring! Full Time Talent Acquisition Lead in Federal Territory - Ricebowl

We are partnering with a well-established, reputable Data Center group to appoint a Talent Acquisition Lead for their growing Malaysia operations. This is a high-impact leadership role for a hands-on TA professional who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and excels at building scalable recruitment capabilities. This role will be based in Kuala Lumpur.

About the Opportunity

Our client is scaling its presence in Malaysia and requires a strategic yet execution-focused leader to build and optimise talent acquisition for large-scale project delivery. Reporting into the HR Director, you will play a pivotal role in supporting ambitious business growth through high-volume hiring while professionalising TA processes in a relatively agile setup.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end talent acquisition strategy and operations for Malaysia, with a strong focus on volume hiring (technical, site, and project roles across multiple ongoing and upcoming projects).
• Build, lead, and develop a team of 5 direct reports.
• Design and implement efficient recruitment processes, systems, and tools suitable for the construction industry.
• Partner closely with business leaders, project directors, and HR to forecast headcount needs and deliver timely, high-quality talent.
• Navigate and thrive in ambiguity – improve and professionalise existing practices where processes are still maturing.
• Drive employer branding initiatives tailored to the Malaysian market to attract top construction talent.
• Manage recruitment budgets, vendor relationships, and performance metrics (time-to-hire, quality of hire, cost per hire, etc.).

Ideal Profile

• Proven experience as a Talent Acquisition leader or Head of TA/Recruitment
• Strong track record of managing high-volume recruitment (hundreds of hires annually) in project-based or blue-collar/technical environments.
• Demonstrated success leading and developing a recruitment team.
• Ability to operate effectively in ambiguous, fast-changing environments and build structure without bureaucracy.
• Deep understanding of the Malaysian talent market, employment regulations, and sourcing channels (job portals, networks, agencies, etc.).
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills at all levels.
• Strategic mindset combined with strong hands-on execution.

This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive TA lead who enjoys building overall capabilities and wants to make a visible impact on a growing business.

What’s on Offer

• Opportunity to shape the TA function for a growing operation
• Exposure to large-scale infrastructure projects

Janard Liew

Principal Consultant - Executive Search

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Personnel Registration Number: R21100704