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

We are pleased to be partnering a fast-growing regional payment infrastructure client to appoint a Talent Acquisition Manager (circa. MYR16-18k monthly base) into their People team. With a strong presence in Malaysia and expanding teams across key markets in Southeast and South Asia, they are scaling rapidly in a regulated, high-growth environment. This role will be based in Kuala Lumpur (Golden Triangle area), Malaysia - default arrangement is five-days-in-office.

Job Description

• Own end-to-end Talent Acquisition strategy and operations, covering both high-volume and specialist hiring needs
• Design and implement recruitment frameworks, SLAs, scorecards, pipelines and performance metrics (time-to-hire, quality of hire, cost per hire) where limited structure currently exists
• Drive candidate attraction and employer branding initiatives tailored to the different talent markets
• Partner closely with the People Director and business leaders on headcount forecasting, workforce planning and critical hires that support regional growth
• Manage sourcing channels, vendor/agency relationships, job portal spend and recruitment tooling
• Deliver a strong candidate experience while navigating ambiguity and shifting priorities in a fast-moving environment
• Build scalable processes and lay the foundation for a future TA team as the company continues to expand

The Successful Candidate

• Proven experience in Talent Acquisition, ideally within fintech, technology, e-commerce or high-growth environments
• Track record of building or professionalising recruitment processes, SLAs and metrics from scratch or in maturing functions
• Strong knowledge of the Malaysian talent market, sourcing channels, employment regulations and vendor management; multi-market APAC exposure is a plus
• Comfortable operating as a hands-on individual contributor while also capable of leading and developing others as the function grows
• Excellent stakeholder management skills and the ability to partner effectively with senior business leaders
• Analytical mindset with a focus on continuous process improvement and measurable outcomes
• Degree in Human Resources, Business or related field preferred

This is a rare opportunity to be the first dedicated Talent Acquisition hire and shape the entire recruitment function in a scaling regional payments business. You will have high autonomy, direct impact on business growth, and close partnership with an experienced People Director who is building the broader People agenda. Success in this role positions you to grow the TA capability as the company expands across Asia. If you thrive on ownership, enjoy building structure in dynamic environments, and want to make a visible contribution in the fintech space, we would like to hear from you.

Janard Liew

Principal Consultant - Executive Search

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Personnel Registration Number: R21100704