Why Should You Apply For The Job
- Be part of a dynamic team driving economic growth in Sarawak, contributing to impactful infrastructure projects and regional development.
- Explore exciting roles in a reputable company known for its commitment to innovation, sustainability, and fostering talent in a thriving business environment.
- Good career progression and professional development opportunity.
Job Summary:
Primary responsibility will be to oversee and manage the recruitment functions and processes within the group, including the management of the manpower budget., and to play a pivotal role in attracting and retaining talent to meet the company’s goals and needs. This position will report to Acting Head of Group Human Resources.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manpower budget management: Collaborate with stakeholders, or hiring managers to develop and manage the manpower budget for the organisation. Ensure adherence to the approved budget and monitor recruitment-related expenses throughout the year.
- Recruitment strategy and planning: Develop recruitment strategies and plans that align with the approved manpower budget. Work closely with hiring managers and department heads to understand their staffing needs and design cost-effective recruitment solutions.
- Cost control and optimisation: Implement strategies to optimise recruitment costs while ensuring the acquisition of high-quality talent. Identify areas where cost savings can be achieved, such as optimising recruitment channels, negotiating vendor contracts, and implementing efficient recruitment processes.
- Vendor management: Oversee the utilisation of external recruitment agencies /head hunting services and other talent acquisition vendors within the approved budget.
- Tracking and reporting: Establish robust tracking mechanisms to monitor recruitment expenses against the approved budget. Regularly analyse and report on recruitment costs, providing insights to senior management for informed decision-making.
- Compliance and process adherence: Ensure adherence to all relevant recruitment laws, policies, and procedures. Implement best practices in recruitment and continuously enhance the recruitment process to streamline operations and
improve efficiency. - Collaboration with stakeholders: Partner closely with hiring managers, department heads, and senior leaders to align recruitment plans with budgetary constraints. Provide guidance on cost-effective recruitment strategies and foster open communication channels to manage expectations regarding the manpower budget.
Job Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources / Business Administration, or a related field or equivalent experience. Master’s degree in a related field is a plus.
- Extensive experience in recruitment, including a minimum of 5 years and above in a leadership or managerial role, preferably within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
- Strong knowledge of recruitment best practices, talent acquisition strategies, and sourcing techniques.
- Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and develop a high-performing recruitment team.
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to build relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
- Analytical mindset with the ability to leverage recruitment metrics and data to drive insights and decision-making.
- Knowledge of applicant tracking systems (ATS) and other recruitment software.
- Up-to-date understanding of relevant employment laws and regulations.
- Able to cope in a high intensity and fast paced work environment.
- Proficiency in Google Docs and MS Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other relevant software applications.
About The Company
Our client is a leading conglomerate company listed on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia and is a major private-sector player in Sarawak. Their portfolio spans to over more than 30 companies, including cement and phosphate manufacturing, property development, construction, trading, green technology, oil tools, trading, telco infrastructure, private education and financial services.
Interested to apply? Kindly send your latest CV (with attached photo) to our consultant, Gina at gina.koh@peoplelake.asia or contact her at 016-6948780 for a discussion and information sharing about this opportunity.