Company Description SAM Group is a global precision engineering organization headquartered in Singapore, specializing in solutions for the aerospace and commercial equipment industries. The group is vertically integrated, offering innovative engineering capabilities in automated solutions and motion control devices, as well as build-to-print contract manufacturing and OEM production. SAM Group provides comprehensive services across primary and secondary manufacturing operations, including precision machining, sheet-metal and structural fabrication, heat and surface treatments, non-destructive testing, and system integration. With AS9100 and ISO9001 certifications, the group demonstrates a strong commitment to quality and customer requirements. SAM Group operates from offices and facilities in China, Germany, Malaysia, Northern Ireland, Singapore, and Thailand, providing a global and collaborative work environment.
Role Description The Talent Acquisition Manager is a full-time, on-site role based in Penang, Malaysia. This position is responsible for managing end-to-end recruitment processes, including workforce planning, sourcing, screening, interviewing, and hiring across various functions and levels. The role involves partnering with hiring managers to understand talent needs, defining role requirements, and developing effective recruitment strategies and selection processes. The Talent Acquisition Manager will drive employer branding initiatives, optimize candidate experience, and maintain strong talent pipelines through proactive networking and market research. The role also includes managing recruitment metrics, ensuring compliance with company policies and local regulations, and collaborating with HR and leadership to support organizational growth and succession planning.
Qualifications
- Candidates should possess strong skills in Full-life Cycle Recruiting, including planning, sourcing, screening, selection, and onboarding.
- Candidates should possess solid Recruiting and Hiring skills, with experience filling technical, professional, and leadership roles.
- Candidates should possess experience in Employer Branding, with the ability to promote the organization as an employer of choice and enhance candidate engagement.
- Candidates should possess effective Interviewing skills, including structured interviewing, competency-based assessment, and fair, unbiased evaluation of candidates.
- Relevant skills and qualifications include strong communication and stakeholder management abilities, proficiency with applicant tracking systems and recruitment tools, and data-driven decision-making.
- A bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Psychology, or a related field, and prior experience in talent acquisition or HR in a manufacturing, engineering, or technology environment is preferred.
- Ability to work on-site in Penang, Malaysia, collaborate across cultures and time zones, and maintain confidentiality and ethical standards in all hiring activities.