The Talent Acquisition Executive is responsible for end-to-end recruitment activities for Engineering, R&D, IT, and Corporate Functions within the Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) environment. This role partners closely with hiring managers and HR stakeholders to attract, assess, and hire quality talent while ensuring a positive candidate experience. The incumbent will also support employer branding and campus recruitment initiatives to strengthen the company's talent pipeline.
Key Responsibilities
Recruitment & Talent Acquisition
- Manage the full recruitment lifecycle from requisition approval to offer acceptance.
- Partner with hiring managers to understand hiring requirements, define selection criteria, and develop effective sourcing strategies.
- Source, screen, and evaluate candidates through various channels, including job portals, LinkedIn, referrals, and direct search.
- Conduct preliminary interviews and coordinate interview arrangements with stakeholders.
- Provide market intelligence on talent availability, compensation trends, and competitor hiring activities.
- Manage offer preparation, salary negotiations, and onboarding coordination.
- Ensure recruitment processes comply with company policies and employment regulations.
- Maintain accurate recruitment records and update applicant tracking systems on a timely basis.
Stakeholder Management
- Build strong partnerships with hiring managers, HR Business Partners, and business leaders.
- Proactively manage expectations and provide regular updates on recruitment progress.
- Advise hiring managers on hiring strategies, candidate assessment, and market conditions.
Employer Branding
- Support employer branding initiatives to enhance the company's reputation as an employer of choice.
- Collaborate with Internal Communications, Marketing, and HR teams on recruitment campaigns, social media content, and career-related events.
- Represent the company at career fairs, networking events, and recruitment activities when required.
Campus Recruitment & Internship Programs
- Coordinate campus recruitment activities with universities, polytechnics, and educational institutions.
- Build and maintain relationships with career offices, faculty members, and student organizations.
- Manage internship and graduate hiring programs, including sourcing, selection, onboarding, and engagement activities.
- Support initiatives to build a sustainable early-career talent pipeline.
Recruitment Analytics & Continuous Improvement
- Monitor recruitment KPIs such as Time-to-Fill, Time-to-Offer, Quality of Hire, and Candidate Experience.
- Prepare recruitment reports and provide insights to drive hiring effectiveness.
- Identify opportunities to improve recruitment processes and operational efficiency.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related disciplines.
- Minimum 5 years of recruitment or talent acquisition experience (in-house TA or recruitment consulting), preferably within the EMS, manufacturing, technology, or industrial sectors.
- Experience recruiting for Engineering, R&D, IT is an advantage.
- Experience in campus recruitment and employer branding initiatives is an advantage.