TA Executive

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.