Talent Acquisition Manager

Job Summary

We are seeking a hands-on and experienced Talent Acquisition professional to lead the recruitment of highly technical talent, with a strong focus on semiconductor, engineering and technology functions.

The role will work closely with business leaders and hiring managers to develop effective recruitment strategies, build sustainable technical talent pipelines, and provide data-driven insights into talent availability and market trends.

This is a fast-paced and high-impact role suited to a commercially minded and resilient professional who is comfortable working in an evolving environment, navigating ambiguity and adapting recruitment strategies to changing business needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute end-to-end recruitment strategies to identify, attract, assess and hire highly technical talent, particularly across semiconductor, engineering and technology functions.
• Take a hands-on approach to sourcing and engaging passive candidates through LinkedIn, talent mapping, referrals, professional networks and other channels.
• Conduct technical and semiconductor talent market mapping to build sustainable talent pipelines and provide insights into talent availability, market trends, compensation dynamics and talent movements.
• Manage recruitment across multiple channels, including direct sourcing, employee referrals, campus recruitment, recruitment agencies and professional networks.
• Partner closely with hiring managers throughout the recruitment process to understand technical requirements and assess candidates against technical capabilities, role suitability, team fit and organizational needs.
• Provide hiring managers with practical advice on talent availability, market competitiveness, candidate expectations and hiring considerations.
• Build strong relationships with candidates and ensure a professional and engaging candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.
• Leverage recruitment technology and market intelligence tools, including LinkedIn Recruiter, LinkedIn Talent Insights and ATS platforms, to support data-driven recruitment decisions.
• Develop and strengthen the organization's employer brand and talent presence within the semiconductor, engineering and technology talent markets.
• Stay current on relevant employment legislation and recruitment practices to ensure compliance with applicable local requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve TA processes, sourcing strategies and recruitment effectiveness across the organization.
• Support other talent-related initiatives and projects as the business and organizational needs evolve.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Engineering or a related discipline.
• 8–10+ years of full-cycle recruitment experience, with demonstrated experience hiring for semiconductor, semiconductor equipment, chip design, electronics, engineering or other highly technical functions.
• Strong understanding of the semiconductor and technology talent landscape, including relevant technical skill sets, talent pools and market dynamics.
• Proven experience in regional or international recruitment, preferably covering multiple markets across Asia.
• Strong hands-on sourcing capabilities, particularly in identifying, approaching and engaging passive technical talent.
• Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, high-growth and ambiguous environments, with the flexibility to adapt to changing priorities.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to partner effectively with senior hiring managers and translate business requirements into practical talent solutions.
• Commercially minded, with the ability to combine market intelligence, talent data and business context to advise hiring teams.
• Familiarity with ATS, LinkedIn Recruiter, LinkedIn Talent Insights and other recruitment technologies.
• A combination of in-house and recruitment agency experience would be advantageous.
• Prior experience within AI, semiconductor, data center, advanced technology or other emerging technology sectors would be an advantage.
• Resilient, proactive and adaptable, with a strong growth mindset and willingness to adopt new technologies, tools and recruitment approaches.

What We Offer

• An inclusive and collaborative environment that values diverse perspectives, authenticity and individual contributions.
• An entrepreneurial and dynamic working environment with opportunities to work alongside professionals across the technology and engineering sectors.
• Exposure to a fast-growing and evolving business, with opportunities to build relationships across regional and international markets.
• The opportunity to make a direct impact on talent strategy, organizational growth and business expansion.
• Opportunities to participate in new projects and initiatives, including the development and enhancement of recruitment processes and systems.
• A high degree of ownership, autonomy and accountability, with strong opportunities for professional growth and learning.
• Competitive benefits and opportunities for training, mentoring and career development.

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