APAC Talent Acquisition

About the Company

Our client is a fast-growing tech startup based in Malaysia, expanding its engineering and product teams across the APAC region. We are looking for a highly driven Internal Talent Acquisition (IT) Specialist with strong APAC hunting experience to join the team.

You will start as a remote freelancer for the first 2 months. If performance is successful, the company will support your relocation to Malaysia and convert you into a full-time internal TA.

Key Responsibilities

1. Internal TA & APAC Talent Hunting

• Act as in-house recruiter focusing on IT roles across the APAC market.
• Utilize multiple channels (LinkedIn, job boards, social media, GitHub, communities, referrals, etc.) to source and engage top tech talent.
• Proactively hunt and approach passive candidates that fit specific hiring requirements.

2. End-to-End Recruitment Process

• Review and evaluate CVs/resumes to shortlist qualified candidates.
• Conduct initial screenings and interviews to assess:
  • Technical background & experience (in coordination with hiring managers where needed)
  • Cultural fit and motivation
• Manage the candidate pipeline, follow up regularly, and ensure a smooth and positive candidate experience.

3. Internal Data & Talent Pool Management

• Maintain and update internal candidate database / ATS with accurate and structured information.
• Build and nurture talent pools for key roles (Backend, Frontend, QA, Product Design, Data, etc.) across APAC.
• Prepare regular recruitment reports and tracking dashboards for internal stakeholders.

4. Employer Branding

• Work with the internal team to promote the companys employer brand on LinkedIn and other relevant channels.
• Support content ideas and campaigns that help attract tech talent in APAC (posts, messages, events, communities, etc.).

Requirements

• Strong LinkedIn network:

  • Minimum 4,000 LinkedIn connections, primarily professionals in APAC in areas such as:
    • Quality Control (Manual & Automation)
    • Backend Development
    • Frontend Development
    • Product Design
    • Data Engineering

• Recruitment Expertise:

  • Solid understanding of IT roles and tech stacks.
  • Proven experience with sourcing, hunting, and closing candidates in a fast-paced environment.
  • Familiar with modern recruiting tools and strategies (Boolean search, LinkedIn Recruiter, talent communities, etc.).

• Soft Skills & Work Style:

  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing skills to secure top talent.
  • Ability to work independently, organize your own pipeline, and manage time effectively.
  • Comfortable working with performance-based KPIs.

• Language:

  • Strong English communication skills (both written and spoken).
  • Other APAC languages are a plus.

• Performance KPIs:

  • Deliver 20-40 qualified CVs per month (profiles that pass internal screening and are submitted to hiring managers).

Onsite Benefits

• Working Mode: 2 months remote as freelancer then relocate to Malaysia upon successful performance.
• Total income of up to USD 2,000/month (net, after tax)
• Housing allowance: USD 500/month
• Annual flight ticket to home country: USD 1,200/year
• All work equipment provided by the company
• Full coverage of visa and relocation costs

Hiring Process

1. HR Interview Culture & Motivation (30 minutes)
2. Technical Interview (60 minutes)
3. Background Verification (up to 5 days)
4. Offer Issuance (within 2 days after verification)