Talent Acquisition Manager – South APAC

The Talent Acquisition Manager - South APAC will lead end-to-end recruitment for Mintel’s Kuala Lumpur office, partnering closely with senior stakeholders across the regions to attract and hire top talent across a wide range of roles. This is a hands-on role combining strategic talent planning with volume delivery and strong employer branding in the local market. 

The role balances: 

• 10% Talent Acquisition Strategy 

• 20% Account Management / Stakeholder Partnership 

• 70% Hands-on Recruitment Delivery including management of TA specialist 

Key Responsibilities 

1. Talent Acquisition Strategy (10%)

• Develop and execute a localized talent acquisition strategy aligned to Mintel’s global hiring priorities, including elevating Mintel’s employee brand within KL. 

• Use data and market insights to inform workforce planning and hiring forecasts. 

• Continuously improve recruitment processes, candidate experience, and time-to-hire, within global guidelines. 

1. Account Management & Stakeholder Partnership (20%)

• Act as a trusted advisor to hiring managers and senior leaders across the Kuala Lumpur hub. 

• Build strong and trusted relationships with key stakeholders to understand business needs. 

• Provide regular updates on hiring progress using Greenhouse. 

• Influence and challenge stakeholders on role design, compensation expectations, and hiring decisions where appropriate. 

1. Recruitment Delivery (70%)

• Coach and manage the TA specialist to deliver an exceptional service across the business 

• Own full-cycle recruitment for a broad range of roles, from junior to senior level. 

• Manage job intake meetings, sourcing strategies, interviews, offers, and onboarding handovers. 

• Proactively source talent through LinkedIn, job boards, referrals, and networking. 

• Ensure a high-quality candidate experience throughout the recruitment journey. 

Employer Branding & Early Careers 

• Lead local employer branding initiatives to position Mintel as an employer of choice in KL. 

• Build and maintain partnerships with key universities and student organizations. 

• Design and deliver internship, graduate, and campus recruitment programs. 

• Represent Mintel at career fairs, networking events, and industry forums. 

Team Leadership 

• Line manage and coach one Talent Acquisition Specialist. 

• Provide day-to-day guidance, performance feedback, and development support. 

• Foster a collaborative, high-performance recruitment culture. 

Key Skills & Experience 

Essential: 

• 6+ years of experience in Talent Acquisition or Recruitment, ideally in an in-house or RPO environment. 

• Proven experience managing end-to-end recruitment across multiple job families. 

• Strong stakeholder management skills, including senior leadership engagement. 

• Experience leading employer branding or early careers initiatives. 

• Ability to operate in a fast-paced, high-volume hiring environment. 

• Expertise in Greenhouse or similar ATS. Real passion and curiosity for AI and how it can transform the TA space. 

• Prior people management experience. 

Competencies & Behaviours 

• Highly relationship-driven with strong influencing skills. 

• Data-informed and commercially minded. 

• Comfortable balancing strategic thinking with hands-on execution. 

• Resilient, adaptable, and solutions focused. 

• Passionate about delivering exceptional candidate and hiring manager experiences. 

 

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