Talent Acquisition Specialist (Southeast Asia)

About the role

Omnichat, a Meta WhatsApp Business solution provider founded in 2017, is looking for an experienced, proactive and independent Talent Acquisition Specialist to support recruitment across Southeast Asia, initially in Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand as the business expands regionally. The role manages the full recruitment lifecycle and works closely with the regional HR team.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle: job posting, sourcing, screening, interviewing, offer management and onboarding coordination.
• Partner independently with Hiring Managers to understand hiring needs, develop recruitment strategies and meet agreed timelines.
• Work with the regional HR team to coordinate recruitment activities and share market insights.
• Manage and optimise local and regional channels such as job platforms, recruitment agencies, professional networks and employee referrals.
• Build and maintain talent pipelines, especially for technical and specialised positions.
• Provide recruitment market insights on talent availability, salary benchmarks, hiring trends and local practices.
• Manage multiple vacancies and track progress, communicating with internal and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate local administrative and back-office tasks, including vendor coordination and documentation.
• Support improvements to recruitment processes and help with regional HR projects and ad hoc tasks.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related discipline.
• 5 years of hands-on recruitment experience, preferably with regional or multi-country hiring exposure.
• Proven ability to manage the full recruitment lifecycle with minimal supervision.
• Good understanding of recruitment markets, hiring practices and employment regulations in Singapore and Malaysia.
• Willingness to learn about other SEA markets.
• Experience managing job platforms, recruitment agencies and external sourcing channels; technical recruitment experience is an advantage.
• Fluent English; Chinese is an advantage.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Mac OS, MS Office and Google Workspace.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, able to work independently and collaborate with an overseas regional HR team.
• Self-driven, organised and able to handle local HR operational tasks.

What we offer

• A flat, collaborative open-space environment with mentorship and guidance.
• Attractive compensation packages.