Recruiter (DL & IDL) - Batu Kawan/ Kulim, Penang

Batu Kawan & Kulim, Penang | Permanent | Hybrid

Position Summary

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Recruiter to join the Korn Ferry RPO team, supporting a global leader in the semiconductor equipment and advanced manufacturing industry.

Based across Batu Kawan Industrial Park and Kulim Hi-Tech Park, Penang, you will manage end-to-end recruitment for a diverse portfolio of Direct Labour (DL) and Indirect Labour (IDL) positions, partnering closely with hiring managers and business leaders to attract and secure top talent.

This is a permanent opportunity with Korn Ferry, offering the chance to work within a dynamic manufacturing environment, develop your recruitment expertise and make a meaningful impact on hiring outcomes.

Working Arrangement: Hybrid – 4 days onsite across Batu Kawan and Kulim, with 1 day working from home.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full end-to-end recruitment lifecycle for DL and IDL positions, from hiring manager briefings and sourcing through to candidate screening, interviews and offer management.
• Develop and execute effective recruitment strategies to support high-volume DL hiring and specialist IDL recruitment within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Partner closely with hiring managers and key stakeholders to understand workforce requirements, provide consultative recruitment support and drive hiring outcomes.
• Proactively source and engage candidates through JobStreet, LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean searches, referrals, talent mapping and other direct sourcing channels.
• Build and maintain strong talent pipelines to support immediate hiring needs and future workforce requirements.
• Leverage creative sourcing approaches to attract talent in Penang's competitive semiconductor and manufacturing market.
• Provide talent market intelligence, including candidate availability, competitor hiring trends, salary benchmarks and market insights, to support informed hiring decisions.
• Manage multiple vacancies and hiring priorities while ensuring recruitment timelines, service delivery expectations and candidate experience standards are met.
• Maintain accurate recruitment data within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and ensure compliance with recruitment processes and reporting requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve recruitment efficiency, sourcing effectiveness and stakeholder satisfaction.

Professional Experience & Qualifications

• Proven experience managing end-to-end recruitment for both Direct Labour (DL) and Indirect Labour (IDL) positions.
• Strong experience supporting recruitment within manufacturing, semiconductor, electronics, engineering or other industrial environments.
• Demonstrated ability to manage high-volume DL hiring alongside specialist or technical IDL recruitment.
• Experience within a Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) environment or recruiting for leading semiconductor, electronics and advanced manufacturing organisations would be highly advantageous.
• Strong direct sourcing capabilities, including Boolean searches, talent mapping, candidate engagement and pipeline development.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships and influence hiring decisions across different business functions.
• Familiarity with LinkedIn Recruiter, JobStreet, Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and other recruitment technologies.
• Resourceful and creative in developing sourcing strategies to overcome talent shortages and competitive hiring conditions.
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple vacancies and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Bahasa Malaysia.
• Collaborative, adaptable and proactive, with a passion for delivering a positive candidate and hiring manager experience.
• Able to work onsite across Batu Kawan Industrial Park and Kulim Hi-Tech Park 4 days per week, with 1 day working from home.

Why Join Korn Ferry?

This is an opportunity to build your career with Korn Ferry's global RPO business, supporting a leading organisation at the forefront of semiconductor technology and advanced manufacturing.

You'll have the opportunity to:

• Work with an industry leader: Gain valuable exposure to a global semiconductor and advanced manufacturing organisation.
• Expand your recruitment expertise: Manage a diverse portfolio of DL and IDL hiring, from high-volume manufacturing positions to specialist technical roles.
• Partner with experienced professionals: Collaborate with hiring managers, business leaders and the wider Korn Ferry RPO team.
• Enjoy career stability and flexibility: Benefit from a permanent position with Korn Ferry and a hybrid working arrangement of 4 days onsite and 1 day working from home.

If you're an experienced Recruiter with a strong track record in DL and IDL recruitment, enjoy working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and are looking for your next career opportunity, we'd love to hear from you!

Apply today and take the next step in your Talent Acquisition career with Korn Ferry!