Talent Acquisition Manager – South APAC at Mintel

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 • 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. • 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. • 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. #LI-SH1 #HYBRID