Executive/Manager/AVP, Talent Acquisition (Mass Hiring)

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This role manages high-volume recruitment for UOB in Malaysia, covering workforce planning, sourcing, screening, interview coordination, offer management, onboarding and recruitment reporting. Candidates are expected to have experience in talent acquisition, preferably within banking, financial services or another large organization, with proven success in mass hiring. Strong stakeholder management, communication, negotiation and organizational skills are important, along with the ability to manage multiple vacancies and recruitment deadlines. Familiarity with applicant-tracking systems, recruitment metrics, digital sourcing channels and employment practices in Malaysia is advantageous. The successful candidate should be commercially aware, service-focused, resilient and comfortable working with hiring managers across different business functions.

About the employer

United Overseas Bank (UOB) is a major Singapore-headquartered banking group with operations across Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, China, Hong Kong and other financial centres. Established in 1935, UOB provides personal and business banking, wealth management, commercial banking, corporate banking, investment banking and digital financial services. The group serves individuals, small and medium-sized enterprises, large corporations and institutional clients. UOB has expanded its regional presence through organic growth and acquisitions, including the purchase of Citigroup’s consumer banking businesses in Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam and Indonesia. In Malaysia, the bank operates branches and digital channels supporting retail customers, businesses and corporate clients. Its workforce spans banking operations, technology, risk, finance, sales and specialist corporate functions such as talent acquisition.