Talent Acquisition Lead- Lead TA Business Partner

Role summary

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The Talent Acquisition Lead/Lead TA Business Partner is expected to lead recruitment strategy and delivery for Capgemini in Malaysia. Responsibilities typically include partnering with business leaders and HR, managing end-to-end hiring, workforce planning, sourcing, employer branding, recruitment metrics, stakeholder communication and candidate experience. The successful candidate should have strong experience in technology or professional-services recruitment, preferably within a multinational or shared-services environment. Excellent knowledge of Malaysia’s talent market, recruitment technology, sourcing methods and employment practices is expected. The role also requires leadership capability, commercial awareness, strong communication and negotiation skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while building trusted relationships with senior stakeholders and hiring managers.

About the employer

Capgemini is a global business and technology transformation company headquartered in France, serving clients across industries including financial services, manufacturing, telecommunications, retail and the public sector. Its services cover consulting, engineering, cloud, data and artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, software development, business process services and enterprise technology. Capgemini operates through a large international workforce and supports organizations in modernizing operations, adopting digital platforms and improving customer experiences. In Malaysia, the company provides technology delivery, consulting and business-support services, with opportunities commonly based in Kuala Lumpur and other major business locations. Employees may work with regional and global teams, making the company suitable for professionals seeking multinational exposure, structured career development and experience with large-scale transformation programs.

Working in Malaysia

Malaysia offers strong opportunities in technology, shared services, consulting, finance, engineering, healthcare, tourism and digital operations. Kuala Lumpur and nearby Selangor are the main employment centers, while Penang is known for electronics and engineering, Johor for manufacturing and logistics, and Sabah and Sarawak for energy, tourism and natural-resource industries. The country has a multicultural society shaped by Malay, Chinese, Indian and indigenous traditions, with English widely used in professional settings. Living costs are generally moderate, although central Kuala Lumpur is more expensive. Malaysia provides an urban lifestyle, excellent food, tropical weather, beaches and easy travel to islands such as Langkawi, Tioman and Perhentian. Foreign professionals usually require employer-sponsored authorization, commonly an Employment Pass, before starting work. Candidates should confirm eligibility, medical requirements, taxation and relocation support with the employer.