Talent Acquisition Partner, APAC at WPP

Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

04 May, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Talent acquisition, Advertising recruitment, Media recruitment, Competency-based interviewing, Employer branding, Stakeholder management, Candidate sourcing, Relationship building, Communication skills, Negotiation, Data management, Strategic planning

Industry

Advertising Services

Description

About WPP Production We are WPP Production - the unified global production company that brings together all of WPP's content producers, studios and craft experts into one connected organisation. We combine world-class human craft with next generation technology to originate, design, and deliver multi-channel content systems at scale. Built for borderless collaboration and powered by deep craft expertise, we are the production engine designed for today's always on, AI driven marketing world. About WPP WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. For more information, visit WPP.com. A Hybrid working model We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process. What does a Talent Acquisition Partner, APAC do at WPP Production? As an expert in the industry, your role will be to work on key vacancies and design innovative ways of attracting and retaining the best people Key Responsibilities: Dealing with a high volume of roles, you will source and acquire talent at all levels, recruiting correctly skilled staff for a variety of roles across the agency Representing our brand and being the first point of contact and interviewer for all candidates; shortlisting and recommending candidates for second stage interview with Line Managers Building good relationships across the WPP Production business, especially with senior management, consulting them where necessary using your recruitment expertise Enhancing and developing our Employer Brand Keeping up to date with industry news Organising and collating job role information and candidate interview notes in a clear and concise manner Building and maintaining relationships with a network of talented people and potential candidates for the future is key - there's always a potential if someone is great, we will have a role for them in the future. Managing offers to candidates and working closely with the HR department to coordinate contracts and start dates (including successfully negotiating candidate remuneration) A history of championing candidate experience and making sure candidates receive a positive candidate experience Requirements Min 5 years of talent acquisition experience, strong knowledge and expertise in Advertising/Media Recruitment across all disciplines is preferred Adept interviewer, preferably experienced at competency-based interviewing Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills – demonstrable evidence that they can build relationships at all levels of the business, be trusted and known to always act with integrity Organised – structured in approach so that the recruitment process is recorded effectively and candidates are impressed by the process as well as those recruiting Strong emphasis on building a direct candidate pool Ability to manage a high volume of change and deal with ambiguity Sense of urgency, can do attitude with a focus on continuous improvement Gravitas – to be able to gain respect and be sought out for their advice Experience dealing with senior management Highly driven and focused with high energy levels Work well under pressure #LI-CT1 Why work here: At WPP Production, you’ll help shape the future of content production at a truly global scale. We bring together world-class talent, cutting-edge studios, and advanced technology to solve some of the most complex creative and production challenges in the industry. You’ll work in a collaborative, borderless environment where craft excellence is valued, innovation is encouraged, and AI and next-generation tools are used to amplify not replace human creativity. With access to diverse projects, global career opportunities, and the backing of WPP’s unmatched network, this is a place where you can grow your skills, make real impact, and create work that performs for every audience, across every channel, at every moment. Inclusion and Impact WPP is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers. 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Responsibilities

You will source and acquire talent across all levels while designing innovative attraction and retention strategies. Additionally, you will build strong relationships with senior management and manage the end-to-end recruitment process, including offer negotiations.