Joining Arup

Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.

The Talent Acquisition (TA) Lead plays a pivotal strategic and operational role, partnering closely with the APAC Regional TA Operations Lead and the APAC Head of Talent Acquisition. In this role, you will lead sourcing operations, workflows, and analytics while delivering a consultative, service oriented experience to our business and People partners.

You will act as a subject matter expert, developing and sharing knowledge within your team, and collaborating with leaders and cross functional partners to design and deliver system and process improvements. Your work will directly support evolving business needs, drive operational excellence, and enable Arup’s broader Talent Acquisition strategy across the region.

The Opportunity

In this role, you will have the opportunity to make a tangible impact by:

• Leading, mentoring, and supporting the growth and development of TA Specialists and Coordinators across APAC region.
  
• Monitoring team performance and capacity, providing ongoing coaching, feedback, and development, including delivery of annual performance appraisals
  
• Providing and tracking sourcing metrics, KPIs, and TA insights to demonstrate recruitment effectiveness and inform decision making
  
• Championing diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the talent acquisition lifecycle, helping to attract and engage candidates from a wide range of backgrounds
  
• Staying ahead of market trends, competitor activity, and industry best practices in talent sourcing and acquisition
  
• Contributing as an active member of the TA Leadership SteerCo, sharing insights and solutions to address opportunities and challenges while driving strategic initiatives forward

Is this role right for you?

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience)
  
• Proven experience within Human Resources, with strong capability in Talent Acquisition, HR/People Operations, Project Management, or a related discipline
  
• Demonstrated experience leading change and successfully implementing new processes across an organisation
  
• A self directed, detail oriented problem solver with a track record of designing and improving processes
  
• Creative and resourceful, with experience influencing and communicating effectively at all levels of an organisation
  
• Ability to consolidate and analyse data from multiple platforms to generate meaningful insights
  
• A relationship builder who acts as a trusted partner by understanding needs and delivering value added solutions
  
• Ability to influence and inspire through subject matter expertise and compelling communication, driving positive and sustainable change
  

What we offer you

At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.
Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair, and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.

We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling eligible members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

Please see a list of Arup’s Malaysia benefits below:

• Flexible working hours
  
• Paid maternity leave for 98 days
  
• Paid paternity leave for 7 working days
  
• Birthday leave
  
• Mobile phone allowance
  
• Travel allowance
  
• Purchase Additional leave of up to 20 days (permanent employees)
  
• International mobility opportunities
  
• Paid Annual subscription to relevant Professional association.
  
• Reimbursement of Professional Engineers application and examination fees
  
• Exam Leave (6 days)
  
• QP allowance
  
• Master’s Degree Sponsorship Scheme
  

• Car allowance for Associates and above.
  

Different people, shared values

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.
Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Arup provide an environment where you will make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup.
We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application or interview process, and/or to perform the essential functions of the role. We will do everything we can to support you.

Our Application Process

Please apply directly through our applicant tracking system. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by Talent Acquisition to discuss next steps. Stay safe online – Arup will never ask for your bank details as part of our recruitment process.

Not ready to apply just yet, or have a few questions? Contact Helen Pakhomov on helen.pakhomov@arup.com

Arup does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies.

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