Talent Acquisition Executive · Kuala Lumpur · Full-time · HR
respond.io is an AI-powered business messaging platform trusted by companies in 127+ countries. We help businesses manage every customer conversation — across chat, calls, and email — in one place. Founded in 2017, we've grown into a global team moving fast to shape how the world communicates with customers.
We're looking for a Talent Scout, not a Talent Coordinator.
At respond.io, the people we hire define what we become. That's why this role isn't about filling seats — it's about finding the right people, across multiple roles and regions. You'll be the one hiring managers trust, candidates remember, and the team feels.
If you take recruiting personally — this role was built for you.
What You're Here to Do
Your job: get the right people in the right seats.
- Hunt for talent — don't wait for applications. Source proactively on LinkedIn and beyond, and always have strong candidates in sight
- Filter with precision — assess candidates for skill, mindset, and cultural fit; use AI tools to sharpen your judgment, not replace it
- Own the full cycle — first contact to signed offer, you drive it. No handoffs, no gaps
- Be a true partner to hiring managers — understand what they actually need, align on expectations, and push back when needed
- Run a tight process — coordinate interviews, collect feedback, drive decisions, and never leave a candidate in the dark
- Keep getting better — track what's working, cut what isn't, and use data to make smarter decisions over time
What Success Looks Like
- Roles filled with the right people — on skill, mindset, and culture
- Hiring managers who trust your judgment and come to you before a role is even open
- A faster, sharper process than what existed before you
You'll Thrive Here If...
- You treat sourcing like a sport — you're competitive about finding great people
- You can hold more than 5 open roles in your head and not drop a single ball
- You give direct feedback, take direct feedback, and move forward
- You love using AI and tools to work smarter
- You stay organised and focused even when everything is moving fast
What You Bring
- 1–3 years in Talent Acquisition or Recruitment (B2B SaaS or tech = big plus)
- Proven track record of proactive sourcing, especially via LinkedIn
- Experience managing high-volume hiring across multiple concurrent roles
- Strong communicator — you can advise a hiring manager, not just update them
- Familiarity with ATS platforms, sourcing tools, and AI-assisted workflows
- Multi-region or international hiring experience is a bonus
- Fluent in English, written and verbal
What You Get
- Competitive compensation package — high performers are recognised and rewarded
- Flexible working hours and environment — we care about output, not clock-ins
- Real ownership from day one — this is a builder role, not a support role
- From PS5 tournaments to go-kart showdowns, Among Us nights to virtual game sessions — we find any excuse to get the team together
- The learning curve here is steep — and that's the point. You'll grow faster in one year at respond.io than most people do in three anywhere else
We're building the team that builds the future of customer communication. Think you belong here? Let's talk.