Senior Associate – Talent Acquisition (Embedded Recruitment)

Line of Service Tax Industry/Sector Not Applicable Specialism General Tax Consulting Management Level Senior Associate Job Description & Summary At PwC, our goal is to ensure organisations are ready to build trust in the marketplace through a prepared workforce. PwC’s community of solvers combines extensive strategic knowledge with practical implementation experience to help businesses and their people thrive amid uncertainty. Our Workforce team collaborates closely to unleash the full potential of an organisation’s people, building market trust and delivering sustained outcomes. Your role As an Embedded Recruiter, you will be assigned to a client account and operate as an extension of the client’s team. You will independently manage recruitment from the initial hiring discussion through to offer and onboarding handover, while providing practical, commercially sound advice to client stakeholders. This is a hands-on, client-facing role for an Experienced Associate or junior Senior Associate who can build credibility quickly, manage competing priorities and deliver a consistent hiring experience. Key accountabilities Act as the day-to-day recruitment contact for assigned client stakeholders and build a clear understanding of their business, workforce priorities and hiring requirements. Manage the end-to-end recruitment process, including role intake, sourcing, screening, interview coordination, feedback, offer support and onboarding handover. Translate hiring needs into clear role profiles, sourcing plans and realistic delivery timelines. Proactively identify and engage suitable candidates through direct sourcing, referrals, talent pools, job platforms and other relevant channels. Assess candidates against the agreed requirements and present concise, evidence-based recommendations to the client. Provide honest market insight on talent availability, salary expectations, competing opportunities and potential delivery risks. Manage client expectations professionally, challenge unclear or unrealistic requirements constructively and recommend practical alternatives. Maintain regular communication with candidates and deliver a professional, responsive candidate experience. Keep recruitment systems, trackers and candidate records accurate, complete and current. Track progress against agreed service levels, prepare clear status updates and escalate risks or delays early. Handle candidate and client information with discretion and comply with applicable recruitment, data privacy and governance requirements. Work closely with the wider delivery and Talent Acquisition teams while remaining accountable for assigned vacancies and client outcomes. Skills, experience and qualifications Approximately three to five years of recruitment experience, ideally gained in an in-house, recruitment agency, outsourced or embedded recruitment environment. Proven experience managing recruitment from sourcing through to offer, with strong direct sourcing capability and confidence engaging passive candidates. Comfortable working independently at a client site or within a client-aligned team, while seeking guidance where a matter carries significant risk or sensitivity. Strong client and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to ask probing questions, influence decisions and manage expectations constructively. Able to manage multiple vacancies, changing priorities and tight timelines without losing attention to detail. Sound judgement when assessing candidate quality, suitability and potential risk. Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills in English; proficiency in Bahasa Malaysia is an advantage. Comfortable using recruitment systems, Microsoft 365 applications and hiring data to monitor progress and produce updates. High level of integrity, discretion and care when handling confidential client and candidate information. A degree in Human Resources, Business, Psychology or a related discipline is preferred; equivalent relevant experience will also be considered. Experience recruiting for professional services, financial services, technology or specialist roles would be an advantage. Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified) Degrees/Field of Study required: Degrees/Field of Study preferred: Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified) Required Skills Optional Skills Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, AI Fluency, AI-Human Collaboration, Analytical Thinking, Communication, Creativity, Digital Tooling, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Inclusion, Intellectual Curiosity, Learning Agility, Optimism, Payroll Accounting, Payroll Legislation, Payroll Management, Payroll Software, Payroll System Optimization, Payroll Taxes, Payroll Tax Preparation, Self-Awareness, Tax Compliance {+ 3 more} Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified) Travel Requirements Not Specified Available for Work Visa Sponsorship? No Government Clearance Required? Yes Job Posting End Date