Yuwati Vadiveel
Talent Acquisition Specialist | People Operations
Kuala Lumpur
Summary
Passionate Talent Acquisition professional with over 9 years of experience hiring across APAC and Malaysia, complemented by 3+ years of HR advisory exposure. Proven expertise in full-cycle recruitment, stakeholder engagement, and core HR operations including payroll, onboarding, and compliance. Known for building effective sourcing strategies and delivering talent solutions that align with business goals while supporting broader people operations. Brings a balanced understanding of recruitment and HR, with a strong focus on delivering both candidate and employee experience excellence.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Talent Acquisition Specialist | People Operations
Glints
06.2022 - Current
- Spearheaded end-to-end recruitment for local hires, aligning talent strategies with business goals and ensuring strong cultural fit.
- Led role kick-off discussions with hiring managers to deeply understand requirements, define success profiles, and tailor sourcing strategies.
- Utilized LinkedIn Recruiter and other sourcing tools to actively engage passive candidates and build high-quality talent pipelines.
- Applied sales and influencing skills to attract top talent and convert passive prospects into engaged candidates.
- Maintained strong stakeholder relationships by providing timely updates, setting realistic expectations, and delivering hiring insights.
- Leveraged Lever ATS to streamline hiring workflows, reduce time-to-fill, and improve candidate experience.
- Supported core HR operations across the employee lifecycle, including onboarding through to offboarding.
- Administered monthly payroll and expatriate taxation processes, ensuring full compliance with statutory requirements.
- Advised on employee relations matters such as performance issues, terminations, and grievance handling.
- Developed internal HR knowledge base including FAQs on the Employment Act 1955 and local labor law references.
Talent Acquisition Associate | APAC
NielsenIQ
10.2020 - 06.2022
- Delivered end-to-end recruitment for Singapore, Philippines, Indonesia, Pakistan, and Australia markets.
- Recruited for roles across Retail Intelligence, Consumer Insights, and Sales functions.
- Built strong relationships with stakeholders to understand business needs and deliver tailored hiring strategies.
- Leveraged SAP SuccessFactors and SmartRecruiters ATS to manage recruitment pipelines effectively.
Talent Acquisition Specialist | APAC
Nielsen
09.2019 - 09.2020
- Supported recruitment efforts for 14 APAC countries, hiring for Consumer Insights, Retail Intelligence, and Project Management roles.
- Recognized with a Bronze Award for successfully building a high-priority global team within a two-month timeline.
- Conducted talent mapping for Thailand and Indonesia and participated in cross-regional learning initiatives.
- Used SAP SuccessFactors and SmartRecruiters for candidate sourcing and data management.
Talent Sourcing Specialist | APAC
TMF Group
01.2018 - 08.2019
- Managed recruitment across APAC, including Accounting & Tax, HR & Payroll, IT, and Corporate Secretarial roles.
- Sourced candidates from entry-level to Director roles using platforms like PageUp, LinkedIn, and Jobstreet.
- Represented the organization at career fairs and university recruitment drives.
- Awarded Employee Recognition Award for outstanding contributions in 2018.
Human Resources Executive - (HR Operations & Recruitment) - Contract
AXA Affin Insurance
06.2017 - 12.2017
- Assisted in recruitment processes, including screening, interviewing, and onboarding.
- Coordinated expatriate hiring, including visa and employment pass processing.
- Supported employee relations and engagement activities, such as domestic inquiries and birthday voucher distribution.
- Collaborated with the Finance team to manage interns' allowances and other ad-hoc HR tasks.
Human Resources Trainee (Recruitment & On boarding) - Contract
Celcom Axiata Berhad
01.2016 - 05.2017
- Managed recruitment for the SLIM Trainee Program, including job postings, interviews, and onboarding.
- Assisted in developing new hire surveys and analyzing results to improve onboarding experiences.
- Represented the company at career fairs and coordinated mass interviews for C-level executives.
Education
Bachelor's degree - Human Resource Management
Tunku Abdul Rahman University College
01.2014 - 01.2016
Skills
- Talent Acquisition and Recruitment Strategy (Local and APAC)
- Talent Mapping and Sourcing
- HRIS Expertise: Lever, SAP SuccessFactors, SmartRecruiters, PageUp
- Stakeholder Management
- HR Operations and Compliance
- Payroll and Benefits Administration
Timeline
Talent Acquisition Specialist | People Operations
Glints
06.2022 - Current
Talent Acquisition Associate | APAC
NielsenIQ
10.2020 - 06.2022
Talent Acquisition Specialist | APAC
Nielsen
09.2019 - 09.2020
Talent Sourcing Specialist | APAC
TMF Group
01.2018 - 08.2019
Human Resources Executive - (HR Operations & Recruitment) - Contract
AXA Affin Insurance
06.2017 - 12.2017
Human Resources Trainee (Recruitment & On boarding) - Contract
Celcom Axiata Berhad
01.2016 - 05.2017
Bachelor's degree - Human Resource Management
Tunku Abdul Rahman University College
01.2014 - 01.2016
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