Internal Strategy Updated: Jan 2026

Deriv: Judge of Character

Market Analysis & Candidate Mapping for a character-first recruiter role in Malaysia.

T The Role Identity

CORE DNA

This is not a standard high-volume, process-driven role.

• Focus on strong intuition and assessment skills. • Avoid keyword-only matching. • Screen for cultural fit + potential.

• History of fixing inefficiencies. • Eliminates manual loops. • Builds a better hiring system.

• Not a tech expert requirement. • Must be eager to automate “noise”. • Leverages tools to move faster.

• Thrives in ambiguity. • “Busy kitchen being renovated” reality. • Operates fluidly under change.

The archetype to source and screen for.

• 3–5 years in Talent Acquisition. • Autonomous, still hands-on sourcing. • Not removed from execution.

• Proven closing of “difficult” / niche roles. • Ask for specific examples. • Evidence > claims.

• Efficiency-obsessed. • Data-informed intuition. • Courageous communicator (pushes back when needed).

• Not afraid of difficult feedback. • Challenges hiring managers. • Clear, direct, calm under pressure.

SOURCING

Proactive headhunting first; job boards second.

Used to ambiguity, high-pressure targets, and process improvement.

Strong structured sourcing skills; may want more impact and autonomy.

Excellent headhunting + closing; target those seeking in-house build work.

MYR

Estimated range for 3–5 years experience; varies by industry and company scale.

Estimated Monthly Base (Gross)

MYR 7.5k – 12k

Competitive for candidates who close technical / difficult-to-fill roles

Context

Range varies

Can be higher with exceptional technical sourcing or proven system-building

Sources

Glassdoor MY PayScale Indeed MY Hays 2024