Melissa Choo

Senior Recruiter at DHL | Connecting People, Improving Lives 🀝 | Learn Together, Grow Together 🌱

Selangor, Malaysia

About

Hi there! πŸ‘‹ I’m a Regional Recruiter at DHL Group, proudly supporting hiring across the Asia Pacific region 🌏. I recruit across a wide range of functions under our Global Business Services, including Procurement πŸ“¦, Corporate Real Estate 🏒, Internal Audit πŸ”, Tax πŸ’°, Legal βš–οΈ and many more! What drives me is the opportunity to continuously learn. With an expanded scope, I get to explore different industries, job markets, and cultures β€” and that keeps things exciting ✨. Especially as the region continues to grow and evolve, I love being part of that journey and helping teams expand with the right talent πŸ’‘. Part recruiter πŸ’», part career matchmaker πŸ’˜, part unicorn whisperer πŸ¦„ β€” recruitment, to me, is a mix of curiosity πŸ€”, creativity 🎨, and connection 🀝. I enjoy teaming up with hiring managers, exploring new talent pools, and occasionally spotting those rare unicorn candidates. It’s all about making meaningful matches and enjoying the journey along the way πŸš€. Strong believer in life-long learning 🌱 β€” there’s always something new to discover every day! Effective communication πŸ’¬, passion ❀️, and compassion πŸ€— goes a long way.

Experience

  • Senior Recruiter for APAC Region at DHL
    Nov 2023 - Present Β· 2 yrs 9 mos

    - Recruit for diverse roles under various Global Business Services Service Lines across APAC, including Procurement, Corporate Real Estate, Internal Audit, Tax, Legal and many more. - Act as a strategic bridge between global hiring teams and local HR, ensuring alignment and a smooth candidate experience. - Build strong stakeholder relationships across countries, cultures, and time zones to drive collaborative hiring outcomes. - Co-manage a Power BI recruitment dashboard, turning data into clear, visual insights for decision-making. - Curate and publish a monthly Key Vacancy Bulletin, featuring open roles and internal career stories to promote mobility. - Continuously streamline recruitment processes through digitization and automation for greater efficiency and user experience. - Facilitate virtual onboarding programs for new joiners, helping them feel welcomed and connected to the Group. - Provide mentorship and guidance to junior team members, supporting their growth and integration into the recruitment function.

  • DHL IT Services (Cyberjaya, Selangor, Malaysia)
    • Recruiter
      Jun 2022 - Oct 2023 Β· 1 yr 5 mos

      - Managed end-to-end recruitment for a wide range of technical roles including Application Support, DevOps Engineers, Cybersecurity Specialists, Database Administrators, Service Desk Analysts, Project Managers, Infrastructure Engineers, Network Engineers and many more. - Partnered closely with hiring managers to understand role requirements, source suitable candidates, and ensure a smooth and timely recruitment process. - Led hiring efforts for Internship and Graduate Trainee programs across various departments, supporting early talent pipelines and future workforce planning. - Collaborated with universities to participate in recruitment drives and employer branding campaigns, strengthening talent pipelines. - Supported onboarding preparation work for new joiners, ensuring a positive and smooth transition into the organization. - Part of the team that facilitated onboarding sessions to help new employees feel welcomed, informed, and connected from day one.

    • Associate Recruiter
      Jan 2021 - May 2022 Β· 1 yr 5 mos

    • Graduate Trainee (Recruitment)
      Feb 2020 - Dec 2020 Β· 11 mos

      -End-to-end recruitment for Graduates and entry-level roles for a wide variety of IT and non-IT skillsets. - Supports onboarding administrative for all IT Services new joiners in Cyberjaya location