Assistant Manager - Talent Acquisition

ECON Healthcare (Asia) Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier healthcare organization in Singapore is seeking an Assistant Manager - Talent Acquisition to refine recruitment strategies and enhance employer branding. The role involves overseeing the full recruitment lifecycle, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring compliance with hiring regulations. Ideal candidates should have a related Bachelor's degree and 4 to 5 years of relevant experience, along with strong communication and analytical skills. This position offers opportunities to represent the organization at career fairs and other events.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 to 5 years of experience in in-house Talent Acquisition.
• Good understanding of employer branding and sourcing strategies.
• Familiar with local and overseas hiring regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the recruitment lifecycle and mentor junior team members.
• Execute employer branding strategies to position the organization as an employer of choice.
• Ensure all pre-employment compliance is met.

Skills

Good communication and interpersonal skills

Proficient in recruitment platforms

Good analytical and problem-solving skills

Strong networking and negotiation skills

Ability to work collaboratively

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

Various recruitment platforms

Social media

Job description

As the Assistant Manager - Talent Acquisition, you will play a pivotal role in executing and refining recruitment strategies to secure top talent for Econ Healthcare Group. Reporting to the Senior Manager - Talent Acquisition, you will oversee the recruitment lifecycle, support employer branding initiatives, and assist in mentoring junior team members.

Responsibilities

1. Strategic Recruitment & Execution

• Assist the Senior Manager in developing and implementing talent acquisition strategies that align with organizational goals.
• Mentor the junior Talent Acquisition (TA) team members, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
• Maintain relationships with hiring managers and HR Business Partners through strategic partnerships; assess talent requirements and advise on approach, market nuances, and challenges where necessary.
• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle for local and overseas positions, ensuring a diverse and qualified applicant pool. Manage the entire hiring process from initial sourcing, screening, and interviewing to offer negotiation and onboarding.
• Manage the hiring of temporary staff to ensure operational demands are met during peak periods.
• Manage recruitment channels including job portals, walk-in interviews, recruitment agencies, and referrals. Support bulk-hiring, recruitment events, talks and open houses.
• Analyse local labour market trends to identify innovative sourcing methods.
• Maintain a robust talent pool to meet the projected talent demand.

2. Employer Branding & Outreach

• Execute employer branding strategies to position Econ Healthcare Group as an "employer of choice".
• Execute campus outreach and employer branding activities.
• Partner with Marketing team to create engaging recruitment content for social media and professional platforms.
• Represent the organization at career fairs, industry talks, recruitment drives and educational institutions to build a sustainable talent pipeline.
• Lead the creation of recruitment collateral, such as banners and props, to enhance visibility at events.
• Support the Career Ambassador program to encourage employee referrals and promote a positive corporate image.

3. Data & Compliance

• Expedite the pre-onboarding process by facilitating candidate registrations with regulatory bodies like the SNB (Singapore Nursing Board) and AHPC (Allied Healthcare Professional Council).
• Ensure all pre-employment compliance is met, including thorough background and reference checks.
• Utilize data-driven insights to monitor recruitment metrics on hiring velocity, bottlenecks, and candidate pipeline health to provide data-driven insights to stakeholders and improve hiring efficiency and quality.
• Support in providing data reports for Management review.
• Manage data consistency and ensure sensitive data comply with current legislation and internal requirements.
• Support audits and internal reviews related to hiring practices.
• Participate in related projects and provide support in general HR.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 to 5 years of experience in in-house Talent Acquisition, with demonstrated progression in responsibilities.
• Good understanding of employer branding and sourcing strategies.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships at all levels.
• Proficiency in using various recruitment platforms, social media, and professional networking sites to source candidates.
• Experience in promoting jobs in various social / professional media platforms.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
• Familiar with local and overseas hiring regulations is required, familiar with healthcare-related regulatory requirements are strongly preferred.
• Self-driven, outgoing and dynamic personality and disposition.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Strong networking and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.