Assistant Manager, Talent Acquisition (6-months contract)

Manulife; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Manulife Singapore is seeking a dedicated Talent Acquisition professional to lead end-to-end recruitment, partnering with the Singapore HR Team to attract top talent in a competitive market. This role shapes our workforce and drives strategic hiring initiatives.

You will develop proactive sourcing plans, engage with hiring managers, and manage the candidate experience from sourcing through onboarding using Phenom and Workday, ensuring compliance and high-quality hires.

Qualifications

• Proven recruitment experience in corporate or agency environments.
• Strong sourcing, interviewing techniques, and selection methods.
• Knowledge of local regulations and compliance in hiring.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end recruitment for designated roles, ensuring a smooth and compliant hiring process.
• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle: sourcing, screening, interviewing, selection, and background verification.
• Partner with hiring managers to define hiring criteria, skill profiles, and selection standards.
• Build and maintain relationships with candidates, employees, and internal stakeholders, providing insights throughout the process.
• Execute structured recruitment processes to ensure high-quality, timely hiring outcomes.
• Leverage Phenom, Workday, company websites, social media, and market insights to attract diverse, qualified talent.
• Present strong candidate recommendations to influence hiring decisions and support business needs.
• Plan, coordinate, and represent the company at career fairs, recruitment events, and employer branding activities.

Skills

Candidate sourcing

Interview techniques

ATS proficiency

Data-driven insights

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Networking

Adaptability

Confidentiality

Tools

Phenom

Workday

Company websites

Social media

Market insights tools

Job description

We are seeking a dedicated professional to join our Talent Acquisition team as a vital contributor. In this role, you will play a crucial part in identifying and attracting top-tier talent within a competitive job market. As an essential member of our team, you will leverage your expertise in the recruitment landscape to develop and execute proactive sourcing plans, specialized talent identification strategies, and innovative initiatives for our organization.

This includes utilizing various methods such as networking, internal job boards, referrals, ad responses, professional outreach, agency collaboration, and advanced recruitment techniques. Additionally, you will collaborate closely with the Singapore HR Team, overseeing the entire recruitment process from start to finish. This is an exciting opportunity to shape our workforce and contribute significantly to our organization's success.

Position Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end recruitment for designated roles, ensuring a smooth and compliant hiring process.
• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, selection, and background verification, in alignment with local regulations and company standards.
• Partner closely with hiring managers to define hiring criteria, skill profiles, and selection standards.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with candidates, employees, and internal stakeholders, providing meaningful insights throughout the hiring process.
• Execute structured and consistent recruitment processes to ensure high-quality and timely hiring outcomes.
• Leverage multiple sourcing platforms - including Phenom, Workday, company websites, social media, market insights, and other tools to attract a diverse and qualified talent pool.
• Present strong candidate recommendations to influence hiring decisions and support business needs.
• Plan, coordinate, and represent the company at career fairs, recruitment events, and employer branding activities.

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated history of successful recruitment in corporate or agency environments.
• In-depth knowledge of recruitment strategies, candidate sourcing, interviewing techniques, and selection methods.
• Understanding of the insurance industry and its talent landscape, including specific skills and qualifications for different roles, is advantageous.
• Extensive professional network and the capability to establish and sustain relationships with candidates, hiring managers, and industry contacts.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills to engage effectively with candidates and internal stakeholders.
• Proficient in applicant tracking systems (ATS), HR software, and other recruitment tools.
• Ability to analyze recruitment metrics and utilize data-driven insights to enhance the recruitment process.
• Collaborative mindset to work closely with HR teams, hiring managers, and various stakeholders.
• Adaptability and strong problem-solving abilities to respond to evolving recruitment needs and industry trends.
• Recognition of the confidential nature of HR information and the ability to handle it with the utmost discretion and professionalism.

When you join our team:

• We'll empower you to learn and grow the career you want.
• We'll recognise and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words.
• As part of our global team, we'll support you in shaping the future you want to see.

We believe that embracing inclusion is the key to creating a stronger, more resilient organization. It's not just a value - it's a strategic advantage that sets us apart.