Associate Talent Acquisition Specialist

Illumina Singapore Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading genomic technology company in Singapore is looking for a dedicated Associate Talent Acquisition Specialist. The successful candidate will be responsible for sourcing, attracting, and hiring talented individuals to meet the company's needs. A strong candidate will have excellent organizational skills, familiarity with sourcing techniques, and the ability to maintain a positive candidate experience. This role also supports recruitment logistics and strategies, contributing to the overall growth of the organization.

Benefits

Opportunities for career development

Inclusive work environment

Collaborative culture

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or a Diploma with relevant work experience.
• Excellent organization with attention to detail.
• Experience in sourcing techniques including LinkedIn and ATS mining.

Responsibilities

• Recruit for positions at Illumina Singapore’s Manufacturing and R&D sites.
• Develop proactive sourcing strategies with hiring managers.
• Ensure a high level of candidate engagement.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Proficient in sourcing techniques

Excellent verbal communication

Excellent written communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or Diploma with relevant work experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Applicant Tracking System (Workday Recruiting)

Job description

What if the work you did every day could impact the lives of people you know? Or all of humanity?

At Illumina, we are expanding access to genomic technology to realize health equity for billions of people around the world. Our efforts enable life-changing discoveries that are transforming human health through the early detection and diagnosis of diseases and new treatment options for patients.

Working at Illumina means being part of something bigger than yourself. Every person, in every role, has the opportunity to make a difference. Surrounded by extraordinary people, inspiring leaders, and world changing projects, you will do more and become more than you ever thought possible.

Position Summary

At Illumina, our people are our most important resource. We are looking for a dedicated Associate Talent Acquisition (Assoc TA) Specialist to become one of them, and to help us find them. As an Assoc TA Specialist, you will be responsible for sourcing, attracting and hiring talents with the goal to fulfill business’ needs.

To be a successful Assoc TA Specialist at Illumina, you must be innovative and forward-thinking in delivering solutions for effective talent acquisition. The ideal candidate is familiar with social media and its applications in TA, possesses strong interpersonal skills, is highly organized and detail-oriented, and stays current on employment laws, regulations, and company hiring plans. The Assoc TA Specialist supports recruitment and TA/HR events, working closely with the TA team on logistics, scheduling, coordination, and documentation. The role involves regular engagement with Hiring Managers and candidates.

Illumina is a fast-paced company with an open and collaborative culture, we are seeking someone who embodies and embraces these values.

Position Responsibilities

• Recruit for all positions for Illumina Singapore’s Manufacturing and R&D sites located in Woodlands.
• Work closely with hiring managers to gain a comprehensive understanding of the company’s hiring needs for each position, and meet competitive hiring goals and expectations.
• Ensures a high level of candidate engagement and positive candidate experience.
• Develop proactive sourcing strategies and work with hiring managers to identify the talent pool in anticipation of business needs.
• Keep up-to-date on current employment legislation and regulations and enforce them within the company to ensure compliance.
• Assess applicants' knowledge, skills, and experience to best suit open positions.
• Work closely with hiring manager and HRBP to create compensation packages for successful candidates, and see-through offer closure with successful negotiations with candidate.
• Anticipates and proactively communicates recruiting activity and status to Hiring Managers and Business Partners.
• Manages, participates and contribute in TA & HR projects that helps driveefficiency.
• Manages, liaises and executes career fairs, recruitment and internship programs.
• Develop and implement marketing materials (both print and digital & graphic and textual) to build brand awareness for both internal and external candidates.
• Leverages technology and tools to maximize candidate quality and personal productivity.
• Support TA team in interview arrangements, monitoring and closing of reference/background checks, closing candidate records within Applicant Tracking System (Workday Recruiting) in an audit-compliant manner and assist with the onboarding of new employees.
• Process candidate reimbursements.
• Maintain all applicant information in the Application Tracking System to ensure compliance and audit-readiness.
• Prepare and compile recruitment metrics.
• Provides support to the TA & HR functions to handle a variety of related transactions concerning TA/HR policies/programs.

Listed responsibilities are an essential, but not exhaustive list, of the usual duties associated with the position. Changes to individual responsibilities may occur due to business needs.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, or a Diploma with relevant work experience
• Organized with a strong attention to detail and accuracy; excellent follow-through skills
• Proficient in sourcing techniques including LinkedIn, ATS mining, social media, etc.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

All listed requirements are deemed as essential functions to this position; however, business conditions may require reasonable accommodations for additional task and responsibilities.

Preferred Experience/Education/Skills

• Candidates with experience in a recruitment firm or in an in-house Talent Acquisition team specializing in the Lifescience, Medical Devices or Semiconductors industries are preferred
• Adaptable and able to navigate within a complex recruitment model / environment
• Experience in developing sourcing strategies and managing multiple recruitment channels to deliver recruitment targets within budget
• Possess continuous improvement mindset and know how to maximize recruitment processes and procedures to provide best in class service to the business within available resources
• Ability to deal assertively with conflict, and remain positive when under pressure
• Independent and proven ability to manage multiple projects concurrently

We are a company deeply rooted in belonging, promoting an inclusive environment where employees feel valued and empowered to contribute to our mission. Built on a strong foundation, Illumina has always prioritized openness, collaboration, and seeking alternative perspectives to propel innovation in genomics. We are proud to confirm a zero-net gap in pay, regardless of gender, ethnicity, or race. We also have several Employee Resource Groups (ERG) that deliver career development experiences, increase cultural awareness, and offer opportunities to engage in social responsibility. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunity regardless of sex, race, creed, color, gender, religion, marital status, domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military or veteran status, citizenship status, and genetic information. Illumina conducts background checks on applicants for whom a conditional offer of employment has been made. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws. Background check results may potentially result in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. The background check process and any decisions made as a result shall be made in accordance with all applicable local, state, and federal laws. Illumina prohibits the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in the application and interview process. If you require accommodation to complete the application or interview process, please contact [e-mail]. To learn more, visit: https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf. The position will be posted until a final candidate is selected or the requisition has a sufficient number of qualified applicants.