Asst Director, Talent Acquisition Lead

Woodlands Health; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A next-generation healthcare provider in Singapore is seeking a bold Talent Acquisition Lead to innovate recruitment strategies for a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape. This strategic role emphasizes building high-performing teams and delivering an exceptional candidate experience while driving diversity and inclusion efforts. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in talent acquisition and a passion for impactful change in healthcare.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of progressive talent acquisition experience.
• Proven record in driving recruiting transformation.
• Ability to influence leaders and challenge mindsets.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement innovative recruitment strategies.
• Build and lead a high-impact recruitment team.
• Drive change through strategic advising of hiring managers.

Skills

Leadership in dynamic environments

Data-driven decision making

Storytelling and branding

Strategic thinking and execution

Job description

Woodlands Health is a next-generation healthcare system in Singapore, designed from the ground-up to meet the future of care. As a new integrated acute and community hospital with specialist outpatient clinics and innovative care models, we go beyond traditional hospital walls to deliver person-centred, connected, and seamless care. Our mission is to redefine healthcare for a rapidly aging and diverse population, through digital innovation, preventive health, and strong partnerships with the community. With a deep commitment to team-based care, sustainability and health equity, Woodlands Health is not just about treating illness – we are building a healthier future for all.

Why This Role Matters

We are seeking a bold, forward-thinking Talent Acquisition Lead to reimagine how we attract, engage and hire talent in a healthcare system undergoing massive transformation. This is not a traditional recruitment leadership role – it is a strategic opportunity for someone who is ready to challenge status-quo, disrupt legacy hiring models, and reimagine how top talent is engaged in a mission-driven, high-impact environment. We’re looking for a game-changer – a Talent Acquisition Lead who redefines how healthcare organisations build the workforce of the future.

As healthcare evolves, so must the way we recruit. You don’t need a healthcare background – just a proven ability to lead change, bring fresh thinking, and deliver results in fast-paced, complex industries. We’re looking for someone who thrives on innovation, builds high-performing teams, and doesn’t wait for permission to drive progress.

This is an unique opportunity to lead with purpose, disrupt with intention, and shape the workforce that will deliver Singapore’s healthcare of tomorrow.

What You Will Drive

Lead the Reinvention of Healthcare Hiring

• Design and implement bold, scalable strategies to attract and hire top talent – clinical and non-clinical – in a highly competitive landscape.
• Bring a fresh perspective to the unique challenges of healthcare recruitment without being bound by “how it’s always been done.”
• Build and optimize a modern TA function rooted in agility, candidate experience, and data-driven decision making.
• Disrupt traditional sourcing channels by introducing innovative, data-driven, and tech-enabled approaches to attract top-tier talent—locally and globally.

Inspire and Lead a High-Impact Team

• Build, coach, and empower a recruitment team that thrives on experimentation, continuous improvement, and measurable outcomes.
• Foster a culture of curiosity, ownership, and innovation.

Partner to Drive Change

• Act as strategic advisor to hiring managers and leaders, challenging assumptions and co-creating talent solutions
• Serve as a trusted thought partner who brings external best practices and isn’t afraid to say, “There’s a better way.”

Deliver an Exceptional Candidate Experience

• Redesign the candidate journey to be fast, transparent, inclusive, and aligned with our mission and values.

Build a Compelling Employer Brand

• Collaborate with branding and communications teams to position us as a credible and attractive employer of choice through storytelling, digital campaigns, and targeted outreach.
• Elevate employer brand presence across digital platforms, communities, and professional networks.

Operational Excellence with a Modern Mindset

• Leverage technology, sourcing strategies, and metrics to build efficiency and scale.
• Introduce technologies and approaches (e.g. AI, automation) that modernise the recruitment process.

Champion Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

• Build inclusive pipelines that reflect the diverse communities we serve.
• Embed equitable practices in every stage of the hiring process – from sourcing to selection.

What You Bring

• 12+ years of progressive talent acquisition experience.
• Leading teams in dynamic, high-growth, or change-driven environments is advantageous but not necessary.
• Track record of driving transformation in recruiting – redesigning systems, workflows, and strategies to improve outcomes.
• Bold thinker with the ability to influence senior leaders and challenge legacy mindsets with diplomacy and confidence.
• Analytical mindset – comfortable with metrics, KPIs, and using data to iterate and improve.
• Strong storytelling and branding instincts – can position an employer brand to attract mission-aligned talent.
• Passion for building teams that make a meaningful impact — healthcare experience is not required, but a desire to improve lives through people is essential.
• Strong strategic thinking, with the ability to translate vision into execution.

Why This Role?

• You’ll have the freedom to innovate in an industry that needs change.
• Your work will directly impact how care is delivered to communities.
• You’ll join a leadership team that values courage, experimentation, and people-first thinking.