Recruiter cum Admissions & Industry Partnerships Manager

RED ALPHA CYBERSECURITY PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

RED ALPHA CYBERSECURITY PTE. LTD. is hiring for a dual-track role combining recruitment and admissions management. You will steward two connected pipelines: candidates for Augment Staffing client placements and the ASTP admissions funnel, while cultivating employer and government partnerships.

The role emphasizes end-to-end candidate lifecycle management, proactive sourcing, and strategic stakeholder engagement within a fast-paced startup environment in Singapore.

Qualifications

• 5+ years across recruitment and admissions or pipeline management.
• Senior-level dual-track hiring experience.
• Experience with industry or government partnerships is valued.

Responsibilities

• Lead full recruitment lifecycle for Augment Staffing assignments: sourcing, screening, interviews, client coordination, offer management, onboarding.
• Manage Admissions & Candidate Pipeline for ASTP: inquiries, submissions, screenings, and enrolment readiness.
• Develop and maintain Industry & Employer partnerships with industry and government agencies.
• Prepare candidates for interviews with resume guidance, coaching, and mock sessions.

Skills

Recruitment

Admissions

Client Placement

Stakeholder Mgmt

Job description

About the Role

This is a 2-in-1 role combining two functions Red Alpha (staffing+ being the new business line)

Recruiter - sourcing, screening, and placing candidates for Red Alpha Staffing+ (Augment Staffing) client assignments.

Admissions & Industry Partnerships Manager - owning the end-to-end candidate pipeline for the Alpha Specialist Training Programme (ASTP) and related training initiatives, plus supporting industry and government-agency partnerships.

The successful candidate will manage two connected pipelines - trainees moving through ASTP admissions, and experienced professionals placed directly with clients through Augment Staffing - while building the employer and industry relationships that keep both pipelines fed.

Indicative time split:

• Admissions & Candidate Pipeline (ASTP): ~40%
• Recruitment & Client Placement (Augment Staffing): ~35%
• Industry & Employer Partnerships: ~25%

Key Responsibilities

A. Recruitment & Client Placement (Augment Staffing)

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle for Augment Staffing assignments: candidate sourcing, screening, interviews, client coordination, offer management, and onboarding.
• Source candidates directly via job portals, LinkedIn Recruiter, referrals, and passive outreach, particularly for senior and specialist profiles.
• Match candidates to client requirements and manage the placement process through to deployment.

B. Admissions & Candidate Pipeline (ASTP / Training Programmes)

• Manage inbound inquiries across email, LinkedIn, website, and social channels, providing timely and accurate programme information.
• Oversee application screening, track submissions, and maintain accurate records in the admissions database.
• Monitor and manage the candidate funnel from inquiry through enrolment to job-placement readiness.
• Coordinate admission assessments, technical tests, and interview scheduling; work with interview panels to review applicants and re-applicants, facilitating retests, re-interviews, or rejection outcomes.
• Track trainee contract status and ensure timely completion of agreements.
• Post and refresh job/programme listings on MyCareersFuture, LinkedIn, university portals and other channels.

C. Industry & Employer Partnerships

• Build and maintain relationships with industry partners and government agency representatives.
• Partner with the marketing team on campaigns to attract high-quality candidates into Red Alpha programmes.
• Prepare shortlisted trainees and candidates for employer interviews through resume guidance, mock interviews, and coaching sessions.
• Support candidates in improving communication, confidence, and presentation for hiring partners.
• Provide structured feedback to candidates post-interview to improve employability outcomes.

Requirements

• 5+ years of relevant experience, with a genuine track record across both tracks - recruitment/talent placement and admissions or programme/candidate-pipeline management. This is a dual-track senior hire, not an entry point into either function.
• Prior experience in recruitment, talent acquisition, admissions, or another people-facing pipeline-management role.
• Comfortable interacting with industry partners and representatives from government agencies.
• Experience supporting candidates with resumes, interview preparation, or career coaching is highly valued.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build candidate confidence.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong organisational and multitasking abilities; data-driven mindset with attention to detail in tracking pipelines.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, startup‑like environment.
• Background in cybersecurity, tech training, or workforce development is a plus.
• Familiarity with the Singapore hiring ecosystem in the SI space and early‑career talent pipelines.