Recruitment Manager

MULTIPLE CHOICES; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Singapore is looking for an experienced Recruitment Manager to oversee the entire recruitment process in the construction sector. The successful candidate must have at least 5 years of recruitment experience, strong knowledge of manpower regulations, and excellent communication skills. This role involves liaising with project teams, developing sourcing strategies, ensuring compliance with regulations, and managing relationships with agencies. A competitive salary and an opportunity for professional growth are offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in recruitment, preferably in the construction industry.
• Strong knowledge of Singapore's construction manpower regulations.
• Experience dealing with international partners for foreign worker recruitment.
• Ability to handle multiple projects effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead the recruitment process for various construction-related positions.
• Liaise with project teams to understand manpower needs.
• Develop effective sourcing strategies for local and overseas candidates.
• Manage relationships with agencies and training centers.
• Ensure compliance with local manpower regulations.
• Coordinate interviews and skill assessments.
• Supervise work pass applications for foreign workers.
• Maintain candidate database and forecast recruitment pipelines.

Skills

Recruitment experience

Knowledge of construction manpower regulations

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Ability to work under pressure

Familiarity with BCA certification

Education

MOM EA Personnel Certificate

Tools

Recruitment tools

MS Office

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Recruitment Manager to oversee the end-to-end recruitment process for the construction, process and marine sector workforce.

The candidate must have a strong understanding of manpower requirements specific to the construction sector, including both local and foreign worker recruitment. The role involves developing effective sourcing strategies and ensuring compliance with manpower regulations.

The candidate must be willing to start canvassing from scratch and preferably have existing companies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the recruitment process for construction-related positions including engineers, site supervisors, skilled tradesmen, general workers, and project managers.
• Liaise with project teams and management to understand manpower needs and workforce planning.
• Develop and implement effective sourcing strategies (local and overseas) to attract quality candidates.
• Manage relationships with overseas agencies, training centres (e.g., BCA/SEC), and local employment partners.
• Ensure full compliance with MOM, BCA, and other relevant regulatory requirements for manpower deployment.
• Screen and shortlist candidates based on skills, experience, and certification (e.g. SEC(K), CoreTrade).
• Coordinate interviews, skill assessments, and final selections with line managers.
• Supervise work pass applications (WP, S Pass, EP) and documentation for foreign workers.
• Maintain a database of candidates and forecast recruitment pipelines based on project timelines.
• Monitor recruitment and provide regular reports to management.
• Drive continuous improvements in recruitment processes and candidate experience.

Requirements:

• Proven experience (5+ years) in recruitment, preferably within the construction industry and/or manpower agency.
• Strong knowledge of Singapore's construction manpower regulations and work pass system.
• Experience in foreign worker recruitment and dealing with international partners.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple projects.
• Proficiency in MS Office and recruitment tools.
• Familiarity with BCA certification and construction job roles is a strong advantage.

Preferred Qualifications:

• MOM EA Personnel Certificate (if applicable).
• Prior experience managing a recruitment team or agency operations.