Senior Manager / Manager (Talent Acquisition and Planning)

Communicable Diseases Agency (CDA); Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Communicable Diseases Agency (CDA) in Singapore is seeking a Manager/Senior Manager (Talent Acquisition and Planning) to lead recruitment initiatives and provide HR advisory across the organisation. This role blends hands-on recruitment with strategic HR partnership to build a capable workforce.

Responsibilities include managing the full recruitment lifecycle, onboarding, shaping HR policies with divisional leaders, and driving the use of HRIS systems such as Workday and the Cumulus platform

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Human Resource or a related discipline.
• At least 5 years' relevant experience in recruitment, talent attraction, or related HR function.
• Public sector experience is advantageous.
• Ability to leverage technology to support HR functions and improve efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle from drafting ads to coordinating interviews with hiring managers.
• Oversee end-to-end onboarding, including appointment documents and compliance with public service regulations.
• Partner with divisional leadership to develop and implement HR policies and practices.
• Co-design HR strategies to attract, retain, develop, engage and motivate employees.

Skills

HR policies

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related discipline

Tools

Workday

Cumulus System

Job description

What the role is

As a Manager/Senior Manager (Talent Acquisition and Planning), you will support talent acquisition initiatives and provide HR advisory to stakeholders across the organisation. This role involves both hands-on recruitment work and HR partnership to help build and maintain a capable workforce.

What you will be working on

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, including drafting job advertisements, coordinating interviews, and partnering with hiring managers to identify and secure suitable candidates.
• Oversee end-to-end onboarding processes for new hires, including preparation and administration of appointment documents, ensuring compliance with public service regulations and coordinating with relevant stakeholders for a smooth transition.
• Partner with divisional leadership to develop and implement effective HR policies and practices that support the division's strategic growth.
• Co-design and implement HR strategies effectively to better attract, retain, develop, engage and motivate employees.
• Support HR Information System administration (Workday) including data management and reconciliation; user testing and change management for the Cumulus System.
• Explore and pilot new technologies and tools, and evaluate their suitability for implementation to improve HR effectiveness and efficiency.
• Any other duties related to Talent Acquisition and Planning as assigned.

What we are looking for

• Tertiary qualifications in Human Resource or a related discipline
• At least 5 years' relevant experience in recruitment, talent attraction, or related HR function.
• Prior HR experience in the public sector will be an advantage
• Ability to leverage technology to support HR functions and improve efficiency

Job Requirements

• Strong knowledge of HR policies, practices, and employment laws.
• Ability to develop and align overall HR strategies and initiatives across different HR functions.
• Good writing, communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and interact effectively with employees at all levels.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.
• Successful candidates will be offered a 2-year contract in the first instance.