Senior Manager / Manager (Talent Acquisition and Planning)

CDA Communicable Diseases Agency; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

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

You will manage end-to-end recruitment and onboarding, align HR policies with organisational goals, and explore new technologies to enhance HR effectiveness. A 2-year initial contract is offered, in Singapore.

Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification in Human Resource or related discipline.
• At least 5 years’ relevant experience in recruitment, talent attraction, or related HR function.
• Prior HR experience in the public sector is advantageous.
• Ability to leverage technology to support HR functions and improve efficiency.

Responsibilities

• 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 for new hires, ensuring compliance and coordinating with 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.

Skills

HR knowledge

Recruitment experience

Public sector experience

Tech-savvy

Education

Tertiary HR qualification

Tools

Workday

Cumulus

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.

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