Specialist, Recruitment

SMRT Corporation, Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SMRT Corporation Ltd is seeking a Specialist, Recruitment to partner with hiring teams for high-volume and specialized roles in Singapore. You will drive sourcing strategies, manage end‑to‑end recruitment processes, and build a strong candidate pipeline while promoting fair employment practices.

You will collaborate with HRBPs and hiring managers, ensuring timely updates on market trends, candidate experience, and employer branding at recruitment events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business or related field, with good knowledge of Singapore’s labour laws and Tripartite Guidelines on Fair Employment Practices (TGFEP)
• At least 3 years of proven experience in mass and/or specialized recruitment
• Proficient with SuccessFactors and its Applicant Tracking System (ATS), or equivalent
• Familiar with the different recruitment channels and platforms for attracting and active sourcing candidates (e.g. JobStreet, LinkedIn)

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with HR business partners (HRBPs) to determine the recruitment demands and requirements
• Establish a good working relationship with hiring managers to understand their recruitment requirements, keep them updated with market trends and provide advice when required to identify best-fit candidates while ensuring fair employment opportunities for all candidates
• Manage and execute the entire recruitment process - from developing and implementing sourcing strategies to interview arrangements, salary negotiations and ensuring candidates clear their pre-employment checks
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline through proactive sourcing, networking and referrals
• Provide positive candidate experience at every touchpoint
• Contribute to employer branding initiatives and represent SMRT at recruitment fairs and events

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Stakeholder management

Sourcing

Mass recruitment

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

SuccessFactors ATS

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Specialist, Recruitment

Job Purpose

We are looking for a Specialist, Recruitment to partner hiring teams in identifying, attracting and securing passionate individuals for SMRT. In this role, you will be involved in high-volume and/or specialized recruitment, represent SMRT in recruitment campaigns and contribute to recruitment enhancement initiatives.

Responsibilities

Recruitment and Sourcing

• Collaborate with HR business partners (HRBPs) to determine the recruitment demands and requirements
• Establish a good working relationship with hiring managers to understand their recruitment requirements, keep them updated with market trends and provide advice when required to identify best-fit candidates while ensuring fair employment opportunities for all candidates
• Manage and execute the entire recruitment process - from developing and implementing sourcing strategies to interview arrangements, salary negotiations and ensuring candidates clear their pre-employment checks
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline through proactive sourcing, networking and referrals
• Provide positive candidate experience at every touchpoint
• Contribute to employer branding initiatives and represent SMRT at recruitment fairs and events

Process Improvements and Reporting

• Support continuous review and enhancement of the recruitment process, including but not limited to sourcing strategies, candidates’ experience, recruitment workflows, forms and templates
• Contribute towards the preparation and reporting of recruitment metrics
• Upkeep proper knowledge management for knowledge sharing with team members

Qualifications & Work Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business or related field, with good knowledge of Singapore’s labour laws and legislations as well as Tripartite Guidelines on Fair Employment Practices (TGFEP)
• At least 3 years of proven experience in mass and/or specialized recruitment
• Proficient with SucessFactors and its Applicant Tracking System (ATS), or equivalent
• Familiar with the different recruitment channels and platforms for attracting and active sourcing candidates (e.g. JobStreet, LinkedIn)
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to convince and manage stakeholders
• Resourceful, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities with tight timelines while still producing high quality outputs

SMRT Trains Ltd was incorporated in 1987 and operates Singapore’s first mass rapid transit system. Today, we manage and operate train services on the North-South Line, East-West Line, the Circle Line, the Thomson-East Coast Line, and the Bukit Panjang Light Rail Transit. With over 5,000 employees, more than 250 trains, and 141 km of rail tracks across 108 stations, we serve millions of commuters daily.

About SMRT Corporation

SMRT Corporation Ltd (SMRT) is a public transport services provider. Our primary business is to manage and operate train services on the North-South Line, theEast-West Line, the Circle Line, the new Thomson East-Coast Line and the Bukit Panjang Light Rail Transit. This is complemented by our bus, taxi and private hire vehicle services.

An exciting and rewarding career is waiting for you at SMRT. Join us and embark on a journey that matters. You Matter – we take care of you and your well-being. Your Work Matters – your ideas and contributions work towards building the future of our transport system and create positive impacts to the community. Your Development Matters – we offer diverse careers and learning opportunities for our people to grow you to the fullest of your potential.

Come onboard the SMRT journey today.

Vision
Moving People. Enhancing Lifestyles

Core Values
Respect, Integrity, Safety & Service, Excellence