Talent Acquisition Executive (6-month)

West Pharmaceutical Services Singapore Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

West Pharmaceutical Services Singapore Pte Ltd is seeking an HR professional for a six-month fixed-term contract in Singapore manufacturing operations. You will partner with the HR Manager and hiring managers to manage end-to-end recruitment for non-exempt positions, acting as a subject matter expert on talent acquisition.

Responsibilities include sourcing, pre-screening, interviewing, coordinating on-site sessions and offers, tracking recruitment data, and contributing to Lean Six Sigma

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree with 2–3 years in high-volume recruitment.
• Experience recruiting for manufacturing/blue-collar roles preferred.
• Excellent English communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end recruitment for blue-collar operators and technicians in Singapore.
• Forecast hiring needs and plan alignment with the business.
• Source, screen, interview, coordinate on-site sessions, and extend offers.
• Manage pre-employment checks and timely job postings.
• Promote West’s employer brand and engage with institutions/government to attract candidates.
• Track recruitment data and support HR metrics.
• Participate in global/HR projects and Lean Six Sigma initiatives.
• Comply with SOPs and safety policies.

Skills

Stakeholder management

English proficiency

Recruitment

Drive for results

Resilience

Technology savvy

Creativity

SOP awareness

Lean Six Sigma awareness

Safety compliance

Education

Diploma/Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Tools

ATS

Microsoft Office

Job description

This is a fixed term contract of 6 months (new headcount)

Working location: JTC Summit & 15 Joo Koon Circle

Job Summary:

In this role you will be a part of the HR team partnering the HR Manager and/or hiring managers in managing the end-to-end recruitment cycle for all non-exempt level positions in Singapore manufacturing operations. As a subject matter expert, you will also provide expertise advice, support and analytical data on talent acquisition to both internal stakeholders.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for the end-to-end recruitment activities for blue collars operators and technicians through a consultative approach in resolving hiring needs.
• Gather market information to increase West’s competitiveness with the latest compensation and benefits data.
• Plan and forecast hiring needs through strategic alignment with the business.
• Perform sourcing, pre-screening, selection, interview, coordinate on-site interview sessions and extending offer to candidates and coordinating for pre-employment checkups.
• Ensure timely job postings and responses to applicants.
• Source and participate in external recruitment events for brand awareness and conduct interview sessions.
• Promote company brand awareness and engage with various institutions and government agencies for attracting candidates to build local core workforce.
• Accurately track and report recruitment activity data to support HR metrics.
• Lead and/or participate in special, global/HR related projects and perform other duties as assigned based on business needs.

Education and Experience:

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree with 2 to 3 years of experience in high volume recruitment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Language - Strong written and verbal proficiency in English
• Legal – Familiar with local legislation and tripartite guidelines related to the talent acquisition process.
• Stakeholder Management – ability to effectively prioritize and manage both internal and external stakeholders and candidates.
• Drive for Results/Closure – strong follow up skills with a healthy sense of urgency to close positions in the most effective manner.
• Resilience and Prioritizing - has an open mind and flexibility to adapt and refine approaches to thrive in an environment with numerous stakeholders.
• Technology Savvy – strong computer skills in Microsoft Office applications, ATS and technology/portals commonly used for recruiting.
• Creativity – Ability to think-out-of-the-box and beyond the usual channels/tactics to compete for talents in the market.
• Able and is aware of all relevant SOPs as per Company policy and as they are related to the position covered by this Job Description
• Support and contribute in Lean Six Sigma programs and activities towards delivery of the set target.
• Able to comply with the company’s safety policy at all times.