Talent Acquisition Manager

Lam Research Corporation; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Lam Research Singapore seeks a seasoned Manager of Talent Acquisition to shape local recruitment strategy, forecast workforce needs, and build proactive pipelines for engineering and R&D roles. You will drive a transparent candidate journey, deploy advanced selection methods, and partner with global teams to implement best practices in Singapore's tech landscape.

You will lead a high-performing TA team, advise leaders on market insights and compensation benchmarks, and position Lam as an

Qualifications

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field.
• 12–15 years of progressive TA experience.
• Proven expertise in hiring for engineering, R&D, and niche technical roles.
• Strong knowledge of Singapore talent market and semiconductor/high-tech industries.
• Experience in global organizations with matrix structures and cross-cultural collaboration.
• Proficiency in recruitment technologies, analytics, and employer branding strategies.
• Strategic thinker with ability to translate business needs into hiring plans.
• Strong leadership presence with ability to inspire and motivate teams.
• Data-driven mindset with focus on continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Develop Singapore-specific talent acquisition strategies aligned with global business priorities.
• Forecast workforce needs and build proactive pipelines for niche Field, Engineering and R&D roles.
• Drive a seamless, transparent, and engaging candidate journey from application to onboarding.
• Introduce advanced selection methodologies (structured interviews, skill-based assessments, predictive analytics).
• Partner with global Talent acquisition teams to pilot best in class hiring practices tailored to Singapore talent landscape.
• Lead, mentor, and inspire a high-performing TA team.
• Act as a trusted advisor to business leaders and HRBPs.
• Provide market insights, compensation benchmarks, and talent strategies to support decision-making.
• Position Lam Research Singapore as an employer of choice in the semiconductor industry.
• Leverage Application tracking system, analytics, and digital platforms for process optimization.
• Define and Drive Key Performance Indicators: time-to-fill, quality-of-hire, diversity ratios, Hiring manager satisfaction.
• Present dashboards and insights to senior leadership for data-driven decisions.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Influencing skills

Data-driven mindset

Strategic thinking

Cross-cultural collaboration

Education

Master's or Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Applicant Tracking System

Analytics tools

Employer branding platforms

Job description

The group you’ll be a part ofThe Global Human Resources Group operates on the understanding that our people are our most valuable assets. They think globally to optimize our workforce, integrate our Core Values into everything we do, and deliver the HR solutions to enhance the employee experience and enable future growth.The impact you’ll makeAs an Individual contributor, the Manager – Talent Acquisition will support Lam Research Singapore recruitment strategy, combining strategic workforce planning, innovative selection methodologies, and exceptional candidate experience . This role requires strong leadership, deep understanding of Singapore talent market, and the ability to align local execution with company’s global vision.What you’ll doDevelop Singapore - specific talent acquisition strategies aligned with global business priorities.Forecast workforce needs and build proactive pipelines for niche Field, Engineering and R&D roles.Drive a seamless, transparent, and engaging candidate journey from application to onboarding.Introduce advanced selection methodologies (structured interviews, skill-based assessments, predictive analytics).Partner with global Talent acquisition teams to pilot best in class hiring practices tailored to Singapore talent landscape.Lead, mentor, and inspire a high-performing TA team.Act as a trusted advisor to business leaders and HRBPs.Provide market insights, compensation benchmarks, and talent strategies to support decision-making.Position Lam Research Singapore as an employer of choice in the semiconductor industry.Leverage Application tracking system, analytics, and digital platforms for process optimization.Define and Drive Key Performance Indicators: time-to-fill, quality-of-hire, diversity ratios, Hiring manager satisfaction.Present dashboards and insights to senior leadership for data-driven decisions.Who we’re looking forMaster’s or Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field.12–15 years of progressive TA experience.Proven expertise in hiring for engineering, R&D, and niche technical roles.Strong knowledge of Singapore talent market and semiconductor/high-tech industries.Experience in global organizations with matrix structures and cross-cultural collaboration.Proficiency in recruitment technologies, analytics, and employer branding strategies.Strategic thinker with ability to translate business needs into hiring plans.Strong leadership presence with ability to inspire and motivate teams.Excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing skills.Data-driven mindset with focus on continuous improvement.Passion for building diverse and inclusive workplaces.Preferred qualificationsOur commitmentWe believe it is important for every person to feel valued, included, and empowered to achieve their full potential. By bringing unique individuals and viewpoints together, we achieve extraordinary results.Lam Research (\"Lam\" or the \"Company\") is an equal opportunity employer. Lam is committed to and reaffirms support of equal opportunity in employment and non-discrimination in employment policies, practices and procedures on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, or military and veteran status or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. It is the Company's intention to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Company policy prohibits unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees.Lam offers a variety of work location models based on the needs of each role. Our hybrid roles combine the benefits of on-site collaboration with colleagues and the flexibility to work remotely and fall into two categories – On-site Flex and Virtual Flex. ‘On-site Flex’ you’ll work 3+ days per week on-site at a Lam or customer/supplier location, with the opportunity to work remotely for the balance of the week. ‘Virtual Flex’ you’ll work 1-2 days per week on-site at a Lam or customer/supplier location, and remotely the rest of the time.