Talent Acquisition Manager

JAC Recruitment Consultant; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A*STAR HR Division in Singapore is seeking a Talent Acquisition Manager to lead the full recruitment lifecycle and partner with line managers to co-develop talent strategies. You will advise managers on market insights and shape sourcing through direct outreach and events to build a strong talent pipeline.

You will drive an engaging candidate experience, refine processes, and strengthen employer branding in collaboration with stakeholders to attract top talent for diverse functions.

Qualifications

• Preferably with at least 5 years of relevant experience in HR, with a focus on talent acquisition.
• Strong stakeholder management, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Proactive, collaborative team player who can work effectively with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Prior experience recruiting within pharmaceutical, manufacturing and/or semiconductor portfolio will be a plus.
• All new hires are appointed on a 1-year renewable contract in the first instance.

Responsibilities

• Partner closely with line managers and key stakeholders to co-develop talent strategies, and manage the full recruitment lifecycle in a timely and effective manner.
• Lead intake and calibration discussions with hiring managers to align on role requirements, candidate profiles
• Advise and influence hiring managers on market insights, talent availability, and best hiring practices to support informed decision-making.
• Develop and execute proactive sourcing strategies, including market mapping, direct outreach, and leveraging multiple channels, in collaboration with hiring managers to build strong talent pipelines.
• Build and strengthen employer branding in partnership with stakeholders by organising recruitment events and leveraging social media platforms to position the organisation as an employer of choice.
• Continuously enhance recruitment processes and ensuring a positive and seamless candidate experience.

Skills

Talent acquisition

Stakeholder management

Interpersonal communication

Collaboration

Market insights

Job description

Role: Talent Acquisition Manager

Location: Singapore

Job Description

A*STAR Human Resource (HR) Division's vision is to develop all staff to their fullest potential and to help them make meaningful contributions to the organisation and to Singapore. A*STAR HR aspires to provide valued HR services to attract, develop, motivate and retain the best talent to help A*STAR achieve its mission.

The HR Division comprises the Recruitment, HR Planning and Policy, Talent Management, HR Analytics, HR Operations, HR Partners and People Development & Planning Office departments.

Responsibilities

• Partner closely with line managers and key stakeholders to co-develop talent strategies, and manage the full recruitment lifecycle in a timely and effective manner.
• Lead intake and calibration discussions with hiring managers to align on role requirements, candidate profiles
• Advise and influence hiring managers on market insights, talent availability, and best hiring practices to support informed decision-making.
• Develop and execute proactive sourcing strategies, including market mapping, direct outreach, and leveraging multiple channels, in collaboration with hiring managers to build strong talent pipelines.
• Build and strengthen employer branding in partnership with stakeholders by organising recruitment events and leveraging social media platforms to position the organisation as an employer of choice.
• Continuously enhance recruitment processes and ensuring a positive and seamless candidate experience.

Requirements

• Preferably with at least 5 years of relevant experience in HR, with a focus on talent acquisition
• Strong stakeholder management, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Proactive, collaborative team player who can work effectively with both internal and external stakeholders
• Prior experience recruiting within pharmaceutical, manufacturing and/or semiconductor portfolio will be a plus
• All new hires are appointed on a 1-year renewable contract in the first instance.