Talent Acquisition Partner

Government Technology Agency; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Singapore is seeking a Talent Acquisition professional to drive innovative recruitment practices and enhance stakeholder collaboration. This role requires balancing day-to-day recruitment efforts with proactive leadership in shaping the agency's Talent Acquisition strategies. The ideal candidate will have a strong track record in end-to-end recruitment and project management, along with data-driven decision-making skills to optimize hiring processes and enhance candidate experiences. Join us to help Singapore build its Smart Nation vision.

Benefits

Continuous learning opportunities

Collaborative working environment

Impactful career in public service

Qualifications

• Proven end-to-end recruitment experience with strong stakeholder engagement.
• Creative and solutions-oriented, capable of introducing innovative workflows.
• Demonstrated effectiveness in leading projects that improve candidate experiences.

Responsibilities

• Drive innovation in recruitment methodologies and practices.
• Lead initiatives aimed at enhancing recruitment productivity and efficiency.
• Champion data-driven approaches in recruitment decision making.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Innovative recruitment practices

Project leadership

Data-driven decision making

Communication skills

Tools

Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)

Job description

What the role is:

We are looking for a Talent Acquisition professional who will be both a hands‑on talent partner and a driver of transformation in how we attract and hire talent. This role requires balancing day‑to‑day recruitment with shaping the future of our Talent Acquisition practice.

What you will be working on:

• Drive innovation in recruitment practices
  • Partner with leaders to design and deliver creative sourcing strategies across multiple functions.
  • Build and maintain strong talent pipelines for both immediate and future business needs.
  • Explore and test new approaches to engaging talent, including digital campaigns, talent mapping, and market intelligence.
• Lead and contribute to projects
  • Take ownership of cross‑functional initiatives that enhance productivity, efficiency, and candidate/manager experience.
  • Support organisation‑wide efforts to modernise recruitment and align with broader HR priorities.
• Introduce and optimise systems and processes
  • Evaluate, implement, and improve recruitment tools, platforms, and workflows (e.g., ATS optimisation, automation, interview design).
  • Ensure consistency, compliance, and scalability in recruitment operations.
• Champion data‑driven decision making
  • Use recruitment analytics and market insights to shape strategies, influence stakeholders, and continuously improve outcomes.
  • Provide dashboards, reports, and storytelling that enable leaders to make informed talent decisions.

What we are looking for:

• Solid track record in end‑to‑end recruitment with strong stakeholder management.
• Creative, solutions‑driven mindset with ability to introduce new ways of working.
• Experience leading projects that enhance efficiency, productivity, or candidate/manager experience.
• Skilled in optimising recruitment systems, tools, and processes.
• Data‑driven, using insights to shape hiring strategies and decisions.
• Strong communicator and self‑starter who thrives in dynamic environments.

About Government Technology Agency

The Government Technology Agency (GovTech) is the lead agency driving Singapore’s Smart Nation initiatives and public sector digital transformation. As the Centre of Excellence for Infocomm Technology and Smart Systems (ICT & SS), GovTech develops the Singapore Government’s capabilities in Data Science & Artificial Intelligence, Application Development, Smart City Technology, Digital Infrastructure, and Cybersecurity. At GovTech, we offer you a purposeful career to make lives better. We empower our people to master their craft through continuous and robust learning and development opportunities all year round. Our GovTechies embody our Agile, Bold and Collaborative values to deliver impactful solutions. GovTech aims to transform the delivery of Government digital services by taking an “outside‑in” view, putting citizens and businesses at the heart of everything we do. Play a part in Singapore’s vision to build a Smart Nation and embark on your meaningful journey to build tech for public good. Join us to advance our mission and shape your future with us today! Learn more about GovTech at tech.gov.sg.