Talent Acquisition Specialist

softScheck APAC; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

softScheck APAC is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to lead recruitment across Singapore, Malaysia and regional markets. You will focus on technical and cybersecurity roles, collaborating with hiring managers to understand needs and drive candidates through the selection process. This role requires hands-on sourcing, strong communication and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment, with exposure to regional hiring campaigns and employer branding initiatives.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in HR, Business, Psychology, or related discipline.
• 3-5 years of recruitment or talent acquisition experience in tech.
• Strong sourcing and direct sourcing capabilities.
• Experience end-to-end recruitment and collaborating with managers.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Hands-on and able to handle multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end recruitment across Singapore, Malaysia and regional markets up to candidate selection.
• Source and engage talent for technical, cybersecurity and corporate roles.
• Coordinate interviews and manage candidate follow-ups throughout the process.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand requirements and profiles.
• Build talent pipelines via job platforms, networks, referrals and direct sourcing.
• Maintain recruitment records and provide progress updates.
• Support recruitment campaigns and employer branding initiatives.
• Contribute to improvements in recruitment processes and candidate experience.
• Manage multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment.

Skills

Sourcing

Candidate engagement

Stakeholder management

Recruitment lifecycle

Communication skills

Education

Diploma or Degree in HR/Business/Psychology

Tools

ATS platforms

Job description

We are looking for a Talent Acquisition Specialist to support and lead recruitment activities across Singapore, Malaysia and other regional markets.

The role will focus primarily on hiring technical and cybersecurity talent, while supporting selected corporate functions and ongoing resource requirements across the business. You will work closely with hiring managers and stakeholders to understand requirements, source suitable talent and drive the recruitment process through candidate selection.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end recruitment activities across Singapore, Malaysia and other regional markets, up to candidate selection.
• Support recruitment across technical, cybersecurity and selected corporate functions.
• Support ongoing and project-based resource requirements by sourcing and coordinating suitable talent.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand hiring needs, role requirements and candidate profiles.
• Source, engage and build talent pipelines through job platforms, professional networks, referrals and direct sourcing.
• Manage candidate screening, interview coordination and candidate follow-ups throughout the recruitment process.
• Maintain accurate recruitment records and provide updates on hiring progress.
• Support career fairs, recruitment campaigns and employer branding initiatives.
• Contribute to improvements in recruitment processes and candidate experience.

Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Human Resources, Business, Psychology or a related discipline.
• 3-5 years of recruitment or talent acquisition experience, preferably in technology, cybersecurity or other technical environments.
• Strong sourcing and candidate engagement skills, including direct sourcing.
• Experience managing end-to-end recruitment and working with hiring managers.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management and organisational skills.
• Hands-on, proactive and comfortable managing multiple priorities.
• Familiarity with ATS or recruitment platforms is an advantage.

What We Offer

• Regional exposure across Singapore, Malaysia and other markets.
• Hands-on ownership of the recruitment lifecycle through candidate selection.
• Exposure to technical and cybersecurity recruitment.
• Opportunity to contribute to recruitment and talent initiatives.
• Collaborative and fast-moving working environment.