PR/097746 | Talent Acquisition Manager

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.

The key responsibilities of this role in the Recruitment Department are as follows:
• 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.