Assistant HR Manager Recruitment

Summary

\- The Assistant HR Manager (Recruitment) is responsible for overseeing the full spectrum of recruitment and talent acquisition activities, including internships, grants administration, and workforce planning.

\- This role ensures timely hiring to meet business needs, supports work pass administration, manages employee engagement and relations, HR policy development, and bursary management.

\- The incumbent will supervise and develop HR team members to ensure efficient and compliant HR operations.

Responsibilities

Talent Acquisition

\- Lead and manage regional end-to-end recruitment processes, including manpower planning, job postings, sourcing, screening, interviewing, selection, and onboarding coordination.

\- Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and provide recruitment strategies aligned with business objectives.

\- Develop and maintain talent pipelines through job portals, career fairs, educational institutions, and professional networks.

\- Monitor recruitment metrics and continuously improve hiring efficiency, quality, and candidate experience.

Internship Programmes

\- Oversee internship programmes, including coordination with educational institutions, internship recruitment, onboarding, and programme tracking.

\- Manage internship grants and ensure compliance with government grant requirements and submission processes.

Grants Administration

\- Manage and administer government-related grants and funding schemes relevant to recruitment, training, and workforce development.

\- Ensure compliance with grant requirements, proper documentation, timely submissions, and audit readiness.

\- Liaise with relevant government agencies and internal stakeholders to maximise funding opportunities.

\- Track grant utilisation and prepare reports for management review.

Performance Management

\- Support and coordinate the organisation’s performance management cycle, including goal setting, mid-year reviews, and annual appraisals.

\- Guide managers on performance evaluation standards and documentation.

\- Track performance outcomes and identify development or improvement plans where necessary.

\- Support implementation of performance improvement plans (PIPs) and provide HR advisory to managers.

Work Pass Administration

\- Oversee and manage work pass applications, renewals, cancellations, and compliance in accordance with relevant employment regulations.

\- Ensure proper documentation, timely submissions, and adherence to statutory requirements.

Employee Engagement & Relations

\- Support and implement employee engagement initiatives, including employee programmes, recognition initiatives, and talent retention efforts.

\- Administer employee bursary programmes, including eligibility assessment, documentation, and coordination.

\- Manage and oversee employee grievance handling processes, ensuring concerns are addressed promptly, fairly, and confidentially.

\- Assist in drafting, reviewing, updating, and implementing HR policies, procedures, and guidelines to ensure compliance with employment laws and organisational requirements.

Team Leadership & Capability Development

\- Supervise, guide, and train HR Assistants and Executives in recruitment processes and HR administration.

\- Ensure accurate record-keeping, proper documentation, and adherence to HR processes and timelines.

\- Perform other ad-hoc duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

\- Diploma or Degree holder in Human Resources Management, Business Management, or related discipline.

\- Minimum 3 - 4 years of relevant HR experience, preferably with strong exposure to recruitment and talent acquisition.

\- Well versed with Singapore Employment Act and labour legislation.

\- Strong interpersonal skills to work with key decision makers and various levels of employees.

\- Familiarity with work pass administration and employment regulations.

\- Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

\- Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

\- Hands-on individual with strong coordination skills.

\- Prior experience in managing a team.