Deputy Director (HR - Recruitment), HR (3-year renewal contract)

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.

Deputy Director, Talent Acquisition

The Deputy Director will provide strategic leadership for ASTAR's end-to-end talent acquisition function, shaping workforce outcomes and strengthening ASTAR's position as an employer of choice.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and direction for the talent acquisition function, setting strategy and priorities aligned with organisational goals
• Lead, develop and inspire a high-performing recruitment team, fostering capability building, accountability and continuous improvement
• Drive effective and forward-looking talent acquisition strategies across multiple recruitment channels to meet current and future workforce needs
• Partner closely with senior stakeholders to anticipate talent demands, provide strategic advice and deliver timely hiring outcomes
• Build and sustain a strong, diverse talent pipeline to support A.STAR's long-term talent needs
• Establish, review and govern recruitment policies, frameworks and processes to ensure robustness, consistency, efficiency and a positive candidate experience
• Champion process improvement and innovation by streamlining recruitment workflows and embedding best practices across the organisation and
• Oversee outreach initiatives, employer branding efforts and strategic partnerships to enhance A.STARs profile as an employer of choice.

Requirements

• Preferably 10-12 years of relevant HR experience, with substantial experience leading talent acquisition teams in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated leadership capability, with a strong track record in people management, coaching and driving organisational or cultural change
• Strong business acumen with the ability to engage, influence and negotiate effectively with senior stakeholders and
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate strategy and drive alignment across the organisation.