Senior Manager, Human Resources (Recruitment Focused)

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Senior Manager – HR to lead and drive end-to-end recruitment initiatives, with a strong focus on managing external recruitment vendors and manpower contracting agencies. This role will be critical in scaling workforce capacity through effective vendor partnerships, ensuring timely and cost-efficient hiring for project-based and permanent headcount needs.

Key Responsibilities:

Talent Acquisition & Recruitment:

• Lead and manage end-to-end recruitment processes across functions, including workforce planning, sourcing, screening, and onboarding.
• Develop and execute hiring strategies to meet both permanent and project-based manpower requirements.
• Partner with business leaders to understand hiring needs and provide strategic recruitment solutions.
• Ensure strong candidate experience and employer branding throughout the hiring lifecycle.

Vendor & Agency Management:

• Manage relationships with recruitment agencies, manpower vendors, and outsourcing partners.
• Oversee manpower contracting arrangements, including agency headcount deployment and project staffing.
• Negotiate contracts, service level agreements (SLAs), and commercial terms with vendors.
• Monitor vendor performance through KPIs (time-to-fill, quality of hire, cost efficiency, compliance).
• Drive continuous improvement and optimization of vendor performance and recruitment processes.

Project & Workforce Management:

• Lead large-scale hiring projects and workforce ramp-ups in collaboration with vendors.
• Ensure timely deployment of contract staff for business operations and projects.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to track manpower utilization and forecast future needs.

Preferred Background:

• Experience in industries with high-volume or project-based hiring (e.g., construction, logistics, manufacturing, IT services).
• Exposure to regional or multi-country recruitment and vendor management.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum 10+ years of HR experience, with a strong focus on talent acquisition and recruitment.
• Proven experience managing recruitment vendors, manpower agencies, and outsourcing partners.
• Strong understanding of manpower contracting models and agency headcount management.
• Demonstrated experience in large-scale hiring and project-based workforce deployment.
• Excellent negotiation, stakeholder management, and vendor management skills.
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to use data to drive decisions.
• Knowledge of local labor laws and compliance related to contract staffing.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

How to Apply:

If you are a team player, meticulous & organized, and more importantly, believe that YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE, we would like to hear from you. Simply submit your application by emailing a detailed copy of your updated Resume in MS Word Format to Shahul Hameed Bin Abdullah (EA Personnel Reg. No.: R1657531) or call your friendly Consultant, Shahul, at 6590 9947 or 9697 9685 for a confidential discussion.

Please indicate the below information in your resume:

• Current & Expected Salary
• Reason(s) for leaving
• Notice Period / Availability to commence work

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