Role Summary
We are seeking an experienced Recruitment Manager to lead end-to-end talent acquisition delivery for APAC regional hiring needs. This role partners closely with business leaders and HR stakeholders, operating in a bilingual (English and Chinese) environment to deliver high-quality hiring outcomes, strengthen employer branding, and continuously improve recruitment processes and candidate experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Own full-cycle recruitment from intake and sourcing to interview coordination, assessment, offer negotiation, and onboarding handover.
- Partner with hiring managers and HR stakeholders to clarify hiring plans, define role requirements, and build recruiting strategies and timelines.
- Develop and maintain pipelines for critical roles; proactively source and engage talent through direct search and talent communities.
- Drive continuous improvement of recruiting operations (JD standards, interview scorecards, interviewer capability building, candidate experience SOPs).
- Manage and optimize recruiting channels and vendors (job boards, agencies, universities/communities), ensuring cost-effectiveness and strong conversion.
- Support employer branding initiatives (content, events, partnerships) to enhance talent market visibility and attraction.
- Track and report recruiting metrics (e.g., time-to-fill, funnel conversion, offer acceptance), providing insights and recommendations.
- Ensure recruiting practices comply with applicable local requirements, including privacy and candidate data handling standards.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or above in Engineering or a related STEM discipline, or equivalent experience.
- 5–10 years of experience in talent acquisition / recruitment, with strong in-house delivery capability; regional or cross-border hiring experience is a plus.
- Solid understanding of the APAC talent market, sourcing channels, and compensation trends; proven capability to hire mid-to-senior level roles.
- Strong stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills in a fast-paced environment.
- Data-driven mindset with demonstrated experience improving recruiting efficiency and quality.
- Professional proficiency in both English and Chinese (spoken and written).
- Must have valid work authorization in Singapore.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience leading or mentoring recruiters and setting delivery standards.
- Familiarity with ATS/recruiting systems and dashboard reporting.
- Exposure to employer branding or talent community operations.