Assistant Manager / Manager, Talent Acquisition (TA Lead)

About the role

Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS) is looking for an Assistant Manager / Manager, Talent Acquisition (TA Lead) to lead the University's Talent Acquisition function. Reporting to the Assistant Director, HRBP & Talent Acquisition, the role drives strategic recruitment initiatives supporting organisational growth, workforce planning and academic talent needs. It works closely with the Assistant Director and HR Business Partners to build talent pipelines, strengthen employer branding and improve recruitment effectiveness, while supervising and developing the TA team.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and execute the University's Talent Acquisition strategy with the Assistant Director, and support workforce planning and manpower optimisation for academic and professional staff.
• Build proactive talent pipelines and share talent market insights to support hiring decisions.
• Lead the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle for academic and professional staff, advise hiring managers on sourcing and market conditions, and deliver recruitment services effectively and on time.
• Monitor recruitment metrics and drive improvements in quality of hire, time-to-fill and candidate experience.
• Supervise, coach and develop TA team members, set best practices and standards, and build team capability in sourcing, stakeholder management and strategic recruitment.

Required profile

• Degree in Human Resource Management, Business or a related discipline.
• At least 6 years of Talent Acquisition or recruitment experience, preferably in complex or knowledge-intensive environments.
• Experience managing end-to-end recruitment and stakeholder partnerships.
• Demonstrated ability to lead projects, drive improvements and coach recruitment teams.

Required skills

• Strong understanding of sourcing strategies, recruitment technologies and talent market dynamics.

What we offer

• Competitive pay package.
• Hybrid work arrangement (subject to job role).
• Medical benefits, flex benefits and family care leaves.
• Wellness and recreation activities, volunteer service leaves and lifelong learning opportunities.
• Career development through internal job postings and transfers.