Assistant Manager Recruitment
Job Summary
We are looking for an organised and detail-oriented Assistant Manager to support the Talent Acquisition function within a government organisation. This role offers a balanced exposure to both Recruitment Operations and Talent Research. It is ideal for candidates with recruitment coordination, HR operations or talent sourcing experience.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and schedule interviews and logistics
- Conduct reference checks and security clearance
- Research and identify talent pools
- Source and screen candidates through various channels
Required Skills
- Diploma or Degree in Human Resources or Business
- Experience in Recruitment Operations or Talent Acquisition
- Familiarity with LinkedIn Recruiter and job portals
- Strong organisational and communication skills
Job Details
Key Responsibilities
Recruitment Operations (50%)
- Coordinate and schedule interviews with candidates and hiring managers
- Arrange interview logistics, including booking meeting rooms, coordinating interview time slots, contacting candidates, administering assessments and collecting interview documents
- Conduct and administer reference checks
- Support candidates through security clearance processes
- Prepare and send candidate outcome notifications, including rejection emails, while maintaining accurate records
- Track staff referral cases
- Support onboarding activities and provide recruitment administrative support as assigned
Talent Research (50%)
- Research and identify suitable local and overseas talent pools to build longlists for current and upcoming hiring needs
- Support the Talent Acquisition team in sourcing and screening candidates through LinkedIn, job portals, referrals, direct outreach and other recruitment channels
Requirements
- Diploma or Degree in Human Resources, Business or a related discipline
- Prior experience in Recruitment Operations, Talent Acquisition or HR Administration will be advantageous
- Familiarity with LinkedIn Recruiter, job portals and other talent sourcing platforms
- Strong organisational and multitasking abilities with the capability to manage multiple priorities
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills to liaise with candidates, hiring managers and external stakeholders
- Meticulous with strong attention to detail, particularly when handling reference checks, security clearance processes and recruitment documentation
What's in it for you?
- Salary of up to $4,500/month
- Exposure to end-to-end recruitment operations and talent sourcing
- Opportunity to work in a fast-paced government-sector HR environment
- Office hours, Monday to Friday
- Immediate hiring