Assistant Manager (Recruitment Operations & Talent Research) | Government Sector

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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, making it ideal for candidates with recruitment coordination, HR operations or talent sourcing experience.

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

Interested applicants are invited to click "Apply Now" with their updated resume. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.