Talent Acquisition Specialist (Partnership & Employer Branding)

1. External Partnerships & Talent Pipeline Development

• Build and maintain strong partnerships with recruitment agencies, polytechnics, universities, and other Institutes of Higher Learning (IHLs).

• Collaborate with partners to develop sustainable talent pipelines for internship, entry-level, and niche roles.

• Coordinate internship programmes, campus outreach, and early talent engagement initiatives.

2. Employer Branding & Outreach

• Plan, organise, and execute employer branding activities to position the organisation as an employer of choice.

• Develop engaging content and materials for career fairs, talks, and outreach campaigns.

• Ensure consistent employer branding messaging across all external platforms and events.

3. Job Fairs & Recruitment Events

• Identify, plan, and participate in relevant job fairs, career exhibitions, and networking events.

• Represent the organisation professionally to engage potential candidates and create positive candidate experiences.

• Manage logistics, booth setup, promotional materials, and post-event follow-ups.

4. Candidate Engagement & Experience

• Engage with prospective candidates at events and through outreach initiatives.

• Provide accurate and compelling information about career opportunities within the organisation.

• Build and maintain a talent pool database for future hiring needs.

5. Stakeholder Collaboration

• Work closely with hiring managers and internal stakeholders to understand workforce needs.

• Partner with internal teams (e.g., Communications/Marketing) on branding and outreach efforts.

6. Projects & Continuous Improvement

• Support Talent Acquisition projects and initiatives as assigned.

• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of outreach programmes and partnerships.

• Recommend improvements to enhance recruitment outcomes and employer branding efforts.

Requirements

• Diploma / Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related discipline.

• Preferably with some experience in Talent Acquisition, recruitment, or employer branding.

• Experience in campus recruitment, job fairs, or agency management will be an advantage.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders.

• Proactive, resourceful, and able to manage multiple events and timelines effectively.

• Comfortable with public engagement and representing the organisation externally.

• Passion for talent engagement and employer branding.

• Strong organisational and event management skills.

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.