Senior Executive/Executive, HR (1 year contract)

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About the Role

• We are looking for a HR Talent Acquisition Senior Executive/Executive on a 1-year contract to support the organisation’s recruitment activities and ensure a smooth and efficient hiring process.
• The role will work closely with hiring managers and the HR team to coordinate recruitment activities across the full hiring cycle, from sourcing and screening candidates to offer administration and onboarding coordination. The successful candidate will be organised, responsive and able to manage multiple recruitment assignments in a fast-paced environment.

Roles & Responsibilities

Talent Acquisition & Recruitment

• Support end-to-end recruitment activities for assigned positions, including job posting, candidate sourcing, screening, interview coordination and offer administration.
• Work closely with hiring managers and HR Business Partners to understand manpower requirements, job specifications and recruitment timelines.
• Source candidates through appropriate channels, including job portals, recruitment platforms, professional networks, referrals and other talent pools.
• Review applications and conduct initial candidate screening against the required qualifications and job requirements.
• Coordinate interviews between candidates and hiring managers, including scheduling, interview logistics and follow-up.
• Maintain regular communication with candidates throughout the recruitment process and provide a positive candidate experience.
• Support the preparation and processing of employment offers and related documentation in accordance with HR policies and processes.
• Conduct reference checks and pre-employment checks where required.
• Coordinate pre-employment and onboarding arrangements with relevant HR stakeholders.

Recruitment Administration & Reporting

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date recruitment records, candidate information and recruitment status in the HR/recruitment system.
• Monitor recruitment progress and follow up with hiring managers and candidates to ensure timely closure of vacancies.
• Prepare regular recruitment reports and recruitment pipeline updates.
• Ensure recruitment documentation is complete and properly maintained.
• Support the administration of recruitment-related invoices, agency engagements and other operational matters where required.

• Diploma or Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related discipline.
• 2–4 years of relevant experience in recruitment or talent acquisition, preferably with experience in an in-house HR environment.
• Good understanding of end-to-end recruitment processes and candidate management.
• Strong coordination and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple vacancies and priorities concurrently.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, with the confidence to engage candidates and hiring managers at different levels.
• Detail-oriented and able to maintain accurate recruitment records and documentation.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Word.
• Experience with an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) or HR information system would be an advantage.
• Proactive, responsive and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to work independently while collaborating effectively with HR colleagues and internal stakeholders.