Assistant Director, Human Resources (Talent Acquisition)

Shaping Singapore's digital future, we at the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) often tackle head-on challenges that come with developing and deploying emerging, frontier technologies across various sectors. We Dream, Design and Deliver in the technology and media space, leading Singapore into a limitless digital future.

Join us in playing an exciting role in building Singapore's digital metropolis.

If you have what it takes to build Singapore's digital future with us, we are looking for an Assistant Director, Talent Acquisition to join the Corporate Group!

As the Assistant Director of Talent Acquisition, you will report directly to the Director of Human Resources and play a crucial role within our Human Resources division. You will oversee the Talent Acquisition team and play a key role in attracting and building a diverse and skilled workforce that aligns with IMDA’s mission of driving Singapore’s digital economy and fostering a vibrant media landscape.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee a team to ensure IMDA attracts and retains the best talent in the infocomm and media industries
• Develop and implement comprehensive talent acquisition strategies aligned with IMDA's long-term objectives and the evolving needs of the digital economy
• Collaborate with senior leadership to identify critical talent needs and create targeted recruitment campaigns for specialised roles in emerging technologies and media
• Leverage data analytics and market insights to optimise recruitment processes and improve the quality of hires
• Implement innovative recruitment approaches and practices to enhance candidate experience and streamline the hiring process
• Ensure compliance with Government Instruction Manual (IM) and regulations
• Work closely with other HR functional teams within the HR department to achieve common outcomes

Requirements

• Background in Human Resources with a specialisation in talent acquisition and recruitment
• Minimum of 10-15 years of experience in talent acquisition, with at least 5 years in a leadership role
• Prior experience in the Public Service would be a strong advantage
• Strong understanding of the tech, infocomm and media industries, including emerging trends and skill requirements
• Proven track record of developing and implementing successful talent acquisition strategies
• Excellent leadership and team management skills
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to use data-driven insights for decision-making
• Experience with Workday will be advantageous

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Human Resources

Industries

• Government Administration