Head of TA

A leading organisation in Singapore’s built environment sector is seeking a Head of Talent Acquisition to shape and deliver the company’s recruitment vision. This high-impact role offers you the chance to lead end-to-end talent acquisition operations across diverse functions, including corporate, technical, engineering, facilities management, and operational teams.

Reporting directly to senior HR leadership, you will play a pivotal part in driving workforce planning, employer branding, and recruitment transformation initiatives that underpin the organisation’s continued growth and operational excellence. With a strong focus on collaboration and partnership with business leaders, this position provides an exceptional platform for you to influence hiring strategies at scale while developing a high-performing team.

What you'll do:

As Head of Talent Acquisition, your day-to-day responsibilities will centre around shaping the future of recruitment for one of Singapore’s most respected organisations.

• Lead and manage all aspects of talent acquisition activities across the entire organisation, covering corporate, technical, engineering, facilities management, township operations, and frontline functions.
• Develop and implement comprehensive talent acquisition strategies that align with business growth plans and evolving workforce requirements.
• Partner with business leaders and hiring managers to understand manpower needs, prioritise hiring efforts, and ensure timely fulfilment of critical roles.
• Drive proactive sourcing strategies to build robust talent pipelines for both common and hard-to-fill positions across multiple disciplines.
• Strengthen employer branding initiatives by collaborating with internal stakeholders to enhance the organisation’s reputation as an employer of choice in Singapore.
• Continuously review and optimise recruitment processes, policies, and systems to improve efficiency, candidate experience, and overall hiring outcomes.
• Lead recruitment transformation projects such as applicant tracking system (ATS) optimisation, analytics-driven decision-making, and process automation.
• Effectively manage relationships with external recruitment agencies and partners to support large-scale or specialised hiring needs.
• Monitor key performance indicators including time-to-fill, quality-of-hire, hiring costs, and workforce trends to inform strategic decisions.
• Mentor and develop the talent acquisition team by fostering a collaborative environment focused on continuous learning and high performance.

What you bring:

To excel as Head of Talent Acquisition in this prominent organisation, you will bring extensive experience gained from leading large-scale recruitment functions within operationally intensive sectors such as facilities management, engineering services or property management.

• Degree-qualified in Human Resources, Business or a related discipline with substantial academic grounding relevant to talent acquisition.
• At least 10–15 years’ experience in talent acquisition or recruitment roles with proven success in leading sizeable in-house teams within complex environments.
• Demonstrated expertise in managing recruitment for technical, engineering, facilities management, property management or operations functions is highly advantageous.
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills with a track record of building trusted partnerships across all levels of an organisation.
• Proven ability to drive recruitment transformation initiatives including process improvement, technology adoption (such as ATS), analytics utilisation and automation.
• Comprehensive understanding of workforce planning methodologies coupled with hands-on experience in high-volume hiring environments.
• Deep knowledge of Singapore’s employment market regulations along with fair hiring practices ensuring compliance at every stage of the process.
• Commercially minded approach combined with operational agility; able to balance strategic thinking with hands-on delivery when required.
• Resilient attitude adaptable to change; comfortable operating within fast-moving settings where priorities may shift rapidly.

What sets this company apart:

This organisation stands out as one of Singapore’s most established names in township and property management—a sector vital to the nation’s infrastructure. The leadership team is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where collaboration thrives—making it an ideal setting for those who value teamwork and shared achievement. By joining this respected institution, you become part of a community dedicated not only to operational excellence but also to nurturing talent at every level.

What's next:

If you are ready to take your career in talent acquisition leadership to new heights within one of Singapore’s most respected organisations, this is your opportunity.

Apply today by clicking on the link provided—your next career chapter awaits!

Do note that we will only be in touch if your application is shortlisted.
Robert Walters (Singapore) Pte Ltd
ROC No.: 199706961E | EA Licence No.: 03C5451
EA Registration No.: R1985549 ShiHua Goh