What the role is:
As a Talent Acquisition Sourcer at GovTech Singapore, you will play a pivotal role in identifying and engaging top-tier tech talent to drive our mission of building Tech for Public Good. You will be a hands-on partner, focusing on the crucial initial stages of the recruitment lifecycle, and contributing to the transformation of how GovTech attracts and secures the best minds in the industry. This role requires a strategic approach to talent identification, balancing immediate hiring needs with the long-term development of our talent pipelines. This will initially start off as a 12-month contract.
What you'll be working on:
Your primary responsibilities will include:
- Strategic Sourcing: Design and execute innovative sourcing strategies to identify passive and active candidates for highly specialized tech roles, including but not limited to Software Engineering, Cybersecurity, Data Science, and Cloud Architecture.
- Talent Mapping & Market Intelligence: Conduct in-depth talent mapping exercises and gather market intelligence to understand talent landscapes, identify key organizations, and pinpoint emerging talent pools relevant to GovTech's strategic objectives.
- Candidate Engagement: Craft compelling outreach messages and engage potential candidates through various channels, building strong relationships and effectively communicating GovTech's value proposition and mission.
- Pipeline Development: Proactively build and nurture robust talent pipelines for both immediate hiring needs and future critical roles, ensuring a continuous flow of qualified candidates.
- Collaboration & Partnership: Work closely with Talent Acquisition Partners and hiring managers to understand specific role requirements, team dynamics, and strategic priorities, translating these into effective sourcing plans.
- Process Optimization: Contribute to the continuous improvement of sourcing processes, tools, and systems, leveraging data and insights to enhance efficiency, candidate experience, and overall recruitment effectiveness.
- Employer Branding: Act as an ambassador for GovTech, promoting our unique culture, values (Agile, Bold, Collaborative), and the impact of working on projects that serve the public good.
What we are looking for:
We are seeking a highly motivated and results-oriented individual with a passion for connecting talent with purpose.
The ideal candidate will possess:
- Proven Sourcing Expertise: A solid track record in talent sourcing, preferably within the technology sector, with demonstrated success in identifying and engaging candidates for niche and hard-to-fill roles.
- Technical Acumen: A strong understanding of various tech domains and roles (e.g., software development, product management, design, data engineering, cybersecurity etc) to effectively identify and assess relevant talent.
- Strategic Mindset: Ability to think strategically about talent acquisition challenges and develop creative, data-driven sourcing solutions.
- Communication & Influence: Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills, with the ability to build rapport quickly and influence potential candidates.
- Stakeholder Management: Experience working effectively with hiring managers and internal stakeholders, providing insights and guiding them through the sourcing process.
- Tool Proficiency: Proficiency in using various sourcing tools and platforms, including LinkedIn Recruiter, applicant tracking systems (ATS), and other online databases and social media channels.
- Data-Driven Approach: A commitment to using data and metrics to inform sourcing strategies, track performance, and report on key talent insights.
- Alignment with GovTech Values: A genuine interest in GovTech's mission of Tech for Public Good and an embodiment of our Agile, Bold, and Collaborative values.
- Project Management Skills: Ability to lead or contribute to projects aimed at enhancing recruitment efficiency and candidate experience.
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