Recruiter (1 + 1 year contract), Talent Attraction (HROD)

Economic Development Board

Fixed TermsClosed

What the role is

About EDB 

The Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB), a government agency under the Ministry of Trade and Industry, is responsible for strategies that enhance Singapore’s position as a global centre for business, innovation, and talent. We undertake investment promotion and industry development, and work with international businesses, both foreign and local, by providing information, connection to partners and access to government incentives for their investments. Our mission is to create sustainable economic growth, with vibrant business and good job opportunities for Singapore.

For more information on EDB, please visit www.edb.gov.sg

About Human Resources & Organisation Development Division (HROD) - Talent Attraction

The HROD Division supports EDB through the attraction, development and retention of talent, in achieving its business outcomes. Within HROD, the Talent Attraction (TA) team drives the branding, selection and sourcing strategies that position and promote EDB as an employer of choice, and develops organisational competence in assessment and selection frameworks. We are in the business of building a strong talent pipeline and securing capable talent critical for EDB’s success.

We are now seeking a Recruiter to identify and assess talent that would have a direct impact on a dynamic and great organisation. You would partner closely with our hiring divisions to provide guidance on addressable talent pools and market conditions, create customised sourcing strategies, build pipelines and source top candidates for required roles.

What you will be working on

As a Recruiter with the Talent Attraction team, your key roles and responsibilities are, but not limited to:

Full-cycle recruitment for junior-mid level positions; from sourcing, qualifying, interviewing through to negotiation of offers, to fill open requisitions in an effective and timely fashion
Apply a consultative approach to partnering hiring managers and divisions in the identification of qualified applicants and hiring recommendations where appropriate
Ensure a unique and positive experience to candidates at all stages, while identifying opportunities to make our candidate journey more efficient  
Active contributor in key EDB-HR initiatives

What we are looking for

The successful candidate should have/be:

Background in Human Resource, Organisation Psychology, Marketing or related
At least 2 years’ HR or related experience
Proven track record in engaging stakeholders at all levels
Results oriented with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines
Highly analytical with a demonstrated ability to develop creative solutions
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Singaporean

We review applications and interview on a rolling basis. Applicants can expect to receive an application outcome within 8 weeks of application date.

About Economic Development Board

EDB is the lead government agency responsible for planning & executing strategies to enhance Singapore's position as a global business centre and grow the Singapore Economy. We dream, design and deliver solutions that create value for investors and companies in Singapore. Through that, we attract economic opportunities and jobs for the people of Singapore and help shape our country's economic future.