A*STAR Human Resource (HR) Division's vision is to develop all staff to their fullest potential and to help them make meaningful contributions to the organisation and to Singapore. A*STAR HR aspires to provide valued HR services to attract, develop, motivate and retain the best talent to help A*STAR achieve its mission.

The HR Division comprises the Recruitment, HR Planning and Policy, Talent Management, HR Analytics, HR Operations, HR Partners and People Development & Planning Office departments.

             
Deputy Director, Talent Acquisition

The Deputy Director will provide strategic leadership for ASTAR's end-to-end talent acquisition function, shaping workforce outcomes and strengthening ASTAR's position as an employer of choice.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and direction for the talent acquisition function, setting strategy and priorities aligned with organisational goals;
• Lead, develop and inspire a high-performing recruitment team, fostering capability building, accountability and continuous improvement;
• Drive effective and forward-looking talent acquisition strategies across multiple recruitment channels to meet current and future workforce needs;
• Partner closely with senior stakeholders to anticipate talent demands, provide strategic advice and deliver timely hiring outcomes;
• Build and sustain a strong, diverse talent pipeline to support A*STAR's long-term talent needs;
• Establish, review and govern recruitment policies, frameworks and processes to ensure robustness, consistency, efficiency and a positive candidate experience;
• Champion process improvement and innovation by streamlining recruitment workflows and embedding best practices across the organisation; and
• Oversee outreach initiatives, employer branding efforts and strategic partnerships to enhance A*STAR?s profile as an employer of choice.

Requirements

• Preferably 10-12 years of relevant HR experience, with substantial experience leading talent acquisition teams in a dynamic, fast-paced environment;
• Demonstrated leadership capability, with a strong track record in people management, coaching and driving organisational or cultural change;
• Strong business acumen with the ability to engage, influence and negotiate effectively with senior stakeholders; and
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate strategy and drive alignment across the organisation.