Our client is one of Singapore's leading technology companies, with a substantial footprint spanning SEA. In the midst of an ambitious digital transformation and insourcing agenda, they are investing heavily in building internal tech capability - and that starts with getting talent acquisition right.

The Role

This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for the end-to-end talent acquisition strategy and execution for tech hiring across two markets. You'll lead a dedicated TA team, report into senior HR leadership, and be the architect of a hiring engine that delivers at scale - reducing agency dependency, strengthening employer brand, and ensuring the organisation wins in a competitive tech talent market.

Key Responsibilities

1. Talent Acquisition Strategy & Execution

Own and lead the full-cycle TA strategy for tech hiring across Singapore and Malaysia
Develop a scalable hiring model capable of delivering 150+ hires per year across software engineering, data, infrastructure, cybersecurity, product, and adjacent disciplines
Ensure hiring outcomes are timely, high-quality, and tightly aligned to workforce planning and insourcing priorities
Maintain and report on key TA metrics - time-to-fill, source mix, quality of hire, and offer acceptance rate

2. Team Leadership & Capability Building

Provide functional leadership, coaching, and quality oversight to a tech TA team of three
Set the standard for sourcing, screening, candidate experience, and stakeholder management
Build team capability across direct sourcing, market mapping, and structured hiring practices

3. Direct Sourcing & Agency Reduction

Systematically build and scale direct sourcing channels - LinkedIn, professional communities, employee referrals, and industry events
Develop proactive talent pipelines for critical and recurring tech roles to reduce reactive agency reliance
Track and demonstrate measurable improvement in source mix over time

4. Employer Brand Activation

Refine and activate the organisation's employer brand positioning in the tech talent market
Drive content strategy, talent community engagement, and a visible presence at key industry and tech events
Ensure the candidate experience reflects and reinforces the employer brand at every touchpoint

5. Stakeholder Management & Operations

Partner closely with hiring managers and HR Business Partners to define role requirements, calibrate expectations, and align on hiring plans
Manage end-to-end recruitment operations across Singapore and Malaysia, ensuring process consistency, candidate experience quality, and regulatory compliance
Continuously improve recruitment workflows, tooling, and reporting infrastructure

Ideal Candidate Profile

8+ years of talent acquisition experience, with a strong emphasis on tech hiring at volume
Proven track record leading or functionally guiding a TA team across multi-market, high-volume hiring environments
Demonstrated success in reducing agency dependency and scaling sustainable direct sourcing capability
Experience developing and activating employer brand strategy in competitive tech talent markets
Strong stakeholder management skills - comfortable partnering with senior hiring managers and HR leadership alike
Exposure to both Singapore and Malaysia hiring contexts, or comparable multi-market scope
Familiarity with SuccessFactors (ATS), LinkedIn Recruiter, and recruitment analytics tooling
Background in telco, technology, or large enterprise environments is a genuine advantage
Strong candidates making the move from agency to in-house are welcome to apply

If you're a talent acquisition leader who's ready to build something that lasts - a hiring engine, a brand, a team - this is the role that gives you the mandate, the scope, and the platform to do it.

CEI: R1219292

EA License: 23C1501

Judobi (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.

Senior Talent Acquisition Manager

Senior Manager Talent Acquisition