Assistant Manager, Talent Acquisition & Development

1)Recruitment Strategy & Execution

• Develop and implement talent acquisition strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Partner with leaderships to forecast hiring needs and proactively build a strong talent pipeline.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to define job requirements and create compelling jobdescriptions.
• Manage end-to-end recruitment processes, including sourcing, screening,interviewing, and offer negotiation.
• Utilize ATS and recruitment tools to maintain accurate candidate pipelines and reporting.

2)Talent Sourcing & Market Insights

• Leverage multiple sourcing channels (LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, referrals, campus programs) to identify high-quality candidates.
• Conduct market research to benchmark roles and compensation for competitive positioning.

3)Employer Branding & Candidate Experience

• Drive employer branding campaigns to enhance visibility and attract talent.
• Collaborate with HQ, brands and retail management to strengthen AP's presence as employer of choice.
• Ensure a positive candidate experience through timely communication and feedback.

4)Compliance & Process Improvement

• Ensure adherence to labour laws, diversity and inclusion standards and internal policies.
• Maintain accurate recruitment data and reporting for audits and compliance check.
• Continuously review hiring metrics and improve recruitment processes for efficiency and quality.

5)Stakeholder Management

• Collaborate with business leaders to understand talent needs and provide consultative support.
• Manage relationships with external recruitment agencies and vendors.
• Provide regular updates and insights on hiring progress and talent market trends.

6)Development

• Contribute to the global and regional talent review, competency mapping, internal mobility and succession planning.
• Prepare documentation, create P-files and conduct onboarding for all new hires.
• Manage workpass applications and logistics for new hires.
• Oversee staff exit processes and conduct exit interviews.

7)Performance Management

• Support disciplinary actions and terminations in accordance with company policy.
• Administer performance appraisal processes and support in developing performance improvement plans.
• Coordinate confirmation evaluations and maintain disciplinary records.

8)Reporting & Analytics

• Maintain and update Organisation chart, headcount and related reports.
• Maintain accurate records, reports and metrics for all activities.
• Develop meeting presentations and HR dashboards.
• Collect, analyse, and interpret talent-related data and metrics to derive insights on the effectiveness of HR programmes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related field (advanced HR certifications are a plus)
• Minimum 8 years of relevant experiencein talent acquisition and full-cycle recruitment
• Proficient with ATS, recruitment tools, and sourcing channels (e.g., LinkedIn Recruiter)
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Experience in employer branding
• Knowledge of Southeast Asia labor laws, diversity, and compliance standards
• Analytical skills for HR data and reporting
• Ability to improve recruitment processes and drive efficiency
• Able to adaptin a fast-paced environment
• Experience with performance management and staff onboarding/offboarding