About the role

AI summarised

The Recruitment Lead is responsible for developing and executing enterprise-wide recruitment strategies aligned with business objectives and workforce plans. This role oversees recruitment governance, compliance, budget management, and system oversight, particularly around Workday and HRIS platforms, while partnering with senior leaders to ensure timely and cost-effective talent acquisition. The position requires strong analytical, leadership, and stakeholder management skills in a compliance-driven environment.

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Key Responsibilities

Develops and executes enterprise recruitment strategies aligned with business objectives, workforce plans, and long-term talent requirements
Leads the annual workforce planning and hiring governance process, including the formulation of hiring KPIs, recruitment budgets, and approved headcount forecasts
Partners with business leaders to validate manpower requirements, prioritise critical roles, and ensure timely and cost-effective talent acquisition
Oversees and enforces end-to-end compliance with applicable labour laws, internal policies, and Group recruitment governance frameworks
Reviews, monitors, and controls recruitment requisitions, approvals, and transactions to ensure adherence to budget, headcount controls, and operational efficiency
Establishes and maintains the annual hiring calendar and governs recruitment activities, including job fairs, campus engagements, and internal recruitment initiatives
Provides governance oversight on the use of the Workday recruitment module, ensuring data integrity, workflow compliance, system controls, and adherence to best practices
Collaborates with HRIS and HR Operations to drive system enhancements, reporting accuracy, control effectiveness, and timely resolution of system-related issues
Produces and reviews monthly and ad hoc hiring reports, dashboards, and analytics to support management decision-making, performance tracking, and audit requirements

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline
Relevant professional HR certification is an advantage
Minimum 5–7 years of progressive recruitment or talent acquisition experience
At least 3–5 years in a leadership or governance role
Proven experience in workforce planning, recruitment governance, and budget management within a medium to large organisation
Strong working knowledge of labour laws, employment regulations, and internal recruitment controls, preferably within a multi-entity or group environment
Hands-on experience with HRIS / ATS platforms (e.g. Workday), including workflow governance, reporting, and data integrity management
Demonstrated ability to partner effectively with senior leaders and BU
Strong analytical and reporting capabilities, with experience producing management dashboards, KPIs, and audit-ready documentation
Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and drive change
High level of integrity, attention to detail, and ability to operate effectively in a controlled, compliance-driven environment