Assistant Manager (Recruitment Operations & Talent Research) | Government Sector in Penarth

We are looking for an organised and detail-orientedAssistant Managerto support the Talent Acquisition function within a government organisation. This role offers a balanced exposure to bothRecruitment OperationsandTalent Research, making it ideal for candidates with recruitment coordination, HR operations or talent sourcing experience.

Key Responsibilities

Recruitment Operations (50%)

• Coordinate and schedule interviews with candidates and hiring managers

• Arrange interview logistics, including booking meeting rooms, coordinating interview time slots, contacting candidates, administering assessments and collecting interview documents

• Conduct and administer reference checks

• Support candidates through security clearance processes

• Prepare and send candidate outcome notifications, including rejection emails, while maintaining accurate records

• Track staff referral cases

• Support onboarding activities and provide recruitment administrative support as assigned

Talent Research (50%)

• Research and identify suitable local and overseas talent pools to build longlists for current and upcoming hiring needs

• Support the Talent Acquisition team in sourcing and screening candidates through LinkedIn, job portals, referrals, direct outreach and other recruitment channels

Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Human Resources, Business or a related discipline

• Prior experience in Recruitment Operations, Talent Acquisition or HR Administration will be advantageous

• Familiarity with LinkedIn Recruiter, job portals and other talent sourcing platforms

• Strong organisational and multitasking abilities with the capability to manage multiple priorities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to liaise with candidates, hiring managers and external stakeholders

• Meticulous with strong attention to detail, particularly when handling reference checks, security clearance processes and recruitment documentation

What's in it for you?

• Salary of up to$4,500/month

• Exposure to end-to-end recruitment operations and talent sourcing

• Opportunity to work in a fast-paced government-sector HR environment

• Office hours, Monday to Friday

• Immediate hiring