Talent Acquisition Executive (3 Months Contract)

We’re changing the way Human Resources service and advice is provided internally within the Publicis Groupe. We recognize the strategic value of having great Talent Acquisition Business Partners to help with our agencies’ key product - our people and culture. This role will be supporting the Talent Acquisition Manager for Singapore/SEA and will be focused on providing best of class recruiting to key leaders in Singapore and their teams.

Responsibilities

• Input into overall hiring strategy of the organization to ensure our teams consist of a diverse set of qualified individuals.
• Manage key brands within Publicis Communications/Media.
• Ensure the staffing needs of the company are being met, with a long-term talent strategy in mind.
• Devise and implement sourcing strategies to build pipelines of potential applicants, such as employer branding initiatives and Talent Mapping.
• Ensuring the ATS is updated daily to ensure an effective talent pipeline and data accuracy.
• Create and implement end-to-end candidate hiring processes to ensure a positive experience.
• Keep abreast of and analyze market and sector developments to ensure personal business and specialist technical knowledge is updated and to support the provision of consultative service and market intelligence to clients.
• Form close relationships with hiring managers & senior stakeholders to ensure clear candidate/interviewer expectations.
• Initiate a range of sourcing activities, such as publishing vacancies, networking and conducting referrals, to ensure a regular supply of candidates that meet client's current and future demands.
• Develop and manage the recruitment process for internal clients through sourcing, screening and qualifying candidates, briefing and preparing candidates, organizing interviews and negotiating remuneration packages to ensure needs and expectations are met in a timely manner.
• Provide advice to key stakeholders and candidates on salary levels, benchmarks, training requirements and career progression opportunities to facilitate the recruitment process.
• Ability to operate in a complex matrix environment, with multiple brands, diverse product lines and senior stakeholders.
• Review and improve recruitment methods to ensure selection techniques and recruitment programs are effective.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders to ensure a good understanding of their current and future priorities.
• Maintain regular contact and reviews with the stakeholders.
• Complete and update client and candidate details in administration systems to support effective management information reporting.
• Participate in regular meetings with the team and the manager to maximize synergies, discuss market developments, to share experience and knowledge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Human Resources or equivalent education/years of experience.
• Minimum of 3 years recruiting experience, either agency or in-house.
• Have a Talent Acquisition background with a track record of successfully creating and executing a cohesive, thoughtful and results-driven recruiting strategy.
• Knowledge of Applicant Tracking Systems.
• Proficiency in documenting processes and keeping up with industry trends.
• A keen understanding of the requirements for each role in the company.
• Experience with full-cycle recruiting, using various interview techniques and evaluation methods.
• Working experience and passion in the marketing and advertising/creative hiring is preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills necessary to influence, inform and guide others are essential.
• Experience recruiting for finance roles across the region is a bonus.