Assistant Talent Acquisition Manager

Overview

We are looking for a dynamic and seasoned Assistant Talent Acquisition Manager to oversee the complete recruitment and onboarding procedures for an upscale 5-star hotel. This role demands autonomy in managing recruitment from the initial manpower requisition to successful candidate onboarding, with a special emphasis on luxury hospitality talent acquisition.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the entire recruitment lifecycle independently, starting from approved manpower requisitions through to onboarding new hires.
• Collaborate closely with department heads and hiring managers to comprehend staffing needs, job profiles, and establish recruitment priorities.
• Create and publish job openings on various recruitment platforms, including Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), job boards, LinkedIn, and other sourcing channels.
• Actively source and attract qualified candidates through diverse channels such as direct sourcing, talent pools, referrals, recruitment agencies, and social media.
• Conduct HR interviews and competency-based assessments when necessary.
• Organize and facilitate interviews with hiring managers and senior stakeholders efficiently.
• Manage pre-employment processes including reference checks, background verification, and documentation.
• Handle the onboarding journey effectively from offer acceptance to joining, ensuring timely completion of all required formalities.
• Prepare new employee documentation, coordinate induction programs, welcome arrangements, and orientation sessions.
• Support various recruitment initiatives including career fairs, open days, university recruitment drives, and campaigns.
• Establish and sustain productive relationships with recruitment agencies, hospitality schools, universities, and external recruitment partners.
• Continuously seek improvements in recruitment and onboarding processes to enhance the candidate experience.

Qualifications & Experience

• 4 to 6 years of talent acquisition or recruitment experience, ideally within a luxury 5-star hotel or premium hospitality setting.
• Demonstrable capability to independently manage end-to-end recruitment and onboarding procedures.
• Experience recruiting for both operational roles and supervisory or management positions.
• Strong skills in sourcing and attracting candidates using LinkedIn, job portals, ATS platforms, direct sourcing, and databases.
• Proficient in interviewing, candidate assessment, negotiation, and managing stakeholder relationships.
• In-depth knowledge of recruitment protocols, employment documentation, and onboarding requirements.
• Experience liaising with recruitment agencies and external talent acquisition partners.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Meticulous attention to detail alongside a high degree of confidentiality and professionalism.