Talent Acquisition (Assistant Manager)

JOB DESCRIPTION

Manage End-to-End Recruitment

• Manage recruitment assignments for UpGrowth and its clients.

• Clarify role requirements, salary range, hiring timeline and selection process before sourcing begins.

• Develop practical sourcing plans using suitable channels, databases, referrals and direct approaches.

• Screen and assess candidates against role requirements, and present relevant shortlists with clear notes.

• Coordinate client interviews, collect feedback, manage offers and follow up through onboarding.

• Keep candidates informed and treat them professionally throughout the process.

Support Client Delivery

• Work with clients through their designated HR contacts and agreed communication channels.

• Provide timely progress updates, market feedback and clear next steps.

• Manage client expectations respectfully and follow through on commitments.

• Support the Talent Acquisition Manager in maintaining strong client relationships and identifying further recruitment needs.

Track Team B Sales and Financial Performance

• Maintain Team B’s sales pipeline, including new enquiries, confirmed assignments, active vacancies, expected placements and completed placements.

• Keep accurate records of client, candidate, role, placement charges, agreeable-period and invoice information.

• Submit complete and timely sales and placement information to the Talent Acquisition Manager for consolidated reporting with the EA and Finance team.

• Monitor Team B’s approved recruitment spending, such as sourcing costs, job advertisements and recruitment tools.

• Raise potential overspending or unbudgeted costs early and obtain approval before committing expenditure.

• Follow up on invoice or payment updates when requested and alert the Talent Acquisition Manager to missing information or discrepancies.

Track Results and Improve

• Maintain accurate records of vacancy progress, candidate status, interview feedback and placement outcomes.

• Track Team B’s performance against agreed measures, including shortlist speed, vacancy progress, placements, sales and client feedback.

• Review unsuccessful searches and identify practical lessons for future assignments.

• Follow company processes and handle candidate and client information confidentially.

Other Duties

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Founder from time to time.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Degree, diploma or equivalent experience in Human Resources, Business or a related field.

• At least 4 years of experience in recruitment or talent acquisition.

• Previous experience guiding, coaching or supervising recruiters is preferred.

• Experience managing multiple vacancies and communicating with clients or hiring managers.

• Good understanding of recruitment fees, sales pipeline tracking, revenue forecasting and expense monitoring.

• Good numerical and organisational skills, with attention to detail in records and reports.

• Strong sourcing, screening, candidate assessment and interview coordination skills.

• Clear written and spoken communication, with good follow-up and problem-solving skills.

• Able to use spreadsheets, recruitment systems and reporting tools.

• Comfortable working toward targets while maintaining recruitment quality and a positive

• candidate experience.

• Resourceful, hands-on and willing to build processes as the team grows.

What Success Looks Like

• Vacancies progress consistently, with timely shortlists and clear updates.

• Recruiters receive regular guidance and take ownership of their assignments.

• Team B’s sales pipeline, revenue forecast and placement records are accurate and submitted on time.

• Recruitment spending is monitored against approved limits.

• Clients and candidates receive professional, responsive service.

The Mindset That Fits UpGrowth

Ownership : You take responsibility from instruction to completion.

Proactiveness : You anticipate what is needed and act before matters become urgent.

Clarity : You communicate updates, risks and next steps in a simple and timely way.

Resourcefulness : You investigate, propose solutions and keep moving when information is incomplete.

Accountability : You follow up respectfully but firmly and do not allow commitments to disappear.

Growth mindset : You welcome feedback, learn quickly and continuously improve how work gets done.