Business: Talent Acquisition

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Role

Business

Division

People & Organisation

Level

Undergraduate

Internship Duration

6 months

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Join the GovTech Talent Acquisition team and gain hands-on exposure to the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle. The intern will work closely with recruiters to support day-to-day hiring activities, with particular exposure to candidate sourcing, interview coordination, recruitment operations and recruitment projects. Key responsibilities include: - Support recruiters in managing day-to-day recruitment activities across the hiring lifecycle - Support candidate sourcing projects for priority and hard-to-fill roles, including talent research, candidate mapping and identification of potential talent pools - Conduct candidate searches across relevant platforms and channels, and support recruiters in building and maintaining sourcing pipelines - Assist with initial resume screening based on role requirements and recruiter guidance - Support end-to-end interview coordination, including scheduling interviews, liaising with candidates and interview panels, arranging assessments and managing changes to interview schedules - Ensure candidates receive timely communications and a positive, professional experience throughout the recruitment process - Maintain accurate and timely candidate records, interview outcomes and hiring information in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) - Support targeted sourcing campaigns and other recruitment projects to strengthen pipelines for key talent segments - Explore the use of technology, automation and digital tools to improve sourcing, interview coordination and recruitment processes - Support ad-hoc Talent Acquisition projects and initiatives as required

Learning Outcomes

- Gain practical understanding of the end-to-end recruitment process within a large public sector technology organisation - Develop hands-on experience in candidate sourcing, talent research, pipeline building and resume screening - Learn different sourcing approaches for priority and hard-to-fill roles, including how to identify and engage relevant talent pools - Build practical experience in interview coordination and candidate management, including managing multiple stakeholders and schedules - Understand how recruiters partner with hiring teams to translate workforce requirements into effective sourcing and recruitment strategies - Develop an appreciation of candidate experience and the importance of timely and effective communication throughout the hiring journey - Build proficiency in using an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and maintaining accurate recruitment data - Gain exposure to how technology, automation and process improvements can improve Talent Acquisition effectiveness - Receive mentorship and practical coaching from experienced Talent Acquisition professionals

Prerequisites

- Current undergraduate pursuing Human Resources, Business, Psychology or a related discipline - Strong interest in Talent Acquisition, recruitment and sourcing - Good communication and interpersonal skills, with confidence interacting with candidates and internal stakeholders - Strong organisational and coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple interviews, candidates and competing priorities - Detail-oriented and able to follow through on tasks accurately and promptly - Comfortable conducting online research and learning how to use sourcing platforms and recruitment tools - Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications such as Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook - Familiarity with Applicant Tracking Systems such as Greenhouse and sourcing platforms such as LinkedIn would be advantageous but is not required - Curious and comfortable exploring digital tools, automation and new ways of working - Able to work effectively in a fast-paced and collaborative team environment - Demonstrates professionalism and discretion when handling confidential candidate and recruitment information - Proactive, resourceful and willing to learn