Assistant Manager, Agency Recruitment & Talent Management
Income Insurance · Singapore
ABOUT THE ROLE:
The Assistant Manager, Agency Recruitment & Talent Management plays a pivotal role in driving the growth and quality of the agency force through effective recruitment strategies, programme management, and talent development initiatives.
Sitting between strategic oversight and ground execution, this role partners closely with agency leaders to strengthen recruitment pipelines, enhance recruitment programmes, and ensure high-quality onboarding and retention outcomes.
You will contribute to shaping recruitment strategies, monitor and optimise scheme performance, and provide hands-on support in recruitment activities while ensuring strong governance and operational excellence.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
Strategy and Outreach
- Support the development and execution of agency recruitment strategies to grow and strengthen the agency force
- Stay abreast of market trends, competitor movements, and emerging recruitment platforms (e.g., social media, digital sourcing tools, partnerships) and recommend enhancements to existing recruitment schemes
- Partner agency leaders to identify recruitment opportunities and improve outreach effectiveness
- Drive adoption of new attraction channels and initiatives to improve candidate pipeline quality and volume
Programme Management, Monitoring & Governance
- Track, analyse, and report performance of recruitment schemes and new hires (e.g., productivity, retention, quality indicators)
- Identify trends and propose improvements to enhance scheme effectiveness and ROI
- Support and progressively lead governance of key recruitment programmes and financing schemes
- Monitor and manage programme budgets, ensuring proper utilisation and tracking of spend
- Prepare business reports, dashboards, and presentation materials for management review
Recruitment & Talent Operations
- Ensure a seamless, engaging, and timely onboarding experience for new recruits
- Support recruitment processes including screening and selection interviews
- Participate in and/or coordinate job fairs, career talks, and outreach events
- Maintain operational excellence across recruitment activities, ensuring compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements
Agency Partnership & Recruitment Delivery
- Work closely with agency leaders to co-drive recruitment targets and initiatives
- Provide advisory support to agency leaders on recruitment strategies, candidate profiling, and market practices
- Actively pitch and promote the value proposition of a career as an Income Financial Consultant
- Support and enable agency-led recruitment campaigns and initiatives
REQUIREMENTS:
- Degree/Diploma holder with 5 years of relevant experience in agency recruitment, agency management, insurance distribution, or talent acquisition
- Prior experience in tied agency environments or insurance business development is highly preferred
- Strong understanding of recruitment processes, with exposure to programme or scheme management preferred
- Good knowledge of labour regulations and MAS guidelines
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders across different levels
- Analytical and data-driven, with the ability to translate insights into actionable improvements
- Proven ability to manage multiple initiatives and work in a fast-paced environment