Talent Acquisition Specialist

Hanwha Ocean is undergoing a transformative journey, evolving from a traditional shipbuilder into a comprehensive Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Installation, and Operation (EPCI(O)) solutions provider, offering products such as FPSO, FLNG, Offshore Renewables and other Floating Production Units.

The Offshore Business Division is proud to announce the establishment of new Global Business Centers marking a significant milestone in our journey toward becoming a project-centric and client-driven organization. This strategic expansion enhances our ability to deliver exceptional project execution and knowledge-driven operational models by seamlessly integrating the upstream cultures of Asia, Europe, and America.

Explore opportunities to be part of our dynamic team and contribute to groundbreaking projects that redefine the offshore industry.

Position Overview

As the Talent Acquisition Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring our organization attracts, hires, and retains top talent within the offshore and oil & gas industry. You will be responsible for all aspects of recruitment, compensation and benefits market trend research, pay-band re-structuring, and maintaining a deep understanding of the offshore and oil & gas industry landscape. This role blends strategic recruitment, market insight, and hands-on execution, from talent strategy to onboarding, while navigating Singapore’s local employment landscape.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute recruitment strategies to meet current and future hiring needs across engineering and corporate functions.
• Manage the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle: job postings, sourcing, screening, interview scheduling, assessments, offer management, and contract preparation.
• Leverage multiple sourcing channels (databases, job boards, LinkedIn, referrals, industry networks, events) to identify and engage high-caliber candidates.
• Partner closely with hiring managers and leadership to align recruitment with business needs and provide talent market insights.
• Maintain a proactive pipeline of candidates for critical and hard-to-fill roles
• Act as the primary point of contact for candidates, ensuring a smooth, transparent, and positive experience throughout the recruitment journey.
• Guide candidates through each stage, from initial conversation to onboarding.
• Stay updated on Singapore’s employment laws, MOM regulations, and work pass application processes to ensure compliance.
• Conduct compensation and benefits market research to provide benchmarking insights for competitive offers.
• Monitor trends within the offshore, oil & gas, and engineering talent markets to anticipate evolving hiring needs.
• Support onboarding activities, ensuring new hires have a seamless start and integration into the company.
• Partner with HR to contribute to employer branding initiatives that position Hanwha Ocean as an employer of choice in Singapore.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 2–5 years of talent acquisition/recruitment experience, preferably within EPC, oil & gas, engineering, or related industries.
• Strong knowledge of Singapore’s employment regulations and hands-on experience with work pass applications.
• Proven ability to manage full-cycle recruitment and build relationships with candidates and hiring managers.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and adaptable in a fast-paced, multicultural environment.
• Passionate about building teams and contributing to the growth of a new and dynamic organization.