Founded in 2000, BreadTalk Group Pte Ltd has rapidly expanded from Singapore to become a distinctive household brand. The Group has established its mark on the world stage with its bakery, restaurant, and food atrium footprints.

With a global staff strength of more than 5,200, the Group operates nearly 600 bakeries, 31 Din Tai Fung restaurants in Singapore, Thailand and the United Kingdom and 40 award-winning Food Republic outlets in Singapore, Malaysia, Greater China, Thailand and Cambodia as well as 10 Food Junction outlets in Singapore and Malaysia.

• Develop and execute the talent acquisition strategy for operational roles across all divisions, aligning with BreadTalk Group’s overall business goals.
• Lead the Talent Acquisition team, providing mentorship, guidance, and performance management to ensure high standards of service delivery.
• Oversee the end-to-end recruitment process, including job requisitions, sourcing, screening, interviewing, and onboarding, ensuring timely and effective hiring for all operational positions.
• Implement best practices in recruitment to improve processes, including candidate sourcing, assessment techniques, and evaluation criteria.
• Collaborate with brand and hiring managers across all brands to understand their talent needs and deliver customized recruitment solutions.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment and continuous improvement in hiring practices.
• Develop and execute innovative sourcing strategies, leveraging various channels to attract a diverse and qualified talent pool.
• Implement and maintain an Application Tracking System (ATS) to track recruitment progresses, utilize metrics and analytics to track and report on the effectiveness of talent acquisition strategies and make data-driven improvements.
• Work with HR & Training team to develop and execute onboarding programs for new hires to ensure seamless transition into the organization
• Plan, manage and forecast recruitment budget and optimize resources allocation
• Partner with the Employer Branding team to promote BreadTalk Group’s employment brand and enhance visibility and attractiveness among potential candidates, especially for operational roles.
• Regularly review and analyze market trends, competitor insights, and industry benchmarks to ensure a competitive approach to talent acquisition.

• Minimum 8 years of experience in talent acquisition, with at least 3 years in a leadership role, ideally within the Food & Beverage, retail, or hospitality industries.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Knowledge of local employment laws and regulations.
• Experience working in a shared services or matrixed environment.
• Proven experience managing high-volume recruitment for operational roles.
• Strong understanding of sourcing channels, and recruitment technologies.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships across various business units.
• Data-driven and analytical mindset with experience using recruitment metrics and tools.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.