Talent Acquisition Internship, HR Dept (2027 Intake)

What You Will Learn: Practical mastery of modern sourcing tools, ATS workflows, and structured behavioral interviewing techniques. Exposure to the operational setup of a global CRDMO. Overview: We are seeking a motivated, detail-oriented, and enthusiastic Talent Acquisition Intern to join our HR team for a 6-month immersive internship. In this role, you will gain hands-on experience in full-lifecycle recruitment within a high-compliance, regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. You will work closely with our Talent Acquisition & HR team to source, screen, and coordinate recruitment for operational & engineering roles and this role ensures a seamless experience for both candidates and hiring managers Location: Tuas Biomedical Park (Remote Hybrid), company shuttle bus is provided islandwide Department: Human Resources / Talent Acquisition Main Duties & Responsibilities: Interview Coordination: Own the end-to-end scheduling of interviews between candidates and hiring managers across various time zones to ensure a seamless and professional candidate experience. Support Hiring : Assist in internship hiring, supporting career fairs or campus recruitment Lead Generation: Utilize LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, and internal databases to identify and engage potential candidates for specialized manufacturing and engineering roles. Market Mapping: Build foundational talent maps by identifying competitor landscapes, key target companies, and prime talent pools across the biotech and pharma manufacturing sectors. ATS Management & Optimization: Build and manage our applicant tracking system from day one, ensuring all candidate details are properly tracked, the hiring stages flow easily, and everything stays compliant with privacy laws. Recruitment Operations & Process Improvement: Spot scheduling and data bottlenecks in real time, proposing and implementing leaner, more efficient workflows to support our rapid scaling. Process Improvement Projects: Own and drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance our overall talent acquisition playbook as the facility grows. Requirements Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Engineering or a related field. Prior internship or project experience in HR, recruitment, or customer-facing administrative roles. Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage complex calendars and multiple interview stakeholders A process-improvement mindset with an interest in enhancing operational excellence within the recruitment lifecycle. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel for data tracking) and a quick learner of digital recruitment tools like LinkedIn Recruiter. Analytical and detail-oriented, with the capability to manage, audit, and develop data within an Applicant Tracking System (ATS). Curiosity for the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry, with an interest in learning technical market mapping and lead generation.