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Sharin Kaur

Summary

Senior Talent Acquisition and HR professional with 15+ years of experience across recruitment leadership, people operations, and business partnering. Proven track record in leading cross-border teams, delivering high-impact hiring solutions, and driving measurable outcomes across technology, healthcare, hospitality, and education sectors. Known for improving hiring efficiency, reducing recruitment costs, and building accountable, high-performing teams.


Career Highlights

  • Led recruitment teams across Singapore and Malaysia, driving consistent delivery
  • Achieved up to 70% recruitment cost savings through strategic sourcing
  • Delivered hiring turnaround times of under 2 weeks across multiple roles
  • Managed recruitment portfolios averaging S$80K per month, achieving 100% targets

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Team Manager

BGC Group Pte Ltd
01.2023 - 08.2024
  • Led a team of 6 recruiters across Singapore and Malaysia, overseeing sourcing strategy and hiring delivery
  • Set KPIs, tracked performance metrics, and strengthened team accountability
  • Implemented process improvements that reduced time-to-hire and improved candidate quality
  • Built strong relationships with clients, vendors, and industry stakeholders


Key Achievements

  • Achieved 100% monthly sales targets, managing an average S$80K portfolio within the healthcare sector
  • Successfully trained and developed recruiters into independent, high-performing contributors

Recruiter

PayPal Pte Ltd
06.2021 - 05.2023
  • Managed end-to-end recruitment for regional and global roles
  • Partnered closely with hiring managers and business leaders on hiring strategy and workforce planning
  • Led diversity hiring initiatives and supported employer branding efforts


Key Achievements

  • Managed 30+ concurrent requisitions as an individual contributor
  • Achieved 45% cost reduction through strategic sourcing
  • Delivered offers within 2 weeks of requisition approval
  • Maintained a 3:1 submit-to-interview ratio
  • Received 9/10 internal performance rating for service excellence

Talent Acquisition Manager

Banyan Tree Hotels & Resorts
05.2019 - 07.2020
  • Led full-cycle recruitment for global hospitality roles, including senior management
  • Partnered with regional leaders to align hiring plans with business needs
  • Designed and executed digital and social recruitment strategies
    Supported onboarding, offers, and work pass processes


Key Achievements

  • Managed 20+ requisitions independently across multiple locations
  • Achieved ~70% recruitment cost reduction by reducing agency reliance
  • Consistently closed roles within 2 weeks, improving operational readiness

Senior Recruitment Consultant

Worldwide Recruitment Solutions
05.2018 - 04.2019
  • Managed end-to-end recruitment for technical and management roles in Singapore
  • Built and maintained long-term client and candidate relationships
  • Conducted sourcing, interviews, shortlisting, and salary negotiations
  • Advised clients on market trends and hiring strategies


Key Achievements

  • Successfully delivered placements across multiple technical and management functions
  • Built a strong client network, supporting repeat business and referrals

HR & Operations Manager

The School of Applied Studies
01.2007 - 05.2014
  • Managed HR functions including recruitment, payroll, compliance, and employee relations
  • Oversaw daily operations, student services, and administrative teams
  • Organised large-scale institutional events and managed international education partnerships

Education

Flexi Masters in HR Practioner - Human Resources Management

Nanyang Business School (NTU)
Singapore
09-2026

Professional Diploma in People Leadership - Management & Leadership

WSQ
Singapore
12-2021

Advanced Diploma in Business Administration: HR - Human Resources Management

The School of Applied Studies
Singapore
12-2009

Diploma in Computer Studies - Computer Studies

Informatics Computer School
Singapore
12-2000

Skills

  • Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning
  • Recruitment Strategy & Process Optimisation
  • Team Leadership, Coaching & Performance Management
  • Stakeholder & Hiring Manager Partnership
  • Diversity & Inclusion Hiring
  • Interviewing, Assessment & Offer Management

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Malay
Elementary (A2)
Hindi
Beginner (A1)
Punjabi
Beginner (A1)

Timeline

Team Manager

BGC Group Pte Ltd
01.2023 - 08.2024

Recruiter

PayPal Pte Ltd
06.2021 - 05.2023

Talent Acquisition Manager

Banyan Tree Hotels & Resorts
05.2019 - 07.2020

Senior Recruitment Consultant

Worldwide Recruitment Solutions
05.2018 - 04.2019

HR & Operations Manager

The School of Applied Studies
01.2007 - 05.2014

Flexi Masters in HR Practioner - Human Resources Management

Nanyang Business School (NTU)

Professional Diploma in People Leadership - Management & Leadership

WSQ

Advanced Diploma in Business Administration: HR - Human Resources Management

The School of Applied Studies

Diploma in Computer Studies - Computer Studies

Informatics Computer School
Sharin Kaur