Master Recruitment with AI — Hire Smarter, Build Future-Ready Teams!

Introduction

In today’s highly competitive talent market, an organisation’s success depends largely on its ability to attract, identify, and hire the right people. Hiring the wrong candidate can be costly, while recruiting high-performing talent can drive innovation, productivity, and long-term organisational growth.

As organisations compete for skilled professionals, HR practitioners are increasingly expected to possess strong recruitment expertise, strategic hiring capabilities, and the ability to identify talent that aligns with organisational culture and business objectives. At the same time, the recruitment landscape is evolving rapidly with the growing use of data analytics and Artificial Intelligence (AI), which are transforming how organisations source, assess, and select talent.

The Certified Human Resource Specialist (Recruitment) programme is designed to equip HR professionals with the knowledge, tools, and practical skills required to become effective and confident recruitment specialists in this modern, technology-enabled environment. Whether you are an HR practitioner seeking to strengthen your recruitment expertise or an HR professional aspiring to take on a more strategic role in recruitment, this programme provides valuable insights into both traditional recruitment best practices and emerging AI-driven hiring approaches.

This CHRS® (Recruitment) certification programme focuses on developing real-world recruitment capabilities. Participants will learn how to manage the full recruitment lifecycle—from job analysis and employer branding to candidate assessment, interviewing techniques, selection decisions, and onboarding strategies. In addition, participants will be introduced to how AI tools can support recruitment activities such as resume screening, candidate matching, and recruitment analytics, enabling more efficient and data-informed hiring decisions.

Through practical exercises, case studies, and industry best practices, participants will gain the ability to design effective recruitment strategies, conduct professional interviews, evaluate candidates objectively, and make informed hiring decisions that contribute to organisational success. The programme also emphasises the importance of balancing AI-driven insights with human judgement, ensuring fairness, ethical decision-making, and alignment with organisational values.

More importantly, this course provides participants with the opportunity to strengthen their professional credibility and future-proof their HR capabilities. As organisations increasingly adopt digital HR practices, recruitment and talent acquisition specialists who understand both human and technology-driven approaches are highly valued.

Upon completion of the programme, participants will enhance their capability to take on greater responsibilities in recruitment, talent acquisition, and HR leadership roles. They will be well-positioned to contribute strategically to workforce planning and organisational growth, while confidently navigating the evolving landscape of AI-enabled recruitment and talent management.

Course Details: 

Objectives

• Analyse job roles and workforce needs to build effective hiring plans

• Understand and apply laws and regulations that impact recruitment in Singapore

• Develop and implement talent attraction and employer branding strategies

• Conduct effective selection interviews and screening processes

• Use reference checks and background investigations to strengthen hiring decisions

• Build workforce strategies that enhance retention and reduce turnover risk

Whether you’re managing recruitment as part of a broader HR portfolio or specialising in talent acquisition, this course empowers you to deliver more impact with confidence.

Module 1 - Overview of Staffing (1 day)

This module introduces the strategic role of recruitment and staffing within modern organisations. Participants will gain a strong understanding of how recruitment supports organisational growth, workforce productivity, and long-term talent sustainability.

• The Strategic Role of Staffing and Recruitment

• Job Analysis and Job Design

• Developing Effective Job Descriptions and Competency Profiles

• The Recruitment Lifecycle and Hiring Workflows

• Labour Market Trends and Talent Competition

• Introduction to AI-Supported Recruitment Processes

Module 2 - Laws related to Hiring (1 day)

Hiring well means hiring fairly, ethically, and legally. This module gives participants a clear, practical understanding of the key employment laws that shape recruitment in Singapore — so they can make confident, compliant hiring decisions.

• Overview of Singapore Employment Legislation

• Key Provisions of the Employment Act

• Types of Employment Arrangements and Contracts

• Legal Considerations in Hiring, Termination, and Employee Benefits

• Hiring and Managing Foreign Manpower

• Compliance Requirements in Recruitment Practices

• Ethical Hiring and Fair Employment Principles

Module 3 - Recruitment (2 days)

This module focuses on the strategies organisations use to attract and source qualified candidates. Participants will learn how to develop recruitment plans that align with organisational goals and respond effectively to talent market conditions. To enhance recruitment effectiveness, it will also introduce AI-assisted recruitment tools that help organisations analyse resumes, identify suitable candidates, and streamline sourcing processes. Participants will explore how AI can improve efficiency while ensuring fairness and transparency in recruitment decisions.

• The Talent Supply Chain.

• Recruitment Processes.

• Recruitment Campaign Planning and Management

• Recruitment Strategies and Sourcing Methods.

• Social Media Recruitment and Online Talent Search.

• Building Relationships With Candidates & Hiring Managers.

• Driving a "Recruiter" Mindset Throughout The Organization.

• Establishing A Workforce Planning Model.

• Building An Employer Brand To Attract Top Talent.

• Recruitment Metrics and Cost-Per-Hire Analysis.

• Introduction to AI-enabled Recruitment Tools.

• Effective Onboarding.

Module 4 - Selection (2 days)

Selecting the right candidate requires structured and objective assessment methods. This module provides participants with practical techniques for evaluating candidates and making informed hiring decisions. To reflect the growing use of technology in recruitment, it will also introduce AI-assisted candidate screening tools that help HR professionals analyse resumes, identify relevant skills, and prioritise applicants. Participants will examine both the benefits and limitations of AI tools, including potential biases and ethical concerns.

• Designing Effective Selection Processes.

• Application Screening and Shortlisting Techniques.

• Behavioural and Competency-Based Interviews.

• Selection Tests and Candidate Evaluation Methods.

• Pre-employment Screening and Background Verification.

• Reference Checking and Employment Verification.

• AI-Assisted Candidate Screening and Evaluation.

• Avoiding Bias in Recruitment Decisions.

• Making the Job Offer.

Module 5 - Staffing Strategies (1 day)

This module focuses on long-term staffing strategies that ensure organisations maintain a stable and capable workforce. Participants will learn how recruitment connects to broader HR strategies such as workforce planning, talent acquisition and employee retention.

• Workforce Strategies.

• Managing Employee Lifecycle Transitions

• Effective Talent Acquisition Strategies

• Workforce Flexibility and Staffing Models

• Implement Retention Strategies

• Integrating AI insights with Human Judgement in Staffing Strategies

Who Should Attend

This course is ideal for those who:

• Work in recruitment, staffing or talent acquisition

• Are HR generalists seeking specialised recruitment capability

• Lead or support hiring teams and workforce planning

• Want to build credibility and recognition as a recruitment expert

• Manage or advise on employment processes and compliance

If your role intersects with people strategy and hiring outcomes, this certification will deepen your expertise and expand your career opportunities.

Our Trainers

The programme is delivered by seasoned HR practitioners with decades of experience across both local and international organisations. Trainers bring real-world insights in talent management, industrial relations, employer branding, candidate assessment and HR compliance — enriching every session with practical examples and actionable advice.

 

Othman Marican has more than 30 years of experience as a practitioner in human resource management and industrial relations. He has spent many years in the labour movement and also held senior human resource management positions during his tenure of work.

During the span of his career, he has held several appointments at the national level including being a Member of the NTUC Central Committee, National Wages Council, National Productivity Board (now known as SPRING Singapore), Skills Development Fund Advisory Council. Among others, he has also served as a panel member of the Industrial Arbitration Court.

Othman has been a trainer / lecturer in many varied local training institutions since 1993 and currently serving as member of the board of directors in a community-based professional organisation and chairman of the human resource committee.


 

Charlie Goh is a HR Practitioner with over 35 years of experience. He has expertise and profound knowledge in human resource development, compensation and benefits, payroll administration and management, talent management, performance management and employee communication and relations. He is a dedicated and performance focused professional with strong business acumen and work ethics.

Charlie has worked in various public and local organisations in different sectors such as hospitality, banking, retail, F&B and transportation. He has a strong understanding of all HR functions within an organisation and demonstrates detailed knowledge in the HR field as well as driving a company’s people management strategy. 

Charlie possesses a MBA and a Bachelor Degree in Human Resource. He is also an adjunct lecturer of a local polytechnic conducting HR academic programs.


 

Bernard Tay has over 20 years of experience in human resource development and management in both private and public sector experience. He has worked as a regional manager in a renowned American and Japanese global conglomerate. He has gained both local and international experience, having worked for diversified industries ranging from banking, aviation, telecommunication, education, electronics, and energy to the medical sector. He has also worked in the USA where he focused on staffing and organisational development.

Bernard has extensive experience conducting human resource management and development programmes to local and international participants from different organisations. He has acquired working knowledge and experience in developing employee handbooks, job analysis, job evaluation, job description and design, employee orientation and organisational downsizing. In addition, he has been a Senior Assessor for Singapore Quality Award and People Excellence.

Bernard graduated with a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Economics and an Upper Honours degree in Sociology from National University of Singapore (NUS) and subsequently obtained his Masters’ Degree in Education and Human Development from George Washington University, USA. He is also a certified Advanced Certificate Training and Assessment (ACTA) trainer.


 

Susan Fong brings with her more than 20 years of working experience in the field of Human Resource Management and Development. Her experience spans across industries like telecommunications, market research, information technology and healthcare. She was holding managerial positions in various organisations and her last position was Senior Manager, Learning and Development, in a local large organisation.

Susan conducts various programmes, ranging from personal development to leadership. She has conducted programmes on Leadership Development, Competency-Based Interview and teambuilding. She is also certified as a DISC Behavioural Consultant, NLP Practitioner and WSQ-ESS programme facilitator.

Having been in the role of a Senior Human Resource Practitioner with management responsibilities, Susan has leadership and facilitation experience. As such, she is able to share and impart her knowledge and experience in areas like interviewing skills, performance management and people management. She has conducted numerous training sessions for organisations such as ACNielsen Research, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Parkway Health, Starhub, Sanmina-SCI, John Wiley and Sons, NTUC First Campus, DTZ, Jurong Port and more.

Her passion lies in being able to contribute to improving the competencies of her participants through interactive sessions. She firmly believes that competent people make a big and positive difference to the organisation. Susan is currently one of the trainers for HRSINGAPORE's HR Certification Courses.

Susan holds a Bachelor of Business in Business Administration (Distinction Award) and also a Graduate Diploma in Personnel Management (Bronze Award). She is also certified in Advanced Certificate in Training and Assessment (ACTA).

Administrative Details:

Scheduled Dates

• Date to be advised  (Face-to-Face)  (4th Intake)

Duration / Venue

• Seven days

• 9 am to 5.30 pm

• Hotel seminar room

Certification

Certification will be awarded upon successful completion of all the modules and Competency-Based Assessments. Graduates are entitled to use the designatory title "CHRS® (Recruitment)" after their names (namecards, linkedin profiles, correspondences etc) for recognition of their achievement and their names will be published on our website to gain wider recognition by the HR industry.

 

Course Fee

• S$ 3,379.00 w/GST (S$3,100.00) for Community/Corporate Subscribers

• S$ 3,488.00 w/GST (S$3,200.00) for Non-Subscribers

• Instalment Payment Scheme is Available for Self-Sponsored

 

Funding

Grants/Subsidies/SkillsFuture Credit are not applicable.

IHRP CPD Hours 

• 49

(Please refer to the IHRP website)

Refreshment

• Coffee & tea with snacks during the morning and afternoon breaks

• Lunch will be provided

Past Participants:

Past Participants' Comments

• "The practical assessments (role plays) and sharings amongst the class are very useful!" - Jane Lim, DSO National Laboratories

• "Susan was very engaging! Very meticulous!" - Rachel Ng, TripAdvisor Pte Ltd

Past Participant Organizations

• Atlas Services Group Singapore Pte Ltd

• DSO National Laboratories, Da Paolo Group Pte Ltd

• HWI Healy World Singapore Pte Ltd

• Ifm Electronic Asia Pte Ltd

• Jabil Circuit (S) Pte Ltd

• Perennial Partners

• Sree Narayana Mission (Singapore)

• TES Asia Pacific Pte Ltd, TripAdvisor

• UEMS Solutions Pte Ltd


CHRS® (Recruitment) Graduates in 2013

  • Jane Lim Lee Hwa, CHRS® (Recruitment), DSO National Laboratories
  • Tong Mee May, CHRS® (Recruitment), Jabil Circuit (S) Pte Ltd
  • Azrina Binte Ahmad, CHRS® (Recruitment), TES Asia Pacific Pte Ltd
  • Rachel Ng Qi Hui, CHRS® (Recruitment), TripAdvisor Pte Ltd

CHRS® (Recruitment) Graduates in 2022

  • Chris Anthony Lawrence, CHRS® (Recruitment), Atlas Services Group Singapore Pte Ltd
  • Leong En Cheng, CHRS® (Recruitment), Atlas Services Group Singapore Pte Ltd
  • Huang Linying, CHRS® (Recruitment), Da Paolo Group Pte Ltd
  • Sim Pei Yuin, CHRS® (Recruitment), Ifm Electronic Asia Pte Ltd
  • Lee Bee Jia Evelyn, CHRS® (Recruitment)
  • Karisma Kupusamy, CHRS® (Recruitment), Sree Narayana Mission (Singapore)

CHRS® (Recruitment) Graduates in 2023

  • Clare Ng, CHRS® (Recruitment), HWI Healy World Singapore Pte Ltd
  • Vynnie Tan, CHRS® (Recruitment), Perennial Partners
  • Vijayta, CHRS® (Recruitment)
  • Julius Fam, CHRS® (Recruitment), UEMS Solutions Pte Ltd