Talent Acquisition Specialist - (6-Month Contract)

Animoca Brands; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Life insurance

Transportation allowance

Job summary

Animoca Brands, a Web3 leader, is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist on a 6-month contract in Hong Kong. You will drive end-to-end recruitment for junior to mid-level roles across tech, product, marketing, and business operations, partnering with HRBPs and hiring managers.

You will source proactively, build pipelines in Web3 networks, manage candidate experience, and ensure data accuracy in our ATS while adapting to a fast-evolving ecosystem.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of agency or in-house recruiting experience.
• Proven ability to source passive candidates for technical and non-technical roles.
• Thrives in an agile, fast-moving environment with shifting priorities.
• Excellent verbal and written English; Cantonese or Mandarin a plus.

Responsibilities

• End-to-End Recruitment: Manage the full recruitment lifecycle for contract and permanent roles.
• Proactive Sourcing: Leverage LinkedIn Recruiter, Web3 networks, and direct headhunting.
• Stakeholder Management: Partner with hiring managers and HR to provide market insights and talent mapping.
• Candidate Experience: Deliver a high-touch experience from outreach through offer negotiation.
• Process Excellence: Maintain ATS data accuracy and support TA projects.

Skills

3+ years recruiting

Sourcing passive candidates

Adaptability

Communication

Web3 interest

Job description

Animoca Brands Corporation Limited (ACN: 122 921 813) is a Web3 leader that leverages tokenization and blockchain to deliver digital property rights to consumers, helping to establish the open metaverse and its associated network effects. Animoca Brands realizes its mission via three integrated business pillars: operating Web3 businesses to advance blockchain adoption with native projects such as Moca Network, Anichess, The Sandbox, Open Campus, NEOM Web3 initiatives, and a regulated stablecoin project in partnership with Standard Chartered and HKT; providing digital asset advisory services including tokenomics advisory, liquidity provisioning, and institutional research to help external Web3 projects grow; and investment management, with a portfolio of investments in over 540 companies including industry leaders Pudgy Penguins, Yuga Labs, Axie Infinity, Polygon, Consensys, Magic Eden, OpenSea, Dapper Labs, YGG, and many others.

About the role

As a Talent Acquisition Specialist (6-Month Contract), you will play a key role in executing end-to-end recruitment for junior to mid-level roles across tech, product, marketing, and business operations. You will partner directly with HRBP and hiring managers to source, attract, and hire top-tier talent in a fast-paced, rapidly evolving ecosystem.

Responsibilities

• End-to-End Recruitment: Manage the full recruitment lifecycle for specialized contract and permanent positions across regional and global teams.
• Proactive Sourcing: Leverage LinkedIn Recruiter, Web3 networks, tech communities, and direct headhunting to build strong candidate pipelines for niche skill sets.
• Stakeholder Management: Act as a trusted recruiting partner to hiring managers and business leads, providing market insights, talent mapping, and interview guidance.
• Candidate Experience: Deliver a high-touch, engaging experience for all candidates from initial outreach through offer negotiation.
• Process Excellence: Maintain recruitment data accuracy in our Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and assist with ad-hoc talent acquisition projects as needed.

Requirements

• Experience: 3+ years of agency or in-house recruiting experience, ideally within tech, gaming, Web3, fintech, or high-growth environments.
• Sourcing Skills: Proven track record of sourcing passive candidates for technical and non-technical roles.
• Adaptability: Thrives in an agile, fast-moving environment with changing priorities.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written English communication skills; additional language skills (e.g., Cantonese or Mandarin) are a plus.
• Web3 Interest: Genuine curiosity or passion for Web3, NFTs, gaming, and decentralized technology.

The Perks of Joining Animoca Brands:

• A Vibrant and Diverse Workplace: Immerse yourself in a dynamic, multi-cultural environment with colleagues from over 15 nationalities (and growing!). We celebrate diversity and foster a global perspective.
• Incentives in the Web3 Space: Be a part of the future and align your success with the growth of our innovative projects.
• Direct Impact and Flat Structure: Your voice matters. We operate with a flat organizational structure, ensuring your ideas are heard and implemented quickly.
• Comfortable and Creative Atmosphere: Embrace a relaxed and productive work environment with casual attire.
• Opportunities Across the Ecosystem: Expand your horizons by collaborating with various subsidiary brands within the Animoca Brands network, gaining exposure to a wide range of projects and technologies.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: We care about your well-being. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, life, and transportation allowances.

Personal Information Collection Statement:

Personal data provided by the Job Applicant will be used strictly in accordance with the Employer's Personal Data Policies, a copy of which will be provided immediately upon his/her request. All classified data will be treated confidentially within the Human Resources & Administration Department. Personal data of unsuccessful applicants may be retained for a period of up to 3 months.