Talent Acquisition Specialist

Manulife/John Hancock; Kuala Lumpur; Híbrido; MYR 60.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Hybrid work arrangement

Descripción de la vacante

Manulife/John Hancock in Malaysia seeks a seasoned Talent Acquisition Specialist to drive recruitment for our Malaysia businesses. You will partner with lines of business to provide strategic recruiting services, conduct behavioral interviews, and build a high-quality talent pipeline.

We value a consultative approach, strong organizational skills, and excellent communication as you stay current on recruiting trends and market practices.

Formación

• 5-8 years of recruiting experience in agency or in-house environment.
• Experience using alternative sourcing methods, with a focus on social media and networking tools.
• Demonstrated success taking a consultative approach with internal and external clients while providing business solutions.
• Organized and detail oriented with a pro-active approach.
• Demonstrated ability to navigate an environment with multiple and shifting priorities with ease.
• Customer centric attitude with a sense of urgency.
• Exceptional communication skills—crisp and articulate verbal skills in addition to effective written communication.

Responsabilidades

• Partner with lines of business and functional areas to provide strategic recruiting services to maximize visibility and result in high quality hires.
• Assess candidates using behavioral-based interviewing to ensure top quality talent is selected.
• Stay current on recruitment trends by maintaining and enhancing a network of contacts in the industry.
• Partner with management in the proactive sourcing of talent for critical skill areas to build a talent pipeline.
• Create and execute strategic sourcing plans to attract top talent, both passive and active; utilize Affinity groups to attract targeted talent groups.
• Internally market our services to employees and managers, promoting our value add and expertise.
• Drive the candidate selection process and ensure managers have tools to select the most qualified candidate.
• Ensure all staffing processes are fair and comply with government regulations.
• Manage and/or participate in projects as needed; support regional recruitment activities.

Conocimientos

Recruiting experience

Behavioral interviewing

Sourcing via social media

Networking

Consultative approach

Organized and detail oriented

Customer-centric attitude

Excellent communication skills

Herramientas

Affinity groups

Descripción del empleo

Manulife is seeking a seasoned Talent Acquisition Specialist to join the team to drive recruitment for our Malaysia businesses. This is a critical role in the team, playing a key responsibility in helping the business maintain its strong business results and achieve its strategic objectives by identifying and hiring strong talent to the firm.

Position Responsibilities:

• This position partners with lines of business and functional areas to provide strategic recruiting services to ensure that the company's recruiting programs maximize visibility and result in high quality hires.
• Partner with lines of business and functional areas to provide strategic recruiting services to ensure that the company's recruiting programs maximize visibility and result in high quality hires.
• Assess candidates using behavioral based interviewing to ensure top quality talent is selected.
• Stay current on recruitment trends by maintaining and enhancing a network of contacts in the industry, participating in industry events and professional associations.
• Partner with management in the proactive sourcing of talent for critical skill areas to build a talent pipeline.
• Create and execute strategic sourcing plans to attract top talent, both passive and active Effectively utilize Affinity groups to attract targeted talent groups to Manulife.
• Internally market our services to employees and managers, promoting our value add and expertise.
• Drive the candidate selection process and ensure managers have the tools needed to select the most qualified candidate.
• Ensure all staffing processes are fair and equitable and comply with all relevant government regulations.
• Manage and/or participate in projects as needed.
• Support on regional initiatives and recruitment activities as and when needed.

Required Qualifications:

• Preferably 5-8 years of recruiting experience in both an agency or inhouse environment
• Experience using alternative sourcing methods, with a focus on social media and networking tools.
• Demonstrated success in taking a consultative approach with internal and external clients while providing business solutions.
• Organized and detail oriented with a pro-active approach.
• Demonstrated ability to navigate an environment with multiple and shifting priorities with ease.
• Customer centric attitude coupled with a sense of urgency.
• Exceptional communication skills- crisp and articulate verbal skills in addition to effective written communication required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Insurance industry experience preferred.

When you join our team:

We'll empower you to learn and grow the career you want. We'll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words. As part of our global team, we'll support you in shaping the future you want to see.

About Manulife and John Hancock

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Working Arrangement Hybrid

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