Talent Acquisition Specialist

Manulife; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 96,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Manulife is seeking a seasoned Talent Acquisition Specialist to drive recruitment for our Malaysia businesses. This role partners with business lines to deliver strategic recruiting services, ensuring high quality hires and alignment with business goals.

You will source top talent, use behavioral interviews, stay current on industry trends, and support regional recruitment initiatives. The position is based in Kuala Lumpur with a hybrid work arrangement.

Qualifications

• Preferably 5–8 years of recruiting experience in agency or in‑house.

Responsibilities

• 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 networks and participating in industry events.
• Create and execute strategic sourcing plans to attract top talent, passive and active.

Job description

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

• Preferably5-8 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

Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider, helping people make their decisions easier and lives better. To learn more about us, visit https://www.manulife.com/en/about/our-story.html.

Manulife is an Equal Opportunity Employer

At Manulife/John Hancock, we embrace our diversity. We strive to attract, develop and retain a workforce that is as diverse as the customers we serve and to foster an inclusive work environment that embraces the strength of cultures and individuals. We are committed to fair recruitment, retention, advancement and compensation, and we administer all of our practices and programs without discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, religion or religious beliefs, creed, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, genetic characteristics, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other ground protected by applicable law.

It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Manulife/John Hancock policies. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact [e-mail].

Working Arrangement

Hybrid