Assistant Manager, Talent Acquisition

The opportunity

The customer is the focus of everything we do, and millions of end users rely on our products daily. We are seeking a dedicated professional to join our Talent Acquisition team as a vital contributor. In this role, you will play a crucial part in identifying and attracting top-tier talent within a competitive job market. As an essential member of our team, you will leverage your expertise in the recruitment landscape to develop and execute proactive sourcing plans, specialized talent identification strategies, and innovative initiatives for our organization.

Position Responsibilities:

• Manage recruitment for designated permanent and contract positions.

• Manage the entire recruitment lifecycle, ensuring adherence to compliance and local regulations.

• Collaborate with and guide hiring managers in defining hiring standards and skill profiles.

• Nurture connections with employees, candidates, and internal stakeholders, delivering valuable input.

• Implement precise recruitment procedures, encompassing sourcing, screening, interviewing and offer proposal.

• Utilize Workday, websites, social media, market mapping and other tools for effective talent sourcing.

• Influence hiring decisions by presenting market insights and compelling candidate choices to hiring managers.

• Coordinate career fairs and recruitment events.

• Talent acquisition related projects as assigned.'

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in HR or Business Administration, or advanced degree preferred.

• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in talent acquisition.

• Demonstrated history of successful recruitment in corporate or agency environments.

• In-depth knowledge of recruitment strategies, candidate sourcing, interviewing techniques, and selection methods.

• Understanding the insurance industry and its talent landscape, including specific skills and qualifications for different roles, is advantageous.

• Proficient in applicant tracking systems (ATS), HR software, and other recruitment tools.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in Vietnamese and English to engage effectively with candidates and internal stakeholders.

• Ability to analyze recruitment metrics and utilize data-driven insights to enhance the recruitment process.

• Collaborative mindset to work closely with HR teams, hiring managers, and various stakeholders.

• Adaptability and strong problem-solving abilities to respond to evolving recruitment needs and industry trends.

• Recognition of the confidential nature of HR information and the ability to handle it with the utmost discretion and professionalism.

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 recruitment@manulife.com.