Talent Acquisition Specialist (Contract)

Manulife regional office is seeking a self-motivated Talent Acquisition professional to join the team to drive recruitment for our Hong Kong businesses. The individual will be playing a key responsibility in helping Manulife maintain its strong business results and achieve its strategic objectives by identifying and hiring strong talent to the firm.

Position Responsibilities:

• Partner with management in the proactive sourcing of talent for critical skill areas in order to build a talent pipeline
• Create and execute strategic sourcing plans to attract top talent, both pas sive and active
• 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 behavioural based interviewing in order to ensure top quality talent is selected
• Support the team in preparing and analysing data/reporting work
• Stay current on recruitment trends by maintaining and enhancing a network of contacts in the industry, participating in industry events and professional associations
• Liaison with local universities in support of sourcing candidates for various functions (external to campus team portfolio)
• Internally market our services to employees and managers, promoting our value add and expertise
• Manage and/or participate in onboarding projects and tasks
• Assist the team in other necessary operational work

Required Qualifications:

• University degree qualified
• Preferably 4 - 6 years of recruiting experience (candidates with a blend of in-house and agency experience are preferred)
• Strong direct sourcing skills with experience in using alternative sourcing methods
• Ability to consult with internal and external clients and provide business solutions while managing multiple and shifting priorities
• Organized and detail oriented with a pro-active approach
• Excellent influencing and stakeholder management skill
• Exceptional communication skills and able to articulate verbal skills in addition to effective written communication required
• Strong PC skills including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Customer centric attitude coupled with a sense of urgency

• 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 .

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.

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