Assistant Manager / Senior Specialist, Talent Acquisition (12-month Contract)

You are as unique as your background, experience and point of view. Here, you’ll be encouraged, empowered and challenged to be your best self. You'll work with dynamic colleagues - experts in their fields - who are eager to share their knowledge with you. Your leaders will inspire and help you reach your potential and soar to new heights. Every day, you'll have new and exciting opportunities to make life brighter for our Clients - who are at the heart of everything we do. Discover how you can make a difference in the lives of individuals, families and communities around the world.

Job Description:

As an Assistant Manager / Senior Specialist, Talent Acquisition at Sun Life Hong Kong, you will play a pivotal role in driving our recruitment strategy and supporting business growth. This position offers a dynamic opportunity to collaborate with business leaders, develop innovative talent-sourcing approaches, and attract top-tier candidates to our organization.  

What Will You Do?  

• Partner with hiring managers to assess staffing needs and develop tailored recruitment strategies  

• Manage end-to-end recruitment processes, from sourcing and screening to offer management and onboarding  

• Leverage multiple sourcing channels, including job boards, social media, employee referrals, and professional networks  

• Build and maintain talent pipelines for critical and high-volume roles  

• Drive and participate in recruitment campaigns and campus events to position Sun Life as an employer of choice  

• Provide market intelligence and compensation benchmarking to inform hiring decisions  

• Ensure data integrity in recruitment systems and generate actionable reports on key metrics  

• Collaborate with the regional TA team on transformation projects and best practice sharing  

• Drive continuous improvement in recruitment processes and support ad-hoc projects as needed  

What Do You Need to Succeed? 

Qualifications

• Substantial talent acquisition experience (mix of in-house and agency preferred)  

• Demonstrated ability to deliver results in competitive markets 

• Strong communication skills for effective stakeholder engagement  

• Customer-centric mindset - to build trusted partnerships with hiring managers and candidates

• Proactive and resilient - balancing a sense of urgency with strategic prioritization in fast-paced environments  

• Strong analytical skills – able to drive and facilitate data-informed decisions

• Ability to diagnose complex hiring challenges, articulate root causes and deliver tailored solutions 

• Resourceful in exploring alternative talent pools or solutions to overcome talent shortages or competitive scenarios

• Financial services/insurance industry experience and Greater Bay Area recruitment exposure preferred

What’s in It for You?

• Business Impact: Shape talent strategy for a growing business  

• Career Growth: Diverse recruitment portfolio and project exposure  

Note: Outstanding candidates may be considered for permanent placement.  

We offer 5-day work, attractive salary, MPF, group life and group medical insurance; and excellent career development opportunities to the right candidate.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. Application forms and resume will be kept for a period of 24 months after completion of the recruitment process. (All information will be held in strict confidence and only be used for recruitment purpose).

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