Job Description

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.

This includes utilizing various methods such as networking, internal job boards, referrals, ad responses, professional outreach, agency collaboration, and advanced recruitment techniques. Additionally, you will collaborate closely with the Singapore HR Team, overseeing the entire recruitment process from start to finish. This is an exciting opportunity to shape our workforce and contribute significantly to our organization's success.

Position Responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end recruitment for designated roles, ensuring a smooth and compliant hiring process.
• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, selection, and background verification, in alignment with local regulations and company standards.
• Partner closely with hiring managers to define hiring criteria, skill profiles, and selection standards.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with candidates, employees, and internal stakeholders, providing meaningful insights throughout the hiring process.
• Execute structured and consistent recruitment processes to ensure high-quality and timely hiring outcomes.
• Leverage multiple sourcing platforms—including Phenom, Workday, company websites, social media, market insights, and other tools—to attract a diverse and qualified talent pool.
• Present strong candidate recommendations to influence hiring decisions and support business needs.
• Plan, coordinate, and represent the company at career fairs, recruitment events, and employer branding activities.

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated history of successful recruitment in corporate or agency environments.
• In-depth knowledge of recruitment strategies, candidate sourcing, interviewing techniques, and selection methods.
• Understanding of the insurance industry and its talent landscape, including specific skills and qualifications for different roles, is advantageous.
• Extensive professional network and the capability to establish and sustain relationships with candidates, hiring managers, and industry contacts.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills to engage effectively with candidates and internal stakeholders.
• Proficient in applicant tracking systems (ATS), HR software, and other recruitment tools.
• 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 hr@manulife.com.

Working Arrangement

Hybrid