Junior Talent Acquisition Partner (1-Year Contract)

Recruitment & Talent Sourcing:

• Manage end-to-end recruitment processes for vacancy positions across Vietnam.

• Partner with Hiring Managers to understand hiring needs and develop effective sourcing strategies.

• Source and engage candidates through online platforms, employee referrals, universities, and other recruitment channels.

• Build and maintain talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs.

• Screen resumes and conduct initial interviews to assess candidates' qualifications, skills, and cultural fit.

• Coordinate interview schedules and ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.

• Re-engage previous applicants and passive candidates for suitable opportunities.

Campus & Early Careers Recruitment:

• Support and coordinate campus recruitment activities, career fairs, internship programs, and university partnerships.

• Build relationships with universities, student organizations, and external partners to strengthen early-career talent pipelines.

• Promote AkzoNobel as an employer of choice among students and young professionals.

Employer Branding & Talent Attraction:

• Support local employer branding initiatives and help promote AkzoNobel's Employee Value Proposition (EVP).

• Create and share engaging recruitment content through social media and other digital channels.

• Enhance and promote the Employee Referral Program to increase referral hiring success.

• Manage monthly vacancy communications and new hire announcements.

Stakeholder & Candidate Management:

• Collaborate closely with Hiring Managers, HR Business Partners, Centers of Expertise (CoEs), and People Services to deliver hiring solutions.

• Provide regular recruitment updates and market insights to internal stakeholders.

• Ensure excellent experience for candidates throughout the recruitment journey.

Recruitment Operations & Analytics:

• Maintain accurate candidate records in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and internal databases.

• Track and report key recruitment metrics such as time-to-fill, source of hire, and candidate conversion rates.

• Support continuous improvement of recruitment processes and hiring effectiveness.

Talent Market Intelligence:

• Conduct market mapping and talent landscape research to support business hiring needs.

• Provide regular updates on talent market trends, salary benchmarks, competitor hiring activities, and candidate availability.

• Advise Hiring Managers and HR stakeholders on market conditions, talent availability, and recruitment strategies to support informed hiring decisions.

And other tasks assigned by line manager.

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline.

• Up to 2 years of experience in recruitment, talent sourcing, or talent acquisition activities would be an advantage.

• Experience supporting high-volume hiring or recruitment projects within a multinational environment.

• Familiarity with Applicant Tracking Systems and recruitment platforms is a plus.

• Passion for recruiting and connecting with people.

• Strong sourcing skills using online platforms.

• Good communication and interpersonal skills in both Vietnamese and English.

• Proactive, resilient, and customer-focused approach.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Canva, and other digital communication tools is an advantage.