Talent Acquisition and Training Specialist

Job Title: Talent Acquisition and Training Specialist

Department: People & Admin

Employment Type: Full-time

Office location: Ho Chi Minh City - travel when required

ABOUT THE JOB:

The Talent Acquisition and Training Specialist owns the accountability of delivering of recruitment and training activities in alignment with business and workforce needs. This role is mainly responsible for taking initiatives and executing the whole recruitment processes, onboarding and offboarding procedures, while supporting People Development Manager to strengthen employee engagement and self - learning journey.

This person will be also expected to contribute to adhoc HR projects and process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and support positive employee experience.

Reports operationally to: People Development Manager

The roles and responsibilities of the Talent Acquisition and Training Specialist include but are not limited to:

Talent Acquisition:

• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process, from requisition and job advertising to candidate sourcing, screening, interviewing, selection and onboarding.
• Support employer branding initiatives to strengthen S&S Group's profile and attractiveness among prospective talent and referral networks.
• Partner with hiring managers to develop job descriptions and interview guides, as required.
• Implement effective sourcing and selection approaches to attract qualified active and passive candidates.
• Build and maintain relationships with prospective talent and past applicants to develop a sustainable candidate pipeline.
• Prepare regular recruitment reports and analytics to monitor hiring activities, identify trends and support continuous improvement.
• Coordinate employee offboarding processes, including exit formalities, company asset handover and inventory reconciliation, ensuring accurate documentation and compliance with company policies.
• Maintain accurate records of company assets assigned to employees and support periodic inventory audits in collaboration with relevant departments.

Training activities:

• Assist People Development Manager to coordinate with relevant departments to deliver effective onboarding programs for new joiners, The Right Hand principle, boutique tour and ensure a smooth and engaging introduction to the company.
• Support the planning and coordination of training programs based on business and employee development needs.
• Liaise with business units and People Development Manager to arrange training schedules, logistics and learning materials.
• Maintain accurate training records and prepare regular reports to monitor training participation and completion.
• Collect feedback from participants and stakeholders to support the continuous improvement of training programs.
• Assist in implementing employee development initiatives and other HR projects to support employee engagement and organizational effectiveness.

Personal development:

• Continuously develop active listening, communication and questioning skills to enhance professional effectiveness.
• Broaden knowledge and appreciation of gastronomy, art, music, gifting and other lifestyle-related areas to support a well-rounded understanding of the luxury industry.
• Take initiative in learning and professional development to strengthen capabilities and contribute effectively to team and business objectives.

Team Contribution and Additional Responsibilities

• Contribute to team effectiveness by embracing new responsibilities, supporting colleagues and exploring opportunities to enhance the quality and efficiency of People services.
• Uphold and demonstrate S&S Group's credo, policies and procedures in all aspects of work.
• Maintain confidentiality, integrity and professionalism in all interactions and business activities.
• Support the organization and execution of company events, employee engagement activities and other People-related initiatives, as required.
• Provide constructive feedback and recommendations to support continuous improvement of People processes and services.
• Undertake other duties and responsibilities as reasonably assigned by the Company from time to time, in alignment with business needs and the scope of the role.

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA

Education: Bachelor's Degree in related field.

Employment/Professional Experience:

• At least 2 years of experience in related recruitment or training function. Experience in luxury retailing would be an advantage.
• Hands-on experience with full-cycle recruiting using various interview techniques and evaluation methods.
• Experience working on organization-wide projects which focus on developing people and enabling growth.

Competencies - Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Aligned and inspired by S&S core values: Unconventional | Deliver Excellence | Independence | Kindness | Integrity without Compromise.
• Fluency in English (minimum 6.0 IELTS band).
• Interest and knowledge in art, fashion, gastronomy, architecture is a plus.
• Excellent understanding of the Vietnam Labor Code with ability to interpret (where necessary) to address business needs.
• Excellent oral/written communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent customer service approach and ability to engage, support and work collaboratively with managers and stakeholders at all levels internally and externally in multicultural settings.
• Strong work ethic and sense of integrity, trustworthiness and ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Strong planning, organizational and project management and commitment to continuous improvement in work processes, to ensure quality outcomes.
• Can-do, strive for perfection, solution-oriented, self-improvement spirit and contemporary mindset.