Recruitment Specialist

ABOUT THE POSITION

VinUniversity (VinUni) was founded on the belief that Vietnam is fully capable of building world-class universities. Within just five years, with its “Academic - Practical - Global” education model, VinUni has gone through a proud journey and become the youngest university in the world to achieve the QS 5-star overall rating – a significant accomplishment.

VinUni, with its bold vision for 2030, is shaping the future of higher education as a startup university committed to pioneering research and innovation.

As part of VinUni’s vision, the Recruitment Specialist will play a critical role in attracting world-class academic talent. Reporting to Recruitment Manager, the Recruitment Specialist will be a specialist in academic recruitment and will develop and implement recruitment strategies to support the university’s growth and global standing. This position also involves building an excellent employer brand and ensuring a seamless, customer-focused HR service to meet VinUni’s ambitious goals.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Search and Selection:

• Conduct thorough searches to identify potential candidates for faculty positions using multiple sourcing channels, including academic networks, job boards, professional associations, and social media platforms.

• Review applications, resumes, and academic credentials to assess candidate suitability for specific faculty roles.

• Manage the interview process, including scheduling, coordinating with academic departments, and conducting initial interviews to evaluate qualifications, teaching experience, and research expertise.

• Collaborate with academic leadership to define selection criteria and ensure alignment with the university’s strategic goals.

Onboarding:

• Oversee the onboarding process for newly hired faculty members, ensuring that all necessary paperwork and compliance requirements are completed.

• Coordinate with relevant departments to ensure new faculty receive appropriate training, resources, and support for a successful integration into the university’s academic environment.

• Provide ongoing support to new faculty during their transition, ensuring they have the tools and information needed for a smooth start to their teaching and research responsibilities.

Employer Branding in Academia/Higher Education:

• Develop and implement strategies to position VinUniversity as an employer of choice in the academic community, promoting the university’s values, culture, and academic excellence.

• Participate in academic conferences, recruitment fairs, and networking events to engage with prospective candidates and raise awareness about career opportunities at VinUniversity.

• Work closely with the marketing and communications teams to create compelling recruitment content, including job postings, social media updates, and promotional materials.

Data Management and Reporting:

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all recruitment activities, including candidate interactions, interview feedback, and hiring outcomes.

• Provide regular recruitment reports to senior management, highlighting key performance metrics, trends, and insights related to faculty recruitment.

• Analyze recruitment data to assess the effectiveness of sourcing strategies, identify areas for improvement, and recommend actionable changes to improve recruitment outcomes.

Assist with related HR matters, VinUni culture events, HR projects and initiatives, …

• Graduate from a prestige university in HRM, Psychology, Business or related field.

• 05 years of HR experience or equivalent in a sophisticated diverse environment.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (in English) and strong professional network.

• An appreciative understanding of the challenges inherent in operating a new university, combined with creativity, resilience, and the ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders to effectively address challenges and create opportunities that advance the mission and vision of the college/university.

• Respect and appreciation for the core values of VinUni: EXCEL (E: Empathy, X: Exceptional Capability, C: Creativity, E: Entrepreneurial Spirit, L: Leadership Mindset).

• Knowledge of labor code and work permit/visa/passport for foreign employees is an advantage.