Human Resources Officer (Talent Acquisition) - Human Resources Office

Job Posting Details

We are seeking a recruitment professional with strong stakeholder management, administration, and customer service skills to join our Talent Acquisition team on a contract basis.

The Talent Acquisition team sits within the Human Resources Office (HRO) Centre of Excellence (CoE) and supports non-academic recruitment across HKUST. This is an excellent opportunity suitable for an individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced, delivery-focused environment as part of a collaborative team. The role offers exposure to a broad range of recruitment activities and stakeholders across the University, while providing valuable experience within one of Asia's leading universities.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently manage a high volume of recruitment activities for designated client groups across HKUST.
• Coordinate interview scheduling and recruitment administration, including candidate and hiring manager communications, room bookings, compliance checks, and in-person interview support.
• Deliver a positive and proactive experience for hiring managers throughout the recruitment lifecycle, including intake meetings, sourcing, screening, and offer management.
• Build effective relationships with hiring managers and key stakeholders, providing professional talent acquisition advice and recruitment solutions.
• Support Talent Acquisition and HRO projects, initiatives, and continuous improvement activities.
• Maintain accurate recruitment records and ensure compliance with University policies and procedures.

The Candidate

The successful candidate will have a strong track record of partnering with business stakeholders to deliver effective recruitment outcomes. The ideal candidate will possess:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification.
• At least three years' recruitment experience gained in an agency, in-house, and/or RPO environment.
• Experience using recruitment technologies, applicant tracking systems, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong customer service orientation, with excellent communication, stakeholder management, and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience working to recruitment KPIs, including hiring efficiency, cost management, and stakeholder satisfaction.
• Proficiency in both English and Cantonese (Mandarin is beneficial), to enable effective communication with candidates and stakeholders

The appointment will be made on a six-month initial contract.

Starting salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Fringe benefits will be provided where applicable.

Please apply on or before: 27 July 2026 .

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HKUST is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to our core values of inclusiveness, diversity, and respect.