ABOUT BAMU
BAMU is an IP commercialization and creative company with the mission: We Bring IP to Life.
We work across IP development, licensing, animation, content production, merchandise, brand collaborations and distribution. As BAMU grows its creative and studio capabilities, we are looking for an HR & Talent Acquisition Executive who can help us build both our permanent team and a strong network of freelance and project-based creative talent.
This is not a purely administrative HR position.
We are looking for someone who enjoys finding people, building relationships and developing a talent network that allows BAMU to scale quickly when new projects come in.
ROLE OVERVIEW The HR & Talent Acquisition Executive will manage BAMU's day-to-day HR operations while taking primary responsibility for recruitment, talent sourcing and building our freelance creative network.
You will work closely with management and department heads to understand manpower requirements, recruit full-time employees and quickly assemble freelance or short-term teams for animation and creative projects.
A major part of this role will be developing BAMU's long-term talent database across animation, design, content, production and other creative disciplines.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Talent Acquisition
Manage recruitment for full-time, part-time, internship, freelance and project-based positions.
Work with department heads to understand hiring requirements, job scopes and candidate profiles.
Source candidates through LinkedIn, Facebook communities, universities, creative communities, referrals, job platforms and direct outreach.
Screen CVs, portfolios and applications.
Conduct initial interviews and coordinate interviews with hiring managers.
Manage candidate communication, offers, salary discussions and onboarding.
Maintain an active recruitment pipeline for current and future positions.
Freelance & Project Talent Network
Build and maintain BAMU's database of freelance and project-based creative professionals.
Proactively source talent even when there is no immediate vacancy.
Develop talent pools across areas such as:
2D Animation
3D Animation
Storyboard
Character Design
Illustration
Background Art
Motion Graphics
Compositing
Video Editing
Sound Design
Voice Acting
Creative Production
Production Coordination
Record freelancer skills, portfolio, experience, software capabilities, rates, availability and previous BAMU project performance.
Maintain relationships with qualified freelancers so BAMU can mobilize production teams quickly when projects are confirmed.
Respond to urgent project staffing requirements and provide qualified candidate options within short timelines.
Work with the Studio and Creative teams to identify future production capacity requirements.
HR Operations
Manage employee onboarding and offboarding.
Prepare and maintain employment contracts, probation agreements, freelancer agreements and HR documentation.
Maintain employee records and personnel files.
Manage attendance, leave records and basic HR administration.
Coordinate payroll information, allowances, incentives and other compensation information.
Support social insurance, personal income tax and other statutory HR requirements.
Monitor probation periods, contract expiration dates and employee documentation.
Support management with HR policies and internal procedures.
People & Performance
Coordinate probation and performance reviews.
Track employee development, promotion readiness and training requirements.
Support managers in setting job expectations and employee KPIs.
Maintain career progression and development records.
Help improve employee communication and workplace experience.
Support management in handling employee relations and performance issues.
Assist with compensation benchmarking and workforce planning.
Talent Partnerships
Develop relationships with universities, colleges and training institutions related to animation, design, media and creative industries.
Build relationships with creative communities and professional networks.
Develop internship and graduate talent pipelines.
Identify potential partnerships that can strengthen BAMU's access to creative talent.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
1-3+ years of experience in HR, recruitment, talent acquisition or a related role.
Strong interest in recruitment and talent sourcing.
Comfortable approaching candidates directly instead of relying only on job advertisements.
Good understanding of basic HR operations in Vietnam.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Organized and able to manage multiple recruitment processes simultaneously.
Resourceful and comfortable working in a fast-moving entrepreneurial environment.
Able to work independently and take ownership of HR matters.
Comfortable using spreadsheets, recruitment systems and databases.
Working English proficiency required.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE
Experience recruiting within any of the following industries would be an advantage:
Animation
Creative agencies
Media
Entertainment
Gaming
Advertising
Design
Production studios
Technology startups
Existing relationships with animators,
designers, artists, creative freelancers or universities would be a strong advantage.
WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE
Within your first months at BAMU, you should be able to:
Establish a clear and organized HR system for BAMU.
Improve the speed and quality of our recruitment process.
Build an active database of qualified creative freelancers.
Develop a reliable pipeline of animation and production talent.
Help BAMU assemble freelance project teams within 24-72 hours when required.
Build relationships with universities and creative talent communities.
Ensure employee contracts, records, onboarding and other HR processes are properly managed.
Give management clear visibility over recruitment, headcount and talent availability.
WHO THIS ROLE SUITS
This role is suitable for someone who enjoys both HR and recruitment but does not want to spend their entire career doing administrative HR work.
You should enjoy discovering talented people, reaching out to candidates, building networks and helping a growing creative company assemble great teams.
At BAMU, recruitment is not simply about filling vacancies.
We want to build a talent network that allows us to scale creative and production capabilities whenever opportunities arise.
WHY JOIN BAMU
Join a growing start-up company working across IP, animation, content, licensing and consumer products.
Work directly with management and have significant ownership of the HR function.
Help build BAMU's HR and talent infrastructure from an early stage.
Build relationships across Vietnam's animation and creative industries.
Exposure to original IP, commercial animation projects, international outsourcing opportunities and brand collaborations.
Opportunity to grow with the company as the team expands.