Talent Acquisition Manager

CONTEXT
Millennia Education is a forward-looking education organization based in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. All of our investments and initiatives are designed with one central aim: To make a lasting and positive impact on Vietnam's educational landscape and long-term national development.
JOB SUMMARY
The Talent Acquisition Manager will play a pivotal role in shaping the organization's future by building high-performing teams, attracting exceptional talent, and supporting the successful expansion of educational operations in a fast-growing, purpose-driven environment.
CHILD PROTECTION STATEMENT
Millennia Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all the students in our care and expects all applicants, staff, third party providers, volunteers, and visitors to share this commitment. We follow safe recruitment practices and appointments that are subject to an interview, satisfactory references, identity check, and criminal record check.
At Millennia Education, we are committed to providing a word class, safe, happy environment in which children and young people can thrive and learn. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils where we embrace all race, abilities, religions, genders, and cultures.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Workforce Planning & Expansion Hiring
• Partner with senior leadership to translate expansion plans into hiring roadmaps
• Lead mass hiring initiatives
• Prioritize critical roles (academic leadership, teachers, key operational staff)
High-Volume Recruitment Delivery
• Manage end-to-end recruitment with a strong focus on speed and quality
• Build and maintain ready talent pools for recurring roles
• Ensure timely onboarding to meet project and school opening timelines
Strategic Sourcing & Market Mapping
• Develop diverse sourcing strategies (local & international talent markets)
• Conduct market mapping for key and niche roles
• Leverage agencies, referrals, and global networks for expatriate hiring
Employer Branding for Growth
• Position the organization as an employer of choice during expansion
• Collaborate with Marketing/Communications on branding campaigns
• Enhance candidate engagement through a strong EVP (Employee Value Proposition)
Process Design & Scalability
• Design and implement scalable recruitment processes and frameworks
• Develop and optimize ATS and recruitment tools for efficiency and reporting
• Standardize interview frameworks and assessment methods
Stakeholder & Project Management
• Act as a strategic partner to Head of School, Project Leads, and Functional Heads
• Provide hiring insights, market intelligence, and risk mitigation plans
• Manage multiple hiring projects simultaneously with clear timelines
Team Leadership & Capability Building
• Build and lead a Talent Acquisition team to support expansion
• Set clear KPIs and ensure delivery against aggressive hiring targets
• Coach hiring managers on effective recruitment practices