Director, Agency Recruitment and Development

The customer is the focus of everything we do, and millions of end users rely on our products daily. We believe in the value of empowering Director, Agency Recruitment and Development with the resources to solve critical problems for the future of our business, which is why we need you.
The Director will play a pivotal role in advancing the agency recruitment agenda and driving new recruitment projects with an ultimate goal to grow the agency force aggressively in alignment with the Company's direction of developing Premium Agency.
Position Responsibilities:
Provide strategic input into the design, review and ongoing enhancement of competitive recruitment programs and campaigns for both industry and organic profiles, ensuring alignment with the Company’s direction and evolving business needs
Oversee and lead the recruitment initiatives and special projects, mobilizing agency stakeholders to strengthen program awareness, accelerate adoption and drive effective execution across the agency force
Play an integral role in advancing industry recruitment by partnering with relevant stakeholders to shape, review, update and promote compelling recruitment packages that respond to market dynamics, competitive practices and business priorities
Provide rigorous oversight of recruitment activities from preparation through implementation, closely monitoring progress, execution quality and key milestones, identifying risks or gaps, and driving timely follow-through to support recruitment targets and grow agency manpower for our long-term sustainable business growth
Design and promote effective recruitment seminars, developmental and motivational workshops and engagement initiatives that enhance program understanding, build commitment and equip agency leaders to recruit and develop quality agency talent more effectively
Collaborate with Field Force, Agency Directors and different departments to formulate an efficient work process to ensure the timely, accurate and high-quality delivery of recruitment activities and a seamless onboarding experience for new agents
Required Qualifications:
Degree holder in Business Studies, Management or Finance related subjects,
At least 10 years of work experience in insurance industry with minimum 5 years of supervisory experience
Good knowledge of agency operations and the system in driving desired behaviors
Proven track record of achieving results and initiating changes
Good team player, strategic thinker and work under tight timeline
Good analytical and project management skills, and strong business sense
Good organization skills and attentive to details
Good interpersonal and presentation skills
Excellent command of spoken and written English and Chinese
Strong PC skills in MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Chinese word processing
Nice to Have:
Preferably The Fellow, Life Management Institute (FLMI) holder
When you join our team:
We’ll empower you to learn and grow the career you want.
We’ll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words.
As part of our global team, we’ll support you in shaping the future you want to see.
About Manulife and John Hancock
Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider, helping people make their decisions easier and lives better. To learn more about us, visit https://www.manulife.com/en/about/our-story.html.
Manulife is an Equal Opportunity Employer
At Manulife/John Hancock, we embrace our diversity. We strive to attract, develop and retain a workforce that is as diverse as the customers we serve and to foster an inclusive work environment that embraces the strength of cultures and individuals. We are committed to fair recruitment, retention, advancement and compensation, and we administer all of our practices and programs without discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, religion or religious beliefs, creed, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, genetic characteristics, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other ground protected by applicable law.
It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Manulife/John Hancock policies. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact hr@manulife.com.
Working Arrangement
Hybrid