Head, Recruitment and Manpower Development

Overview

Prudential’s purpose is to be partners for every life and protectors for every future. Our purpose encourages everything we do by creating a culture in which diversity is celebrated and inclusion assured, for our people, customers, and partners. We provide a platform for our people to do their best work and make an impact to the business, and we support our people’s career ambitions. We pledge to make Prudential a place where you can Connect, Grow, and Succeed.

Role

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Role Overview

In this role, you will drive recruitment activities, new Financial Consultant productivity and retention for Agency Distribution and provide coaching and guidance to Recruitment Managers. As part of this dynamic role, you will report to the Chief Agency Officer, working closely with Agency Distribution to drive growth in the agency force, bringing in quality and productive Financial Consultants.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Recruitment Managers in designated clusters and be accountable for the combined Cluster KPIs and development of the team.
• Develop section plans, controls, resources and formulate policies in area of responsibility.
• Look beyond existing solutions and own area to define/resolve complex issues in new situations.
• Drive recruitment of quality FCs and new FC productivity with support from Recruitment Managers through identified key performance indicators.
• Provide guidance, support and direction to Recruitment Managers and Agency Leaders to achieve monthly and yearly targets in line with the company’s plan in areas of recruitment, retention, and new FC productivity to ensure alignment with the company’s strategies.
• Lead/Initiate recruitment related projects that supports Agency Division to drive growth.
• Provide guidance to Recruitment Managers in the assessment of applications with fitness & propriety requirements and provide justifiable recommendations for the onboarding of candidates.
• Actively involved in the strategic acquisition of experienced agency groups and provide incisive assessment and recommendation for the hire. You will work closely with Senior Management, Compliance and Finance for approvals, and should be well versed in both company and regulatory policies, especially where there are deviations.
• Resolve conflicts and conduct Agency cluster briefings and presentations to agencies within the cluster, supported by the Recruitment Managers.
• Support the Chief Agency Officer in company-led strategic initiatives.

Qualifications

• Competencies & Personal Traits
  • Exhibit ability to deliver effective communication and excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Good presentation and negotiating skills.
  • Strong stakeholder management skills in influencing and persuasion.
  • Dynamic individual who thrives in a fast-moving environment.

Working Experience

• Minimum 8-10 years of relevant experience with Distribution Management or recruitment activities.

Education

• Bachelor in Business or related fields of study.

Equal Opportunity

Prudential is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equality of opportunity of benefits for all who apply and who perform work for our organisation irrespective of sex, race, age, ethnic origin, educational, social and cultural background, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief, disability or part-time / fixed-term work, or any other status protected by applicable law. We encourage the same standards from our recruitment and third-party suppliers taking into account the context of grade, job and location. We also allow for reasonable adjustments to support people with individual physical or mental health requirements.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Director
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Human Resources

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