Talent Acquisition Specialist (12-Month Contract Role)

A Day in Your Life at MKS:

Join us as a Talent Acquisition Specialist (Contract, 12 Months) in our APAC team! In this role, you’ll support the recruitment process mainly for Greater China, with opportunities to collaborate across other Asia regions. This is a fantastic chance to gain regional exposure in a global organization while growing your career in recruitment.

You Will Make an Impact By:

• Support the end-to-end recruitment process, from sourcing and screening candidates to coordinating offers and onboarding.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand their needs and provide recruitment support.
• Help drive campus recruitment activities, including university events and early talent programs.
• Coordinate with external vendors and assist in project-based hiring activities.
• Contribute to employer branding initiatives, promoting MKS as an employer of choice.
• Stay curious and bring new ideas to improve how we attract and engage talent.

Skills You Bring: (Required Skills)

• Tertiary education in a relevant field.
• 1–2 years of recruiting experience (in-house, agency, or RPO).
• Interest or experience in campus hiring is a plus.
• Strong communication skills in English; additional languages (e.g., Japanese, Korean, Thai, Malay, or Vietnamese) are an advantage.
• Good organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple priorities.
• A collaborative, proactive, and learning mindset.

Why Join Us?:

This is a great opportunity to:

• Build your recruitment expertise in a global environment.
• Gain exposure across multiple markets in Asia.
• Work with a supportive and collaborative team.
• Make an impact by helping shape the future talent of MKS Instruments.

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Globally, our policy is to recruit individuals from wide and diverse backgrounds. However, certain positions require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to various export control regulations.  Applicants for these positions may be limited (by, for example, their countries of citizenship, country of origin, or immigration status) where required by law or governmental contact, and/or employment made contingent upon the issuance of appropriate governmental licensing.

MKS Inc. and its affiliates and subsidiaries (“MKS”) is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer: diverse candidates are encouraged to apply. We win as a team and are committed to recruiting and hiring qualified applicants regardless of race, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), religion, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability or handicap, marital status, membership in the uniformed services, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable law. Hiring decisions are based on merit, qualifications and business needs. We conduct background checks and drug screens, in accordance with applicable law and company policies.  MKS is generally only hiring candidates who reside in states where we are registered to do business.

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