Job Objective:<\/p>\n
The HR Specialist – Talent Acquisition will have a true passion for people and will be responsible for seeking the most talented employees who align in terms of competencies, values, culture and potential to contribute to the company’s competitiveness and long-term future. This is a six-months fixed term contract role.<\/p>\n
Reporting Line:\u00a0Human Resources Manager
\nKey Responsibilities<\/p>\n
\tJob Posting and Advertising:\u00a0Manage and update job advertisements across all applicable job boards and platforms, including LinkedIn and other relevant channels.
\n\tCandidate Sourcing:\u00a0Utilise various sourcing techniques such as search engines, professional networks, and industry resources to identify and engage potential candidates. Innovate and implement new research methods and sourcing strategies to enhance the talent pool.
\n\tTalent Pipeline Development:\u00a0Actively build and maintain a robust talent pipeline by networking, engaging with passive and active candidates and cultivating relationships within the industry.
\n\tCandidate Screening:\u00a0Conduct thorough candidate screening, including telephonic, virtual and in-person interviews, to assess fit and suitability for the role.
\n\tCandidate Experience:\u00a0Ensure a consistently positive and engaging candidate experience that aligns with the company\u2019s brand and culture. Provide timely and constructive feedback to candidates throughout the recruitment process.
\n\tStakeholder Engagement:\u00a0Collaborate with line managers and HR to understand role requirements and provide professional talent acquisition support. Offer advice and training on interview techniques and the talent acquisition process as needed. Source and negotiate reputable recruitment agencies and negotiate competitive costs.
\n\tOffer Management:\u00a0Manage salary negotiations and provide counsel to both candidates and line managers on salary expectations. Ensure that offers are communicated effectively and in a timely manner.
\n\tCompliance and Checks:\u00a0Oversee the integrity of the recruitment process by conducting background and reference checks in accordance with company policies.
\n\tReporting and Analytics:\u00a0Deliver regular reports on recruitment progress, talent pipeline, and key metrics to internal stakeholders. Provide insights to inform talent acquisition strategies and policies. Ensure org structures are up to date with weekly reports on recruitment progress
\n\tTalent Strategy:\u00a0Contribute to the development and implementation of talent acquisition strategies and policies to meet the organisation\u2019s current and future workforce needs.
\n\tOnboarding:\u00a0Oversee the Onboarding Process onboarding process for new hires ensuring a smooth and positive transition into the company. This includes conducting orientation sessions and collaborating with various departments to integrate new employees effectively into the organisation.
\n\tHR Generalist Responsibilities:\u00a0inclusive of but not limited to supporting key HR functions along with the HR Team, including employee relations, policy implementation, performance management, training, compensation, compliance, HR metrics and employee engagement.<\/p>\n
Qualifications and Experience<\/p>\n
\tRelevant Certifications, Diplomas or Degrees in Human Resource Management or related field of study
\n\tMinimum 4 years\u2019 recruitment experience as a recruiter\/TA Consultant obtained in an agency or in a fast-paced, actively sourcing internal recruitment environment and 3 years experience in an HR Generalist role will be advantageous
\n\tExperience in drafting job descriptions
\n\tExperience with International Recruitment
\n\tExtensive experience in recruiting for scarce skills in general including senior position.
\n\tProven track record of recruiting for scarce skills roles within the Telecoms Industry for example Network Engineers, Data Centre Engineers, Project Managers, Business Analyst etc.
\n\tHeadhunting or targeted search experience
\n\tPrevious experience with online recruitment portals and programmes
\n\tKnowledge of Employment Legislation relevant to Talent Acquisition
\n\tManaging and prioritising multiple vacancies at any given time, within a high-pressure environment
\n\tCompetency based interviewing techniques
\n\tSolid experience in MS Office<\/p>\n
Competencies<\/p>\n
\tClient focused, relationship builder
\n\tIntegrity, honest with high ethical standards
\n\tBoundless, passionate and flexible
\n\tPersonal excellence, accuracy and attention to detail
\n\tCollaborative, achieve results through teamwork and partnerships
\n\tCoping with pressures and setbacks
\n\tPresenting and communicating information
\n\tPersuading and Influencing
\n\tDelivering results and meeting client expectations<\/p>\n
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