Assistant Manager – Recruitment (Recruitment Specialist )

PURPOSE:

The incumbent shall be primarily responsible for managing CIC’s recruitment processes. This will include attracting, selecting, and matching high-quality talent to opportunities within CIC Group. They will collaborate with various managers on regular basis to understand and proactively identify current and future hiring needs. As a key contributor to our talent strategy, this key member will have the opportunity to partner with hiring managers to design, refine and implement effective recruitment strategies.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Pro-actively work with HRBPs to manage and support full cycle recruitment, closely work with managers and leaders to understand current and future hiring needs;
Work with hiring managers to develop, refine and update job descriptions and advise on best sourcing strategies;
Responsible for publishing job adverts in various job boards, social networks and platforms;
Monitor and apply HR recruiting best practices by utilizing knowledge of multiple recruiting sources and execute innovative strategies to source candidates;
Be a collaborator by working closely with hiring managers on candidate screening processes and provide support in managing interviews, candidate assessments, background checks and closing processes;
Be a strong partner by providing technical support to hiring managers on internal recruitment guidelines and market best practices and work closely with Group Learning & Development Manager and HRBPs to provide coaching to managers;
In close working with the General Manager – HR, ensure CIC Group annual hiring plan remains updated and act as the point of contact for CIC Group recruitment needs.
Stay abreast of recruiting analytics, build talent networks, monitor and identify new ways to source candidates to build and expand talent pools;
Closely work with HR Officers/Assistants to support subsidiary/regional level recruitments;
Deliver an exceptional high-touch candidate experience, enhancing CIC Group’s brand as a ‘best work place’ by building influential candidate relationships during recruitment processes and active candidate sourcing initiatives;
Create and provide reports on time to fill, candidate diversity, hiring trends and other key recruitment reports;
Coordinate new employee onboarding and monitor retention during the probation period of new recruits; and
Any other related projects and duties as assigned from time to time.

Academic and Professional Requirements

Education    

Bachelor’s degree in HR Management or a Business-Related field 

Professional Qualifications 

Diploma in HR/ Practicing certificate
Relevant HR Recruiter certification will have added advantage

Academic, Professional and Technical Competencies Required:
Essential Knowledge/Skills and Experience Required:

Up to 4 years of relevant experience, out of which, 1 -2 years demonstrated experience leading recruitment
Ability to create and implement various sourcing strategies for recruitment for a variety of roles.
Computer literate in MS Office and other office applications
Excellent communication and presentation skills

Desirable Knowledge/Skills and Experience Required:

Proven success in conducting interviews using various methods (phone, video, email, in-person)
Familiarity with a variety of job boards.
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines, prioritize tasks and the ability to be agile in a dynamic and uncertain environment.
Ability to manage multiple tasks, a wide range of relationships with a variety of stakeholders
Good knowledge of employment-related laws

Apply via :

cic.co.ke