Recruiter

Job Purpose 
The Recruiter will research, develop, and implement effective recruiting and staffing strategies to attract a diverse pool of qualified and capable talent. Additionally, they will work closely with all relevant internal stakeholders to ensure new joiners are appropriately onboarded to the organisation and their respective roles.
Job Duties and Responsibilities 
Pre Recruitment Preparation

Working with the hiring manager to develop a comprehensive job description for the vacant position(s).
In consultation with the Head of People and hiring manager, craft salary and benefits package entitlement for each role.
Preparing job ads based on the agreed job description.
Identifying the best talent source suitable for the vacant position(s).
Identifying ancillary needs for the role ( eg work tools, seating space) and coordinating with the necessary internal enabler to have these in place.
Ensuring that 3rd party recruitment agencies are well briefed on the requirements and turnaround timelines for a hiring campaign when enjoined.
Preparing all necessary collateral to support the hiring campaign (technical assessments, scoring sheets).
Ensuring that all vacant positions are loaded on the Applicant Tracking System (ATS)

Selection

Leveraging sourcing tools to source for appropriate profiles as per hiring criteria.
Longlisting and shortlisting candidates in accordance with the agreed criteria.
Setting up and facilitating in-person or virtual technical assessments.
Setting up and facilitating in-person interviews.
Ensuring all unsuccessful candidates are notified of their status in a clear and timely manner.

Preboarding

Facilitating background checks.
Facilitating finalists’ terms of service negotiations, ensuring all communication is as per terms agreed to by management.
Preparing and facilitating e-signature of all employment paperwork as needed.
Setting up new joiners on the relevant internal communication platforms.
Working with the hiring manager to craft the new joiners’ onboarding plan.
Ensuring the necessary work tools needed by the new joiner are ready and in good working condition.

Administrative

Keep all relevant employee databases accurate and up to date.
Ensuring the hiring pipeline on the ATS are well organised and CVs categorised appropriately.
Prepare documents and reports as guided by the Head of People Operations.
Create new and continuously improve the available recruitment collateral.
Ensure all information they handle is treated with the utmost confidentiality.
Present reports on recruitment and analyses the status of recruitment practices regularly to the team and management.
Uphold the highest quality standards when undertaking all their tasks.

Collaboration

Work effectively with hiring managers to understand their hiring needs and how to optimize time and resources to fill vacant positions.
Communicate effectively with 3rd party recruiters to ensure unique hiring needs are met within the stipulated time and that hires meet the expectations.
Work effectively with the rest of the People Operations team to ensure new hires are effectively onboarding and settled in the business.
Work effectively with all across the organization as needed.

Competencies 

Effective verbal and written communication skills
Negotiation skills
Planning and organising
Active listening
Multitasking
Relationship building
Effective time management

Experience Required 

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
CHRP (K) qualification is an added advantage.
5-7 years of work experience as an in-house recruiter.
Highly proficient in the use of Gsuite and applicant tracking and HRIS systems.
Extensive knowledge of interview techniques and applicant screening methods.
Deep understanding of Kenya employment laws and regulations.
Extensive knowledge of a wide variety of sourcing avenues.

Apply via :

amitruck.breezy.hr