Talent Acquisition Assistant

Sheer Logic Management Consultants is seeking to engage dynamic individuals for a Talent Acquisition Assistant position for one of our clients
The job holder is a principal contact point for the business area for all Talent Acquisition related queries. The jobholder is responsible to interpret local Talent Acquisition policies and maintain standards and best practice within business units through an efficient and timely Talent Acquisition process
Responsibilities

Facilitate internal or external advertisement of vacancies within business unit through Barclays Kenya job portal and any other channels requires
Manage and progress internal/external job applications
Conduct and evaluate recruitment interviews and invigilate assessment with the respective business Head
Assess candidates suitability for specific roles
Explain/answer questions to potential recruits relating to benefits, bank policies, general conditions of employment
Provide training when required on Taleo system
Point of contact for Barclays Group, BAGL HR Project team
Liaise with line managers in relation to Resourcing support needed to meet business objectives
Deal and respond to queries on resourcing issues
Interpreting and advising on Group Resourcing policy on employee related matters, referring complex issues to Resourcing Manager
Acts as Resourcing quality controller and maintain Resourcing standards at best practice within business units
Provide career advisory to employees when required
Up skill and educate line management regarding the resourcing process, the appropriate implementation and usage of Competency-based Interviewing.
Maintain Resourcing records throughout the year ensuring that fresh performance plans are signed off when employees are transferred or promoted
Act as the Records Management Champion for Resourcing and maintain all records abiding to all policies and governance
Responsible for efficiently updating Resourcing Trackers with resourcing data
Managing and updating Resourcing templates and forms
Ensure to adhere to the resourcing policy and Governance requirements throughout the recruitment process lifecycle.
Ensure to meet all the governance requirements on Taleo.

Qualifications

Essential:  University  Degree
Preferred: Post graduate qualification in business management, HR , commerce or industrial psychology.

Competencies

Adapting and responding to change
Adhering to principles and values
Coping with pressure and setbacks
Deciding and initiating action
Persuading and influencing
Leading and supervising
Presenting and communicating information
Working with people

Knowledge and skills

Broad understanding of Talent Acquisition
Knowledge of / exposure to relevant employment legislation
Workforce Planning
Knowledge of recruitment system capabilities
Report writing
Capacity to think creatively and laterally
Negotiation
Influencing
Stakeholder Management

Expertise and Experience

A good understanding of the HR Policies, HR Services and procedures, and the HR governance framework
Good knowledge of the bank’s service standards
Good understanding of the bank’s structure
A good understanding of the banks hiring, onboarding and exit processes
Knowledge of HR Tools

Preferred

Proficiency in HR SAP (HR Officer) module
Proficiency in Taleo onboarding process
Understanding of the FADV online screening environment