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ROLE SUMMARY

This role requires a dynamic and proactive Talent Acquisition Executive to join our HR team. The Talent Acquisition Executive will be responsible for managing the end-to-end recruitment process, from sourcing and attracting candidates to onboarding new hires. The successful candidate will play a key role in identifying and selecting top talent to meet our organization's staffing needs and strategic objectives.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

Candidate Sourcing and Attraction:

• Utilize a variety of sourcing methods, including job boards, social media platforms, networking events, and recruitment agencies, to attract a diverse pool of candidates.
• Develop and implement recruitment strategies and campaigns to target specific talent pools and market segments.

Candidate Screening and Evaluation:

• Screen resumes, review applications, and conduct initial assessments to identify qualified candidates.
• Coordinate and schedule interviews, assessments, and evaluations with hiring managers and other stakeholders.

Interview Coordination and Facilitation:

• Coordinate interview schedules, logistics, and communication with candidates and interviewers.
• Assist in conducting interviews, providing guidance to interviewers, and assessing candidate suitability.

Candidate Engagement and Experience:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for candidates throughout the recruitment process, providing timely communication, updates, and feedback.
• Ensure a positive candidate experience by providing information about the organization, job opportunities, and next steps in the process.

Offer Management and Onboarding:

• Assist in preparing job offers, including negotiating terms and conditions, and coordinating the offer acceptance process.
• Collaborate with HR and hiring managers to ensure a smooth onboarding process for new hires, including orientation, paperwork, and training.

Employer Branding and Networking:

• Promote the organization's employer brand through various channels, including social media, industry events, and networking opportunities.
• Develop and maintain relationships with external partners, such as recruitment agencies, universities, and professional organizations.
• Data Management and Reporting:
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date candidate records in the applicant tracking system (ATS) or recruitment database.
• Generate recruitment metrics and reports to track progress, analyze trends, and identify areas for improvement.

SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline; a postgraduate qualification is an advantage.
• Minimum of 4 years of professional experience in talent acquisition, preferably with exposure to retail and/or corporate recruitment.
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities, with the confidence to engage effectively with candidates, hiring managers, and stakeholders.
• Proven ability to negotiate and manage recruitment-related discussions professionally.
• Hands-on experience with modern recruitment technologies, including Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), sourcing platforms, LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, and digital scheduling tools.
• Comfortable working with recruitment data and KPIs to monitor hiring performance, identify trends, evaluate results, and recommend improvements to recruitment strategies.
• Good understanding of various interviewing methods, candidate assessment techniques, and evaluation approaches used to determine technical capabilities, competencies, behavioural suitability, and alignment with company culture.