Recruitment Specialist

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Job Responsibilities: 

• Create and implement effective recruitment strategies aligned with organisational goals.
• Work with HRBP and hiring managers to understand staffing needs, prioritise positions, and align recruitment efforts with business objectives.
• Work with hiring managers to create job ads for current openings
• Advertise job openings on careers pages, job boards and social networks (e.g. LinkedIn)
• Source candidates through online channels (e.g. professional networks and portfolio sites)
• Report to hiring managers and HRBP on the status of open positions
• Update job descriptions (e.g. add tasks or modify requirements)
• Answer candidates’ queries regarding the application process
• Develop application process and all related recruitment resources
• Complete all administrative tasks in relation to recruitment
• Participate in job fairs to boost company’s reputation
• Review CVs, conduct initial sifts and screenings, and assess candidates to determine their suitability for specific roles.
• Present a quality shortlist to hiring managers
• Interview candidates at various stages through the process
• Schedule and coordinate interviews with hiring managers, ensuring a smooth and efficient process.
• Gain feedback from new hires and use to improve the recruitment process
• Share feedback with HRBP and managers to improve the employment journey
• Work with People and Culture and Marketing Teams to develop and enhance the organisation’s employer brand to attract talent.
• Co-ordinate salary negotiations, present job offers, and facilitate the offer acceptance process.
• Co-ordinate reference checks
• Provide interview feedback, when necessary and appropriate
• Utilise data and metrics to track and evaluate the effectiveness of recruitment strategies, identifying areas for improvement.
• Review, improve and implement employee referral programme
• Build a pipeline of talent in relevant areas
• Ensure compliance with relevant employment laws, regulations, and company policies and carry our right to work checks
• Use a strategy that helps us to recruit great people without using agencies
• Collaborate with People and Culture and other teams to ensure a seamless onboarding process for new hires.
• Stay updated on industry best practices, emerging technologies, and trends to continually optimise the talent acquisition process.

Additional information:

Hybrid working

Performance bonuses

Requirements

• Strong background in full-cycle recruiting, sourcing, and candidate assessment.
• Expertise in developing and implementing effective recruitment strategies.
• Proficiency in candidate sourcing using various channels, including social media, job boards, and networking.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with hiring managers, candidates, and other stakeholders.
• Strong relationship-building skills with hiring managers, internal teams, and external partners.
• Networking skills to establish connections within the industry and build a talent pipeline.
• Data-driven mindset with the ability to analyse recruitment metrics and optimise strategies accordingly.
• Familiarity and ability to recommend applicant tracking systems (ATS)
• Comfortable negotiating job offers, recommending compensation structures, and managing the offer acceptance process.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities, industry trends, and recruitment best practices.
• Commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion in recruitment practices.
• Effective problem-solving skills to address challenges and obstacles in the recruitment process.
• Experience using various interview formats (e.g. phone, structured, group)
• Ability to organize skills assessment centres (e.g. job simulation activities, work samples, psychometric and IQ/EQ tests)

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field or other equal qualification
• Proven experience as a recruitment specialist, internal recruiter or similar recruitment leadership role.