Job Purpose

Key purpose of the role is to execute talent acquisition for the organization. The Recruitment Lead is responsible for sourcing, screening, and recruiting candidates to effectively fill vacancies across the Africa Zone. This role requires a blend of interpersonal skills, organizational abilities, and a deep understanding of the company’s needs and culture.

Key outputs and responsibilities:

• Talent Sourcing: Utilize various channels such as job boards, social media, professional networks, and referrals to source potential candidates.
• Oversee the candidate recruitment life cycle/experience
• Employer Branding: Promote the organization as an employer of choice through engaging job postings, employer branding initiatives, and participation in recruitment events.
• Candidate Relationship Management: Build and maintain relationships with potential candidates to create a talent pipeline for current and future hiring needs.
• Data Management: Maintain accurate and up-to-date candidate records in the applicant tracking system (ATS) and other relevant databases.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with all relevant recruitment policy, employment laws and regulations throughout the recruitment process.
• Manage, train and evaluate the team of recruiters
• Manage Onboarding Process
• Execute on Talent Assessment Process
• Execute on Talent Pipeline Programmes recruitment
• Measure key recruitment metrics (time to fill & source to fill)
• Define Induction & Onboarding process
• Conduct benchmarking and implement Talent Acquisition Best Practices
• Drive Recruitment process Excellence
• Routine execution with stakeholders to drive seamless recruitment process
• Build Stakeholder relationships for effective management of Recruitment process
• Drive DEI through recruitment
• Continuous Improvement: Stay updated on best practices in recruitment and suggest process improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

Profile/ minimum requirement:

• Degree in HR, Psychology, Business
• 5+ years of experience in Recruiting and Selection or business related areas with
• Strong knowledge of HR related functions
• Business Knowledge
• Knowledge of employment laws and regulations.
• Leadership skills, interpersonal skills, ability to persuade and influence
• Proven experience as a recruitment specialist, talent acquisition specialist, or similar role.
• Strong understanding of recruitment processes and best practices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in using applicant tracking systems (ATS) and other recruitment software
• Effective organizational skills: planning, focus, discipline

Reporting structure:

• Direct reports (solid line): 5
• Dotted line reports: As per assigned support blueprint

Additional information:

• BAND: VI