Recruitment Specialist at 9Mobile

Job Summary

• Responsible for supporting the design and implementation of the overall recruiting strategy, managing candidate relationship, employer branding and leveraging on technology to achieve a seamless recruitment process.

Principal Functions

• Develop the recruitment strategy, tools and resources to guide the hiring process
• Ensure adequate strategies/processes are in place to attract, interview and select qualified employees into the organization while maintaining a positive candidate experience.
• Connect with potential candidates online and offline, screening applicants and supporting hiring managers in identifying prospective hires.
• Manage relationships with recruitment agencies and online recruitment platforms such as linked-in
• Propose and recommend appropriate sourcing strategies that align with the organisation's needs
• Liaise with HRPS and business leaders to develop assessment tests where needed
• Liaise with the learning & Knowledge Management unit to develop and carry out interview trainings for Line Managers
• Develop and implement strategies to ensure culture-fitness in the hiring process
• Ensure that the EMTS's online recruitment platform is regularly updated and effectively communicates the employer brand
• Work with relevant internal stakeholders to develop, communicate and market EMTS's EVP
• Create, maintain and update a database of potential candidates for future job openings.
• Develop and manage internship programs and management trainee programs as may be required
• Monitor compliance with the recruitment and provide key metrics on the recruitment function
• Develop and manage referral programs, stakeholder CV management process and ensure prompt reporting to stakeholders
• Promote awareness of job vacancies/opportunities among EMTS employees
• Review job adverts to ensure that they are free of discriminatory language.
• Design, implement and measure results of candidates experience surveys.
• Progress the recruitment process by liaising with the Reward team to advice salary for the recommended candidate(s), negotiate/agree offer with candidate(s), and send candidate for pre-employment medical examination if required and agree possible start date.
• Prepare offer letters for successful candidates
• Ensure timely communication with Specialist Employee Relations on new joiners and resumption dates
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the line manager.

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or HND in a relevant discipline from a recognised Institution.

Experience, Skills & Competencies:

• Minimum of three (3) years post NYSC relevant work experience.
• Knowledge of sourcing techniques on social media and professional websites like LinkedIn etc.
• Recruitment and job interviewing skills and familiarity with applicant tracking systems
• Strong interpersonal skills, as well as written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build professional relationships and identify opportunities to connect candidates with opportunities in the organization
• Strong analytical, reporting and presentation skills
• Strong team player and detail-oriented
• Good process improvement skills.