Associate Consultant - Talent Acquisition Factory (TAF) at Ralds & Agate

Mission / Purpose of the Job

• The Associate Consultant - Talent Acquisition Factory (TAF) supports the delivery of strategic talent acquisition solutions through Ralds & Agate's Talent Acquisition Factory (TAF).
• This in-house role assists in sourcing, assessing, and securing top-tier talent that aligns with clients' organizational values, leadership philosophy, culture, and long-term growth ambitions.
• The ideal candidate contributes to building high-performance teams by ensuring every hire fits into the broader business ecosystem, integrating seamlessly with PIC (performance structures) and TBS (leadership development) to drive sustainable organizational success across Africa.

Job Responsibilities
Talent Acquisition Support & Delivery:

• Assist in end-to-end recruitment processes, including job analysis, candidate sourcing (via networks, databases, LinkedIn, referrals, and executive search channels), screening, and shortlisting.
• Support competency-based assessments, interviews, value alignment evaluations, and cultural fit analysis to identify talent beyond technical skills.
• Contribute to executive search, strategic hiring, and workforce planning initiatives for leadership and scaling roles.

Research & Candidate Mapping:

• Conduct market mapping, talent benchmarking, and competitor analysis to build robust candidate pipelines for key roles.
• Perform detailed candidate research, background verification support, and preparation of candidate profiles, reports, and presentation materials.
• Analyze talent trends, salary benchmarks, and industry insights to inform recruitment strategies and client recommendations.

Client & Stakeholder Engagement:

• Participate in client meetings to gather role requirements, organizational context, leadership philosophy, and cultural priorities.
• Provide preliminary insights on talent market dynamics, availability of profiles, and potential hiring challenges.
• Collaborate with PIC and TBS teams to ensure recruited talent aligns with performance frameworks and leadership development pathways.

Process & Operational Support

• Coordinate logistics for interviews, assessments, reference checks, and offer management.
• Track recruitment metrics, pipeline health, time-to-hire, and candidate experience to support continuous improvement.
• Maintain accurate records in ATS/CRM tools and contribute to internal knowledge repositories (case studies, talent market briefs, best practices).

Knowledge Development & Team Contribution:

• Assist in developing thought leadership content on strategic hiring, culture fit, value-aligned recruitment, and talent strategy in African markets.
• Support internal training on recruitment methodologies and contribute to TAF service enhancements.
• Work collaboratively within cross-functional teams to deliver integrated talent solutions.

Job Specifications: Minimum & Preferred Requirements
Education / Business Degree:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Psychology, Social Sciences, or a related field (relevant certifications in recruitment, talent management, or HR e.g., CIPM, SHRM, are a plus).

Work Experience:

• 2–3 years’ verifiable experience in talent acquisition, recruitment consulting, executive search, HR advisory, or professional services (client-facing recruitment or consulting exposure preferred).
• Demonstrated involvement in sourcing, assessing, or placing talent, ideally in mid-to-senior roles or strategic hiring contexts.
• Track record supporting full-cycle recruitment processes or talent mapping projects.

Competencies, Skills & Attributes:
Skills:

• Talent sourcing & market mapping (LinkedIn, executive networks, databases, referrals, niche channels)
• Candidate assessment & evaluation (competency-based interviewing, cultural/values fit analysis, behavioral & psychometric techniques)
• Executive/strategic search & hard-to-fill role sourcing
• Recruitment process coordination & full-cycle management (from role analysis to offer support)
• Talent market research, benchmarking & salary/compensation insights
• Report writing & candidate profiling (preparing insightful profiles, shortlists, and client reports)
• Stakeholder communication & influencing (client requirement gathering, candidate management, feedback delivery)
• Proficiency in recruitment tools (ATS/CRM systems, LinkedIn Recruiter, Microsoft Office suite for tracking & reporting)
• Strong analytical skills for talent pipeline health, time-to-hire metrics, and market trend interpretation

Behavioral Attributes:

• Strong personal integrity
• Proactive self-starter with high initiative
• Detail-oriented, adaptable, and resilient under pressure
• High emotional intelligence (EQ) for candidate and client interactions
• Collaborative team player who builds partnerships
• Enthusiastic about talent strategy and African business growth
• Highly organized with a client-centric mindset.