Head-hunter (Africa) at PalmPay

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinating with recruiting team and Hiring Managers for defining the requirements for vacant roles across Africa (Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, Uganda, Egypt, Cote d'iviore, Tanzania, etc.)
• Maintain resume websites and connect with potential employees across multiple digital platforms.
• Match top-level professionals with high-level employment opportunities.
• Send recruiting emails to passive candidates and follow up when necessary.
• Interact with other departments within the organisation to coordinate hiring efforts, including the accounting and legal departments.
• Create or recommend strategies to improve recruiting processes.
• Maintain organised databases with candidates’ data (e.g., in the ATS utilised by the organisation).
• Conduct benchmark analyses on compensation and benefits plans for different roles as well as seniority levels.
• Conduct research on compensation and benefits for various positions and seniority levels across Africa.

Requirements:

• Minimum of Bachelors’ Degree in Human Resources Management, or other related fields.
• Prior experience as a Head-hunter, Talent Acquisition Specialist, or related roles with focus on Africa.
• Sound knowledge of online/offline sourcing methods.
• Hands-on experience with sourcing tools (e.g., LinkedIn).
• Advanced knowledge of sourcing techniques (including Boolean search).
• Familiarity with HR databases and Application Tracking Systems.
• Experience in report writing and data analytics.
• Professional Human Resource certifications is an added advantage.

Other Skills:

• Excellent communication and persuasion abilities (particularly when making cold calls and sending recruiting emails).
• Ability to make quick decisions.
• Excellent time management, multi-tasking, and organisational skills.
• Good decision-making skills
• Good understanding of labour practices in other African Countries.