Head Talent Acquisition (Recruitment) at Pan African Towers Limited

About the Role

• The Head of Talent Acquisition holds a pivotal role overseeing the development and execution Of a comprehensive talent acquisition Strategy tc attract, recruit, and retain top-tier talent.
• This position involves close collaboration with key stakeholders to understand current and future talent needs, contributing significantly to workforce planning.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Recruitment Planning: Develop and execute the organisation's talent acquisition strategy in alignment with business goals a nd workforce plann ing needs.
• Talent Sourcing and Attraction: I mplement innovative and effective sourcing strategies tc attract a diverse pool of qualified candidates through various channels, including online platforms, social media, networking events, and direct sourcing.
• Candidate Assessment and Selection: Design and implement a comprehensive candidate assessment and selection process, including the use of behavioural interviews, assessments, pre-employment screenings, and reference checks.
• Employer branding: Work closely with the marketing team to enhance the organisation's employer brand, ensuring a positive ca nd idate experience throughout the recruitment process.
• Recruitment Analytics: Utilize data and analytics to track and measure recruitment metrics, identify areas for improvement, and provide insights and recommendations to optimise recruitment efforts,
• Vendor Management: Build and maintain relationships with external recruitment agencies, job boards, and other relevant vendors to ensure a pipeline of high-quality candidates.
• Onboarding and New Hire Integration: Collaborate With the HR team to facilitate new hires' smooth onboarding and integration, ensuring a positive and engaging experience
• Compliance and Legal Requirements: Stay up to date with employment laws and regulations, ensuring recruitment practices comply with relevant legi and company policies.
• Talent Acquisition Team Ma nagement: Lead a nd develop a high-performing talent acquisition team, providing guidance, coaching, and continuous training to ensure their success.
• Continuous Improvement: Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance recruitmentprocesses, tools, and tec hno logies, staying current with industry trends and best practices.
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Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field. An advanced degree is preferred.
• Minimum of 4years of people management in an HRfunction.
• 7+ years of direct and relevant HR experience in talent acquisition or recruitment leadership roles.
• HR certification(s) (e.g., SHRM-SCP, PHR) is a plus.
• In-depth knowledge of recruitment strategies, sourcing techniques, and candidate assessment methodologies.with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and other recruitment software,
• Strong understa nding Of employment laws, regulations, a nd diversity and ion practices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders.
• Analytical mindsetwith the abilityto analyse data, generate insights, and make data-driven decisions.
• Strategic thinking ability to align ta lent acquisition strategies with I
• Exceptional organisational and time management skills, with the ability to ma nage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.