Recruitment Consultant (Agency) at iRecruiters Africa Limited

Job Objective:

The role will be responsible for the entire recruitment lifecycle, encompassing the identification of hiring needs, candidate sourcing, screening, interviewing, and selection. S/he will solely be responsible for the execution of all recruitment assignments from both clients and the lead consultant.

KPIs;

• Present candidates meeting the qualifications, experience, cultural fit, etc. criteria for each search mandate or assignment.
• Ensure proper evaluation of the recommended candidates to achieve the best quality fit or hire.
• Consistently meet the timeline for shortlisting and complete search assignments.
• Ensure the highest level of candidate experience is attained through your interaction.
• Provide relevant reporting and updates on each assignment.
• Relationship management experience with different stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Full-cycle recruitment for all levels of positions, including sourcing, attracting, and evaluation.
• Build a deep understanding of your tech/marketing domain and use that market knowledge to advise and educate the business on the best approach when sourcing.
• Develop and maintain an understanding of the varying recruitment needs across the assigned organization, including gaining a strong sense of knowledge of the function of each department, existing and forecasted positions, and the skills required in applicants to perform each job effectively.
• Utilize Applicant Tracking System to identify suitable candidates for client vacancies.
• Advertise vacancies appropriately by drafting and placing ads across all defined channels (e.g. company job portals, relevant job boards, industry websites, social media, etc.).
• Identify and cold-call quality candidates.
• Prepare CVs, candidate summaries, and correspondence to forward to the client or hiring managers.
• Monitor the progress of recruitment for each position, ensuring recruitment activities remain timely and effective.
• Build and develop a robust talent pipeline for different skillsets.

Key Requirements

• Good first-degree in Social Sciences or any relevant field of study
• 2-3 years cognate experience from a Recruitment Agency.
• CIPM or any HR professional certificate will be an added advantage.
• Must have a strong flair for talent sourcing and research.Must be highly digital savvy.
• Experience handling mid-senior management searches.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Commitment to delivering the highest quality recruitment solutions.
• Natural ability to connect and build relationships with people.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.