Recruitment Lead at The People Practice

Job Summary

• Our client is looking to hire a Recruitment Lead who is a mission-focused, strategic, and process-minded individual, providing critical support in building and scaling the company’s recruitment services.

Job Description
The Recruitment Lead will report to the CEO and undertake the following responsibilities:

• Assist in mapping out the strategic plan and road map for the recruitment unit
• Drive the implementation of key processes and procedures to support the sustainable growth and development of the unit
• Build and maintain key relationships, networks and partnerships needed to support the unit
• Develop and implement an analytic and reporting framework to track and measure the success of the unit
• Gain a comprehensive understanding of each client’s hiring needs and meet their hiring goals and expectations
• Write and post job descriptions on career websites, newspapers and universities boards
• Build a robust pool of prospective candidates by partnering with universities, employment agencies and internet sites
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, developing a strategy for sourcing for new leads and opportunities
• Evaluate and screen resumes and cover letters.
• Shortlist and schedule interviews for candidates
• Conduct phone, video and/or in-person interviews
• Maintain a complete record of interviews and new hires
• Facilitate reference checks, background checks and salary negotiations
• Prepare new hire paperwork ensuring legislation requirements are met
• Maintain information in company's CRM and applicant tracking system
• Organize job fairs and career events
• Conduct CV writing and interviewing workshops during open enrolment training sessions
• Keep abreast of innovative recruiting methods and technology
• Track recruitment data using the company’s CRM and dashboard tools
• Any other task that may be assigned to you by the CEO from time to time

Minimum Qualifications

• B.Sc in any discipline
• Minimum of five years’ experience in recruitment and consulting

Skills Required:

• Methodical with strong administrative and organizational skills
• Self driven and able to prioritize
• Confident, articulate, and effective communicator (verbal and written)
• Strong business analytical skills
• Ability to develop high quality recruitment documents including interview reports
• Excellent proficiency across Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)
• Excellent team player
• Ability to work in a start-up environment.