Senior Recruitment Specialist at TalentUp Africa

Job Summary

• We are seeking an experienced Senior Recruitment Specialist to join our Recruitment team. They will be responsible for managing the end-to-end recruitment process that includes sourcing, screening and placing some of the best African tech talent across a wide variety of tech roles for Clients.

Responsibilities

• Conduct end-to-end recruitment processes for tech roles, with a strong focus on AWS-certified professionals.
• Collaborate with the management team, clients and other stakeholders to understand their specific talent needs and requirements.
• Source, screen, and interview candidates to assess their technical skills, qualifications, and cultural fit.
• Manage the candidate experience from initial contact through the offer stage, ensuring a seamless and positive recruitment journey.
• Build and maintain a strong talent pipeline of AWS-certified professionals and other tech talent.
• Stay updated on industry trends and market dynamics to improve recruitment strategies.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of TUA's recruitment processes and tools.
• Conduct background checks, reference checks, and other pre-employment screenings as required.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline with at least 5 years of extensive recruitment experience.
• A Masters degree in related field is a plus.
• Proven experience in tech recruitment, with a strong track record of successfully hiring AWS-certified professionals.
• A deep understanding of the tech industry, including emerging trends and technologies.
• A solid knowledge of Applicant Tracking Systems.
• Demonstrated ability to manage the full recruitment life cycle, from sourcing, interviewing, negotiation and offer.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with candidates and stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to details.