Senior Recruitment Specialist at Teleperformance Nigeria

JOB SUMMARY:

The Recruitment Specialist would be responsible for the following:

• Identify: Collaborate with hiring teams to determine role prerequisites and create clear job descriptions
• Attract: Apply various sourcing techniques, identify new sourcing channels/tools, engage on social media, in professional networks and during events, leverage our referral program, and promote the employer brand
• Select: Mentor the colleagues on all things recruiting, arrange interviews, and select the best fit for the role

PRIMARY DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Collaborates with hiring managers to understand the needs and roles to be filled, reviews job descriptions for vacancies.
• Assists with the development and revision of specifications and job descriptions for selected positions.
• Identifies the most effective methods for recruiting and attracting candidates.
• Drafts recruitment advertisements: posts and/or places ads in the most effective digital and/or print media for open positions.
• Selects one or more placement agencies to assist with recruitment process.
• Identifies appropriate candidates and assesses their qualifications through review of their resumes, interviews, and other forms of communications.
• Connects qualified candidates with hiring managers.
• Maintains contact with candidates to keep them apprised of the status of their applications.
• Vets’ potential employees’ credentials.
• Provides advice to hiring managers regarding salary negotiations with final candidates.
• Facilitates contacts by creating and maintaining a presence in the technical/industry community and marketplace.
• Attends job fairs and industry conferences; runs company booth at job fairs.
• Help to implement data driven and proactive talent sourcing approaches, using contemporary recruitment tools & technologies and effectively use media platforms.
• Modernize talent acquisition strategies and approach by using new technologies, social media, software, and networks to identify, attract, and hire the best talent.
• Build partnership, develop, and maintain strong relationships with clients and candidates/recruits.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree in any related field.
• Master’s degree or HR Certification will be an added advantage.

EXPERIENCE:

• 7 years of proven work experience in recruitment.
• Must have worked either in a BPO company or in a recruitment agency.
• Hands-on experience with various interview formats
• Technical expertise with an ability to understand and explain job requirements for IT roles
• Solid knowledge of sourcing techniques
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Solid understanding of HR practices and labor legislation

PERSONAL/PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES:

• Excellent English verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to read and comprehend regulatory compliance and/or technical documents
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• Must be able to provide guidance and leadership to coworkers in area of expertise
• Ability to report and communicate KPI’s and potential non-compliance issues
• Strong organizational skills, ability to organize other resources effectively and establish and communicate priorities
• Effective communication with “remote” coworkers