Talent Acquisition and Performance Partner at iRecruiters Africa Limited

Job Objective:

The Company is seeking to hire a resourceful Talent Acquisition and Performance partner to collaborate with hiring managers to develop qualification criteria, promote the company’s brand, build talent pipelines, AND coordinate performance management activities in the company to ensure adherence to processes, procedures, and practices.

Key Responsibilities:

Talent Acquisition:

• Actively promote the brand & build talent pipelines.
• Screen & interview prospective candidates.
• Extend and negotiate offers of employment with prospective hires.
• Create and place job ads on multiple channels to reach top talent.
• Source for, screen, and shortlist profiles for roles.
• Manage internal recruitment system & process.
• Serve as liaison between candidates and hiring managers.
• Manage career page & ensure participation in job fairs/career fairs and target campus recruitment to meet the changing needs of the business.
• Schedule and participate in recruitment planning sessions.
• Ensure onboarding handshakes with HR Managers.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to set qualification criteria.
• Ensure adherence to approvals on manpower requisition forms throughout the recruitment process.
• Maintain a database of potential candidates for future job openings.
• Ensure all new hire work tools and means of identification are ready before resumption.
• Liaise with registered hospitals for pre-employment medical reports of new hires and process payment as well.
• Maintain an up-to-date database of jobs and prepare attraction & recruitment reports to aid management decisions.
• Coordinate recruitment of interns (SIWES, NYSC, others).

Performance Management:

• Oversee the development and implementation of the company’s Performance Management system and provide advice and recommendations to management and staff.
• Responsible for talent mapping to ensure that talent is properly aligned to meet current and future business needs.
• Develops and conducts training and workshops to ensure that all performance management systems are accurately understood and exercised.
• Creates the annual appraisal calendar, manages communication with employees, and ensures that each activity in the appraisal process is executed within the specified timeframe and as per defined guidelines.
• Oversees the annual KPI (Key Performance Indicator) setting exercise, Mid-Year Reviews, and Year-End Appraisals.
• Provide support to line managers and employees in applying the Performance Management System where they face challenges with the implementation.
• Ensures all employees have KPIs signed and agreed upon with their respective managers
• Conducts regular performance appraisal exercises and workshops for middle to senior-level management.
• Manages the PIP (Performance Improvement Plan) process and ensures agreed guidelines and processes are followed strictly.
• Handles the performance management cycle process from start to end and monitors timely and accurate completion of the appraisals (e.g. forms and templates, communications).
• Contributes to the automation of the Performance Management System in collaboration with IT.
• Resolves problems related to appraisals, such as employee requests for re-evaluation, and ensures that these issues are handled in a fair, professional, transparent, and equitable way.
• Coordinates with Talent Management teams to gather and provide necessary input.
• Ensure data are used or processed for the purpose set for such data and ensure absolute confidentiality while processing or using personal data. Get the consent of the data subject before collecting, processing, and using the data.

Requirements

Education, Experience & Other Requirements

• BSc in Human Resources, or any relevant field
• Minimum of 5 years experience in Performance Management/Talent Acquisition, with at least 3 years in a manufacturing environment
• Relevant professional qualification is an added advantage

Knowledge, Skills, And Attributes

• Excellent numerical skills and understanding of data analysis/statistical methods
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and databases
• Experience in multiple sourcing areas such as the internet, social media, networking, employee referrals, job postings, etc.
• Good understanding of recruiting methods and best practices, as well as applicable regulations
• Outstanding communication skills – written and verbal
• Strong presentation skills
• Strong problem-solving & analytical skills
• Great attention to detail and a result-driven approach
• Excellent organizational and leadership abilities