Talent Acquisition Specialist at Genesis Group Nigeria Limited

A Talent Acquisition Specialist manages the end-to-end recruitment process, focusing on sourcing, attracting, screening, and hiring high-quality candidates to meet long-term organizational goals. They collaborate with hiring managers, build talent pipelines, enhance employer branding, and ensure a positive candidate experience

Key Responsibilities

• Sourcing & Talent Pipeline: Proactively identify potential candidates through LinkedIn, job boards, social media, and networking to build talent pipelines for current and future needs.
• Full Lifecycle Recruiting: Manage the entire hiring process, from conducting initial phone screens and in-depth interviews to negotiating offers.
• Hiring Manager Partnership: Collaborate with department leaders to define job requirements, establish hiring criteria, and develop recruitment strategies.
• Candidate Experience & Branding: Act as a brand ambassador to promote the company culture and ensure a positive experience for all candidates, regardless of outcome.
• Data Management & Compliance: Utilize Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) to manage applicant data, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal hiring laws.
• Metrics Reporting: Track key metrics such as time-to-hire, cost-per-hire, and source-of-hire to optimize recruitment efficiency. 

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Experience: 1-5+ years of experience in recruitment or talent acquisition, preferably in a fast-paced environment.
• Skills: Strong sourcing abilities, exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, and proficiency with ATS software and LinkedIn Recruiter.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field.
• Competencies: Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information, strong negotiation skills, and a strategic mindset. 

Common Performance Metrics (KPIs)

• Time to Fill / Time to Hire
• Offer Acceptance Rate
• Quality of Hire
• Source of Hire