Talent Acquisition Specialist at KPMG

The Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for identifying, attracting, and hiring top talent to support the organization’s strategic objectives. The role involves managing the full recruitment lifecycle from talent sourcing and candidate screening to interview coordination, offer management, and onboarding while ensuring a seamless and positive candidate experience

Job Details

• Identify and attract top talent using various sourcing methods, including job boards, social media, networking, and employee referrals 
• Creating and developing talent maps to manage pipelines for various mid-level to executive positions in the firm
• Contributing to the overall implementation of the recruitment team’s objectives in talent acquisition
• Develop sourcing strategies tailored to meet the specific requirements and needs analysis of different business units
• Managing the recruitment process from sourcing/headhunting
• Identifying target organizations for headhunting activities on LinkedIn, social media networks, external and internal referrals
• Participating in the firm’s involvement in candidate sourcing activities e.g. job fairs, road shows and talent hunt
• Review resumes, conduct phone screens, and assess candidates’ qualifications, skills, and cultural fit
• Liaising with hiring units and handling requests after confirmation of the job requirements and profile development
• Identifying, shortlisting, pre-screening the most suitable candidates, presenting them to the hiring unit
• Schedule and coordinate interviews with hiring managers, ensuring a seamless experience for candidates throughout the recruitment process.
• Co-ordinating and overseeing candidate selection activities through the firm’s selection tools and methodology; keeping abreast of best practices in selection process; and advising divisional heads on placement and remuneration of potential hires
• Work closely with hiring managers to understand their staffing needs and provide strategic input on hiring decisions
• Review and created job descriptions on various platforms, ensuring they are engaging and aligned with the KPMG brand
• Posting jobs on the firm’s portal through Application Tracking Systems to attract the right candidates
• Maintain a positive and professional candidate experience by providing timely updates and feedback throughout the recruitment process
• Extend job offers, negotiate terms, and work with the HR team to onboard new hires effectively
• Collaborate with other stakeholders and HR Team to co-ordinate candidate resumption and on-boarding process
• Develop and maintain roboust pipeline of ready candidates across all the levels.
• Maintain accurate records of candidate interactions, progress, and outcomes in the applicant tracking system (ATS)
• Ensuring the maintenance and regular update of a comprehensive recruitment database and pipeline
• Leverage technology to drive recruitment data and workflow processes
• Track and report on key recruitment metrics, providing insights to improve the hiring process
• Ensure timely collation, analysis, and communication of recruitment reports
• Contribute to KPMG’s employer branding and EVP initiatives by promoting our culture and values through various channels.
• Staying up to date on updates and advances in recruitment and other HR areas to enhance the selection process

Requirements

• A minimum of a Second-Class Upper Division from a recognized university
• M.Sc. with merit/distinction may be an added advantage
• Minimum of 5 – 6 years’ experience in a recruitment role
• Minimum of 5 O’Level credits in two sittings (including English and Mathematics)
• Good influencer and ability to convince potential hires to join the firm
• Strong relationship manager – ability to interact with and engage senior level resources within and outside the firm
• Very good networking skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Good project management skills
• Good stakeholder management skills
• Strong understanding of the Nigerian Labour and Employment Laws
• Strong organizational skills and problem-solving skills
• Good Technology & Digital skills