Recruitment Officers - six (6) month contract

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Job ID: 116643
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Posted: 10.30.2024

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Occupations:

Human Resources : Compensation-Benefits Policy, General-Other: Human Resources, HR Systems Administration, Recruiting-Sourcing

Job Description:

Job Summary:
The Recruitment Officer plays a critical role in the organization by leading the recruitment strategy and overseeing the entire hiring process. This position requires a proactive and strategic thinker who can attract, engage, and retain top talent to meet organizational needs. The position is also required to provide related support to the group of companies and new business ventures as required. 

These activities are also expected to be conducted safely, cost-effectively, and reliably and must be delivered in a manner that consistently adds value to the company’s overall business process.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Support the Recruitment Program by:
 
1. The development of job descriptions/specifications where applicable.
2. Screening and Interviewing: 

• Review applications and resumes to shortlist candidates.
• Conduct initial phone screenings and in-person interviews to assess qualifications and  fit.
• Arrange all logistics of interviews. 

3. Candidate Engagement:

• Communicate effectively with candidates throughout the recruitment process to maintain a positive experience.
•  Provide timely feedback and updates to candidates. 

4. Collaboration with Hiring Managers: 

• Work closely with hiring managers to understand their needs and preferences.
• Facilitate discussions around candidate selection and provide recommendations. 

5. Offer Management: 

• Prepare and extend job offers, including negotiating terms when necessary. 
• Coordinate pre-employment checks, such as background checks, references and preemployment medicals.

6.  Data Management and Reporting: 

• Maintain accurate records of candidate progress. 
• Generate reports on recruitment metrics to analyse effectiveness and inform future strategies. 

7. Compliance and Best Practices: 

• Ensure all recruitment activities comply with relevant labour laws and organizationalpolicies. 
• Stay updated on industry trends and best practices to continuously improve recruitment processes. 

8.   Employer Branding: 

• Promote the organization’s culture and values to attract top talent.

9. Continuous Improvement: 

• Gather feedback from candidates and hiring managers to refine the recruitment process. 
• Identify areas for improvement and implement new strategies to enhance efficiency.

10. Assist with all Onboarding activities, including communicating new employee information to numerous functions across the organization. 


11. Fulfill other job-related duties as assigned by the supervisor. 

Job Requirements:

Qualifications and Experience:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Management Studies, Human Resource Management or a related discipline from an accredited tertiary institution. 
• Post-graduate qualifications will be an asset. 

AND

Eight (8) years professional experience in an HR environment, with demonstrated competence in the Functional HR roles identified above. Working knowledge of Competency Management Systems will also be an asset. 

• Strong business management; planning, organizational and implementation skills 
• Understanding and experience operating in a computer-based environment with knowledge of Competency Management Systems
• Knowledge of Talent Acquisition and Workforce Planning Programs and Applications
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Influencing skills