Talent Acquisition Specialist

About the job Talent Acquisition Specialist

Responsibilities

• Implement various sourcing strategies to boost applications and make sure staffing needs are being met in different departments
• Liaise with hiring managers on requirements and selection criteria
• Create clear job descriptions and publish job ads on portals
• Shortlist qualified candidates for a wide range of roles through various selection procedures, including screening calls, assessments, and interviews
• Follow up with candidates throughout the hiring process
• Assess and create a great candidate experience
• Train and advise hiring managers on evaluation techniques and methods
• Track and build an active pipeline of potential applicants for future vacancies
• Organize and attend job fairs and recruitment events for networking opportunities with potential candidates
• Track hiring metrics including average time to hire, source of hire, etc for continuous improvement

Requirements

• BSc in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or relevant field
• 1-2 years of experience in talent acquisition, recruitment, or similar role
• Experience with full-cycle recruiting for technical and non-technical roles 
• Knowledge of sourcing techniques on social media and niche professional websites like LinkedIn, Facebook, Github, and Stack Overflow
• Knowledge of Applicant Tracking Systems
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Good written and verbal communications skills