Athena Consulting is an international business advisory and human capital consulting company based in Nairobi. We are seeking a Recruitment Specialist to manage our end-to-end talent acquisition process. This role involves collaborating with hiring managers, sourcing high-quality candidates across various channels, and ensuring a seamless onboarding experience. The ideal candidate will have a proactive approach to headhunting and a strong commitment to maintaining our corporate values and excellence in recruitment.
Key Responsibilities
Collaboration with Hiring Managers
- Understand hiring requirements through open communication with hiring managers.
- Gather comprehensive information using job description templates, including duties, metrics, and hiring plans.
Sourcing and Searching
- Post open positions in the Athena Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
- Utilize various sourcing channels (job portals, social media, LinkedIn, referral programs, and personal networks).
- Coordinate with Recruitment Marketing Specialists for sourcing materials.
Candidate Processing and Evaluation
- Manage the candidate pool, administer exams/tests, and conduct final interviews.
- Prepare corporate profiles for qualified candidates.
- Share interview feedback and hiring decisions with candidates via email.
Endorsement and Onboarding
- Endorse qualified candidates to hiring managers and coordinate interview schedules.
- Manage job offers and coordinate with third-party partners for background investigations.
- Oversee the onboarding process for new hires.
Continuous Improvement and Reporting
- Regularly submit reports on vacancy statuses.
- Build Athena's reputation to attract passive applicants and maintain a candidate database.
- Develop testing tools for basic skills, supervisory, and leadership competencies.
- Stay updated on current trends and best practices in headhunting and executive search.
Performance Metrics
- Sense of Urgency: Demonstrate urgency in closing tasks.
- Project Management: Effectively manage plans to achieve goals.
- Timeliness: Prompt submission of reports and email responses.
- Quality/Retention: Target 90-day retention for new hires.
- Time to Hire: 30 days for non-working candidates, 60 days for working candidates.
- Cost per Hire: Maintain recruitment costs within the approved budget.
Requirements and Qualifications
- Education: BA/BSc/HND degree.
- Experience: At least 5 years of work experience in end-to-end corporate recruitment.
- Knowledge: In-depth understanding of recruitment processes, candidate selection, boolean searches, and job portals.
- Skills: Excellent communication, interpersonal, listening, and time management skills.
- Project Management: Strong multitasking and project management abilities.
- Attributes: Creative thinker and proactive problem solver.
- Clearance: A valid police clearance is required for successful candidates.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply via the Athena Workday portal. Ensure you have your CV and necessary documents ready.
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