Job Purpose:
A Talent Acquisition Specialist is a professional responsible for sourcing, attracting, and interviewing prospective employees to find the perfect match for a companys long-term goals.
Principal Accountabilities (Role & Responsibilities):
- Coordinating with internal departments to determine recruitment needs.
- Determining selection criteria, hiring profiles, and job requirements for vacant positions.
- Sourcing potential candidates through online company career portals, recruitment sites, job boards, and social platforms, as well as print media, posters, and flyers, when required.
- Evaluating applications and screening candidates via calls or emails, as well as facilitating pre-interview assessments.
- Compiling interview questions and conducting in-person or video call interviews with shortlisted candidates.
- Preparing hiring forecasts as part of the companys strategic planning.
- Documenting processes and fostering good relationships with potential candidates and past applicants.
- Developing hiring strategies and procedures in line with industry trends, as well as keeping informed of advancements in the field.
Qualification/Competencies:
Educational qualifications: Any Graduate.
Experience: Minimum 1 Years.
Preferred Industries: Any industry.
Competencies/skills:
2-3 years of experience as a talent acquisition specialist, or similar.
Ability to liaise with internal departments and develop hiring strategies and profiles.
Advanced knowledge of effective hiring platforms that attract suitable applicants.
Exceptional ability to screen candidates, compile shortlists, and interview candidates.
Experience in creating awareness of the company brand and establishing professional relationships with candidates.
Proficiency in documenting processes and keeping up with industry trends.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.