Job Purpose:
A Talent Acquisition Specialist is a professional responsible for sourcing, attracting, and interviewing prospective employees to find the perfect match for a company's long-term goals.
Principal Accountabilities (Role & Responsibilities):
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Coordinating with internal departments to determine recruitment needs.
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Determining selection criteria, hiring profiles, and job requirements for vacant positions.
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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.
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Evaluating applications and screening candidates via calls or emails, as well as facilitating pre-interview assessments.
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Compiling interview questions and conducting in-person or video call interviews with shortlisted candidates.
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Preparing hiring forecasts as part of the company's strategic planning.
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Documenting processes and fostering good relationships with potential candidates and past applicants.
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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.