Recruitment Specialist - Mining and Metals

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End-to-End Recruitment Leadership

• Lead the

  recruitment process

  across various

  mining and metals

  roles, from sourcing to onboarding.
• Develop and execute comprehensive

  recruitment strategies

  to attract top talent for a diverse set of roles, including

  engineers

  ,

  site supervisors

  ,

  project managers

  ,

  operations managers

  , and more.
• Ensure alignment between recruitment needs and the company’s

  business objectives

  and

  growth strategy

  in the mining and metals industry.

Team Management & Mentoring

• Manage and

  mentor a team

  of junior recruiters and recruitment coordinators, ensuring consistent and effective performance.
• Provide training, guidance, and feedback to ensure the team is well-equipped to meet hiring goals.
• Conduct

  performance reviews

  for the recruitment team and work on their

  career development

  within the organization.

Sourcing & Talent Pool Management

• Build and maintain a

  strong talent pipeline

  by sourcing candidates through job boards, social media, industry-specific platforms, and professional networks.
• Establish

  strong relationships

  with industry bodies, educational institutions, and recruitment agencies to ensure access to a wide range of potential candidates.

• Headhunt

  and engage with high-quality passive candidates in the mining and metals sector, especially for senior and niche roles.

Collaborating with Hiring Managers

• Partner with

  hiring managers

  across departments to clearly define job requirements, role expectations, and the required skill set.
• Provide strategic advice to leadership regarding the best recruitment practices and market insights related to talent acquisition.
• Ensure smooth coordination between the

  recruitment team

  and

  hiring managers

  for effective decision-making.

Interviewing & Candidate Assessment

• Oversee

  interviews

  for critical and senior-level positions, providing guidance on

  interview techniques

  and candidate evaluation.
• Lead the

  candidate assessment process

  , ensuring that both technical and cultural fits are thoroughly evaluated.
• Ensure the recruitment process adheres to established

  best practices

  in terms of

  candidate experience

  and

  company standards

  .

Employer Branding & Market Presence

• Develop and execute strategies to improve the

  company’s employer brand

  , ensuring the company is recognized as an

  employer of choice

  in the mining and metals sector.
• Represent the company at

  industry job fairs

  ,

  campus recruitment drives

  , and

  professional networking events

  to build brand visibility.

Recruitment Reporting & Metrics

• Track and report on

  key recruitment metrics

  (e.g., time to hire, cost per hire, candidate source effectiveness, etc.) to evaluate the effectiveness of the recruitment process.
• Analyze trends in recruitment to make data-driven decisions that continuously improve hiring practices and efficiency.
• Ensure the timely and effective reporting of

  recruitment KPIs

  to senior management.

Compliance & Legal Oversight

• Ensure that recruitment processes comply with

  labor laws

  ,

  corporate policies

  , and

  industry-specific regulations

  .
• Maintain accurate and

  confidential records

  of all candidates, ensuring compliance with

  data privacy

  regulations.
• Stay updated on changes in

  employment laws

  and

  best practices

  in recruitment in the mining and metals sector.

Onboarding Support

• Work closely with the

  HR team

  to ensure a seamless

  onboarding process

  for new hires, providing them with the necessary tools, resources, and support for success in their new roles.
• Maintain regular communication with

  new hires

  to ensure their smooth transition into the company and the team.

Educational qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree

MBA

Experience:

• 8-12 years

  of experience in

  full-cycle recruitment

  , particularly in the

  mining and metals

  ,

  engineering

  , or

  heavy industry sectors

  .
• Experience recruiting for

  senior and technical roles

  such as

  engineers

  ,

  project managers

  ,

  maintenance managers

  ,

  safety officers

  , and

  operational leaders

  .