Job Summary

Purpose of the job

Under the supervision of the Talent Acquisition & Reporting Manager, the Talent Acquisition Specialist will be responsible for determining job requirements, screening candidates, and forecasting hiring needs. It also requires promoting BGI Ethiopia’s brand with recruitment initiatives and events. As a requirement, it should possess extensive experience as a recruiter and the ability to attract the perfect candidate for each role.

 Main duties & responsibilities

• Liaising with internal departments to determine recruitment needs.
• Determining selection criteria, hiring profiles, and job requirements for vacant positions.
• Sourcing potential candidates through recruitment sites, LinkedIn, job boards, 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 company's 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

Job Requirements

• Certification obtained from the HR Certification Institute would be advantageous.
• 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.
• Intermediate level of knowledge on MS Excel and PPT.
• Report writing

Expected Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Management, Business Administration, Psychology, business-related fields
• 4 years and more of experience as a Talent Acquisition Specialist, or similar.

How To Apply:

Qualified candidates should submit your application only through ethiojobs.net