This position oversees recruitment to ensure a consistent supply of talented candidates and to keep the recruitment processsmooth and efficient for all stakeholders. This person is expected to understand the company's hiring needs, develop talent acquisition strategies, handle executive-level sourcing and compensation negotiations, define position classifications, oversee recruitment staff, and define processes and best practices for the team. The ideal candidate should have prior experience in recruitment and staff supervision, with a knowledge of hiring practices and regulations. This person is expected to perform their duties without supervision. This position reports to the HR Director.

Responsibilities:

• Develop recruitment strategies to source the right candidates and meet the company’s objectives
• Develop schedules and position assignments, follow up on progress, and make changes as needed
• Understand position classifications and develop new ones based on the company’s guidelines
• Develop job descriptions that are comprehensive and are consistent with the current guidelines
• Collaborate with internal teams and senior management to assess needs, understand the nature of work, and expectations for the open positions
• Establish connections with executive-level prospects and sell opportunities available to them while promoting the company’s values and work culture
• Liaise with placements agencies and negotiate terms to assist with recruitment needs
• Coach staff on how to source candidates using databases, internal referrals, and other platforms
• Coach staff on how to grow and foster relationships with qualified active and passive candidates
• Advise and train recruiters and hiring managers on interviewing techniques and help make hiring decisions
• Supervise coordination and other recruitment tracking tasks to ensure the process is efficient and seamless tracking and a candidate’s status and records are up to date
• Collaborate with PR in developing messages and tactics that would be relevant to the candidates
• Continue building a database of qualified candidates
• Facilitate compensation discussions and negotiations for selected candidates with guidance
• Stay updated with professional publications and trends and keep management informed

The ideal candidate should have the following skills and experience:

Qualifications:

• Experience supervising staff sourcing candidates for a diverse range of positions
• Experience with HR databases and Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
• Experience with different recruitment techniques and methodologies
• Experience in prescreening candidates and conducting interviews of varying levels of experience and qualifications, including executive-level sourcing
• Experience with defining position classifications and compensation management
• Knowledge of industry job boards and relevance to positions
• Knowledge of laws, regulations, and best practices applicable to hiring and recruitment

Personal Skills:

• Ability to recognise how an individual may fit within a team and organisational culture
• Ability to assess a person’s talents, relevant knowledge, skills, and what roles suit them the best
• Ability to communicate clearly and directly, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to effectively negotiate to reach an agreement and deal with conflict productively
• Ability to coach and mentor people and understand various personality types, ability to relate, encourage and motivate people
• Ability to work independently in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and competing deadlines without losing focus
• Be persistent and dedicated to the responsibilities given
• Ability to easily connect with various people and display a professional, positive, and approachable demeanor

Education and Work Experience:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
• The candidate should have over 8 years of work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience