Talent Acquisition Specialist
At a glance
Mid-level Recruiting & Talent Acquisition role at Power International Holding. Egypt, EG.
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What you'll do
- Build candidate pipelines through sourcing, networking and applicant tracking, then keep suitable people engaged for future roles
- Work with hiring managers and HR partners from defining needs through presenting a shortlist, including coaching on interviews and assessment
- Research hiring trends, competitor markets and sources of in-demand skills to guide recruitment plans
- Manage vendor support for complex searches, balancing hiring needs with recruitment costs
- Track monthly talent acquisition metrics, support forecasts and budgets, and improve recruitment processes
What you bring
- At least eight years of work experience, including five years in relevant roles; GCC experience is a plus
- A bachelor's degree in psychology or a related field, plus SPHRi or PHRi certification
- Working knowledge of SAP ERP is required for the role
Who this fits
This mid-level role suits someone experienced in end-to-end recruiting who can advise hiring managers and build candidate pipelines. The listing also calls for leadership and team-management skills, alongside support for HSE activities.
From the employer
Job Summary
The Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for sourcing, attracting, assessing, selecting and hiring new talents to the organization. Build a strong relationship with business partners and stakeholders to provide service excellence and expertise.
Job Responsibilities 1
Develop, cultivate and manage relationships with hiring managers to provide service excellence and recruitment expertise
Drive a wide range of creative sourcing and recruiting strategies to identify, pipeline and select top global talent for current and future opportunities
Implement a proactive talent acquisition strategy, from the analysis of business needs and job description to the presentation of a short list of candidates to the HR Business Partners
Provide market intelligence regarding hiring trends as well as research competitive markets and peer organizations
Manage the identification and qualification of the sources and location of desired skills in the marketplace.
Build a strong pipeline of potential candidates through networking, sourcing, applicant tracking system and internet resources. Network through industry contacts, association memberships, trade groups and employees
Develop job appropriate behavioral and competency-based interview questions. Coach Hiring Managers on interviewing and candidate assessment techniques.
Effectively manage vendor partnerships for complex talent searches understanding the appropriate engagement of vendors balancing organizational goals to manage expenses.
Assist in developing budgets and short-term forecasts for different types of plans (e.g., sourcing plans, pipeline plans, management budgets
Create monthly reports on key talent acquisition metrics
Provide timely updates to hiring manager with information regarding industry trends, marketplace, while seeking solutions in partnership with hiring managers
Manage respective candidate pools to ensure qualified candidates remain engaged in current or future opportunities
Ensure compliance to talent acquisition policies and procedures and collaborate to develop, improve and customize established processes.
Keep abreast of new trends in talent acquisition practices across different industry
Support the implementation of HSE initiatives, participate in safety awareness activities, and contribute to incident reporting and resolution in alignment with company and IMS policies
Job Responsibilities 2
Additional Responsibilities 3
Job Knowledge & Skills
Advanced knowledge of talent acquisition strategies, recruitment methodologies, and sourcing techniques to attract top talent effectively.
Strong leadership and team management skills are essential for supervising a team of recruiters, providing guidance, coaching, and support to ensure successful recruitment outcomes.
Proficiency in applicant tracking systems (ATS), recruitment software, and social media platforms enables efficient management of recruitment processes and candidate pipelines.
Experience in employer branding, candidate experience optimization, and diversity recruiting enhances the ability to attract diverse talent and promote the employer brand effectively.
Excellent communication and negotiation skills are vital for building relationships with hiring managers, candidates, and external partners, and negotiating job offers to secure top talent for the organization.
ERP knowledge preferably SAP functional skills are a requirement to be successful in this role.
Job Experience
Minimum 8 year(s) working experience, 5 year(s) relevant working experience, 2 year (s) GCC is a plus
Competencies
ResilienceAI FluencyQuality_321977507Leadership_321977503Recruitment Industry Knowledge L3Employee interviewing L3SAP ERP Human Resources L3Recruitment DB Knowledge L3AgilityOnline Recruitment L3Education
Bachelor's Degree in Psychology or any related fieldProfessional Qualification in SPHRi or Professional in Human Resources â International (PHRi)
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