Talent Acquisition Manager Job in Kenya - Safaricom Ltd Resources Division

Talent Acquisition Manager

Ref: RCOE –TAM – MAY - 2011

Reporting to the Senior Manager - Talent Acquisition, the successful candidate will facilitate the Talent acquisition process from talent scouting, assessment, selection and placement within assigned accounts.

Key Responsibilities

• Talent Scouting through partnerships with various institutions of learning and collaborations with other industry operators;
• Manage a Talent Database which will allow the business to reduce time and effort spent on the identification and recruitment of talent into the business;
• Coach hiring teams on best practices in interviewing techniques and on the role of the assessor at a selection centre;
• Prepare and monitor headcount budget for assigned accounts and report on status against approved workforce plan;
• Prepare recruitment plans covering all aspects of the recruitment, selection and induction of all assigned positions;
• Develop and placement of job advertisements;
• Review and screen all applications received on the talent database and ensuring quality talent is retained;
• Develop and apply appropriate interview assessment tools to evaluate both behavioral and technical competencies for the respective vacancies;
• Monitor and Review the recruitment process;
• Provide feedback to all candidates;
• Manage the process of expatriate recruitment and contract management and identification of a local understudy;
• Adhere to ISO standards, Talent acquisition policies and procedures and customer satisfaction Index;
• Manage the performance of the staff reporting to you, motivate, coach, train & mentor the staff within your account;
• Produce relevant weekly and monthly reports.

Minimum Requirements

• Degree in Human Resource Management or any other relevant degree with a HND in Human Resource Management;
• 3-4 Years work experience in a busy HR environment of which at least 2 years should be in interviewing of staff/ supervisory positions;
• Should possess certification in psychometric testing preferably from SHL;
• Confident, self-assured, personable and presentable;
• Highly organized, conscientious and detail oriented;
• Mature, diplomatic and tactful;
• Good analytical & persuasive skills;
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

If you feel that you are up to the challenge and possess the necessary qualification and experience, please send your resume with your cell phone contact indicating your experience and why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title and job reference to the address below by end of day Wednesday, 8th June 2011.

The Director Resources
Safaricom Limited.
Via email to: hr@safaricom.co.ke