Offer summary

Qualifications:

2-8 years of recruitment or talent acquisition experience, sector-agnostic., Strong understanding of sourcing techniques and recruitment platforms., Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills., Proficiency with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and analytical mindset for interpreting recruitment data..

Key responsabilities:

Partner with clients to understand their hiring needs and manage the recruitment process.

Conduct end-to-end recruitment including job postings, sourcing, screening, and interviewing.

Ensure a positive candidate experience and act as the main point of contact for candidates.

Track and report key recruitment metrics to improve strategies and processes.

Job description

About Big 5 Search

Our client, Big 5 Search, is a leading executive search firm specialised in placing top-tier professionals into senior management roles across Africa.

Their global, remote team is based in the UK, US, and Africa.

Role Overview
We are seeking a motivated and dynamic Talent Associate with a strong emphasis on recruitment to join Big 5 Search's team. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in identifying, attracting, and hiring top talent to meet the organizational needs of clients. This role requires a proactive and detail-oriented professional with a passion for research & sourcing, building relationships, and ensuring a seamless candidate experience.

If you’re passionate about connecting exceptional talent with exciting opportunities and want to be part of a team that values creativity, collaboration, and growth, we’d love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

Recruitment & Talent Acquisition:

Partner with clients to understand their hiring needs and consequently run an effective recruitment process.
Manage end-to-end recruitment processes, including job postings, sourcing, screening, interviewing, and extending offers.
Develop and maintain a robust talent pipeline through proactive sourcing, networking, and leveraging various platforms, such as LinkedIn, job boards, and recruitment tools.
Conduct pre-screening interviews to assess candidate qualifications, cultural fit, and alignment with client values.

Candidate and placement experience:

Ensure a positive and engaging experience for all candidates throughout the hiring process, as well as placed candidates.
Communicate effectively and promptly with candidates, providing updates and feedback at every stage.
Act as the main point of contact for candidates, addressing any questions or concerns professionally.

Recruitment Analytics & Reporting:

Track and report key recruitment metrics, such as time-to-fill, candidate conversion rates, quality of hires once placed with the client.
Identify trends and make data-driven recommendations to improve recruitment strategies and processes.

Requirements

Experience: recruitment or talent acquisition experience (2-8 years), sector-agnostic.
Strong understanding of sourcing techniques, recruitment platforms, and hiring best practices.
Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
Commercially minded and focused.
Proactive, detailed, outgoing, and curious/ready to learn new things every day.
Ability to build strong relationships with candidates, hiring managers, and team members.
Proficiency with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and other recruitment tools.
Analytical mindset with the ability to track and interpret recruitment data.
A proactive, goal-oriented approach with a focus on delivering results.

Benefits

Why Join?

Competitive salary and commission scheme that allows you to earn up to double your base salary.
Be part of a dynamic and supportive team passionate about growth and innovation.
Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
Access to a company laptop.
A collaborative culture where your contributions make a meaningful impact.

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