MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Build and report on quarterly and annual hiring plans.
- Create and publish job ads in various portals.
- Network with potential hires through professional groups on social media and during events.
- Collaborate with hiring managers to set qualification criteria for future employees.
- Screen resumes and job applications.
- Conduct initial phone screens to create shortlists of qualified candidates.
- Interview candidates in-person for a wide range of roles (junior, senior and executive).
- Track hiring metrics including time-to-hire, time-to-fill and source of hire.
- Producing reports on hiring plans and strategies.
- Measuring the results of candidate interviews and job placements.
- Revising HR policies and ensuring that fair employment practices are implemented.
- Analyzing recruitment software and the performance of recruitment agencies and recommending improvements or changes.
- Host and participate in job fairs.
- Follow up with candidates throughout the hiring process.
- Maintain a database of potential candidates for future job openings.
· Education- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field or equivalent experience. · Knowledge and Skills- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.- Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.- In-depth knowledge of hiring strategies, labor laws, and employment equity.- The ability to evaluate recruiting software packages and to recommend those which are best suited to the company.- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.- Strong PC skills and MS Office skills.- Familiarity with applicant tracking systems.· Experience- minimum 5 years of experience as a recruiting specialist with a track record of employee placement.