Junior Recruitment Associate at HCS Africa

Job Purpose

We seek to recruit a Junior Recruitment Associate to support our recruiting and on boarding activities. The Recruitment Associate will support the team in recruitment activities responsibilities including scheduling calls and interviews as well as maintaining candidate database.

The successful candidate should have previous experience working in a Consulting firm.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting the recruiting team with administrative duties.
• Use internal and external systems to advertise job vacancies as appropriate.
• Carrying out initial applicant screening.
• Sourcing and Shortlisting candidates for the various open roles.
• Ensure candidates and hiring managers have all the necessary support during the recruitment process.
• Scheduling interviews and balancing calendars for hiring managers and candidates.
• Carrying out reference checks for candidates prior to offer letters being sent out.
• Processing background checks to verify applicant information and ensuring that the minimum hiring requirements are met.
• Sending regrets to unsuccessful candidates.
• Organize and take part in interview procedures as required.
• Assist with new hire on boarding (e.g. preparing documents, coordinating orientation agendas).
• Assisting the Recruitment team with other duties.

Professional Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field.
2. At least 2-4 years’ experience in recruitment.
3. Prior  experience in a similar role preferably within a Consulting firm
4. Experience using recruiting software and social networks for recruiting
5. Ability to work independently and as part of a team
6. Have in-depth knowledge of the full cycle of recruiting
7. Attention to detail
8. Excellent communication skills in both written and spoken English
9. Strong decision-making skills
10. Detail oriented