Senior Associate, Talent Acquisition at Food For Education

About the Role

As a Senior Associate, Talent Acquisition, you will play a key role in sourcing, attracting, and engaging top talent to join our organisation. You will collaborate closely with hiring managers and HR partners to ensure a seamless recruitment process and provide an exceptional candidate experience. You will also oversee program hiring and the outsourcing partner.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Sourcing and Screening

• Utilise various sourcing methods, including job boards, social media, networking, and employee referrals, to identify and attract qualified candidates.
• Screen resumes and conduct initial phone interviews to assess candidate qualifications, skills, and fit for open positions.

Candidate Engagement

• Serve as the main point of contact for candidates throughout the recruitment process, providing timely updates and feedback.
• Maintain communication with candidates to ensure a positive candidate experience and promote the employer brand.
• Ensure all applicants for all roles have been closed out within a timely manner, and feedback is provided where applicable

Coordination and Logistics

• Schedule interviews, coordinate interview logistics, and manage candidate travel arrangements where applicable.
• Prepare interview materials and assist hiring managers in conducting effective interviews.

Data Management

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date candidate records in the applicant tracking system (ATS) and other recruitment tools.
• Support in generating reports and metrics to track recruitment activity and analyse key performance indicators (KPIs).

Employer Branding

• Assist in the development and implementation of employer branding initiatives to attract top talent.
• Support social media recruitment efforts by creating and sharing engaging content to showcase the company culture and employment opportunities.

Compliance and Documentation

• Ensure compliance with all relevant employment and data protection laws & regulations throughout the recruitment process.
• Prepare and distribute employment-related documentation, including offer letters and onboarding materials.
• Any other duties and roles assigned to you by your manager.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5 Years of experience in talent acquisition/recruitment
• Experience working in an agency and in-house
• Excellent Data skills with high comfort levels working with Excel
• Proven ability to source and attract qualified candidates using various methods and tools.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with candidates and internal stakeholders.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in applicant tracking systems (ATS) and other recruitment software.
• Knowledge of employment laws and regulations.
• Passion for talent acquisition and a commitment to delivering a positive candidate experience.