• Job Title: Junior Recruitment Specialist

• Location: Nairobi, Nairobi County, Kenya

• Job Type: Full-time

• Level: Mid-Senior level

Company Overview:

We are an industry leader in building a prosperous, climate-resilient agricultural sector through the manufacture and delivery of regenerative fertilizers, feeds, and fuels. We harness a circular economy approach for our operations and are the founding partner of @The Sanergy Collaborative. Our goal is to make a positive impact on the environment and society by creating sustainable solutions.

Job Description:

As a Junior Recruitment Specialist, you will bring your technical expertise to support our Senior Recruitment Specialists on recruitment-related matters across the organization. Your duties and responsibilities will include:

• Search for quality candidates: Based on the labor market and recruitment trends, advise managers on the best sourcing strategies for respective roles to attract quality candidates. You will also improve inbound leads from better posting by using attractive language, clear Job Descriptions, and utilization of best sourcing strategies to access quality candidates. Additionally, you will actively scour LinkedIn and other databases for good matches for defined and undefined roles.
• Attract quality candidates: Sell the candidates on the organization, culture, and role through initial calls/meetings so they remain engaged throughout the screening process. You will also sell potential candidates on the perks that come with working with the organization. As the first point of contact, you will shape the recruitment experience for all potential hires in order to enhance our employer brand rating.
• Screen for quality candidates: Co-develop and implement with hiring managers rigorous screening criteria/framework through written exercises and multiple interviews to develop a shortlist of the top 5 candidates. You will periodically revise screening criteria/framework to ensure they remain up to date. Additionally, you will promote candidate engagement by ensuring continuous communication with candidates throughout the interview process.
• Select quality candidates: In liaison with the interviewing panel, you will evaluate individual candidate performance to determine the best hire. You will also sell the selected candidate on the offer.

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Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management or related course.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience in identifying and hiring quality candidates in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of various sourcing techniques on social media and niche professional websites such as LinkedIn.
• Experience working with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS).
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Experience working in a multicultural environment.

If you are passionate about recruitment, have a track record of identifying and hiring quality candidates, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you. Apply today to join our team as a Junior Recruitment Specialist!