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The Senior Talent Acquisition Officer oversees the talent acquisition function within an organization, ensuring the effective sourcing, attraction, and recruitment of top talent to meet the company's staffing needs and strategic objectives. They are responsible for developing and implementing talent acquisition strategies, policies, and initiatives to attract and retain qualified candidates. Additionally, Senior Talent Acquisition Officers play a key role in building and maintaining relationships with internal stakeholders, such as hiring managers and department heads, to understand staffing requirements and align recruitment efforts with business goals. They also supervise and mentor talent acquisition professionals, providing guidance, coaching, and support to ensure successful recruitment outcomes.
Job Responsibilities
- Liaise with internal departments to determine recruitment needs.
- Conduct sourcing activities to fill open positions.
- Design and manage recruitment and selection processes (resume screening, screening calls, interviews, etc.).
- Compile interview questions and conduct in-person or video call interviews with shortlisted candidates.
- Review employment applications and background check reports.
- Serve as brand ambassador at various events, such as career fairs or on-campus recruiting events.
- Represent the company internally and externally at events, aiming to network and build relationships with potential candidate communities.
- Counsel candidates on corporate benefits, salary, and the corporate environment.
- Develop hiring strategies and procedures in line with industry trends while keeping informed of advancements in the field.
- Build long-term relationships with past and potential candidates.
- Manage respective candidate pools to ensure qualified candidates remain engaged in current or future opportunities.
- Administer and submit all hiring paperwork for new employees.
- Support the implementation of HSE initiatives, participate in safety awareness activities, and contribute to incident reporting and resolution in alignment with company and IMS policies.
Job Knowledge & Skills
- Advanced knowledge of talent acquisition strategies, recruitment methodologies, and sourcing techniques to effectively attract top talent.
- Strong leadership and team management skills essential for supervising a team of recruiters, providing guidance, coaching, and ensuring successful recruitment outcomes.
- Proficiency in applicant tracking systems (ATS), recruitment software, and social media platforms to efficiently manage recruitment processes and candidate pipelines.
- Experience in employer branding, candidate experience optimization, and diversity recruiting enhances the ability to attract diverse talent and promote the employer brand effectively.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills are vital for building relationships with hiring managers, candidates, and external partners, and for negotiating job offers to secure top talent.
- ERP knowledge, preferably SAP functional skills, are required to succeed in this role.
Job Experience
- Minimum of 5 years working experience, with at least 3 years of relevant working experience and 2 years in the GCC region being a plus.
Competencies
- Agility
- AI Fluency
- Quality
- Leadership
- Recruitment DB Knowledge L2
- SAP ERP Human Resources L2
- Employee interviewing L2
- Online Recruitment L2
- Recruitment Industry Knowledge L2
- Boldness
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