Senior Recruitment Officer

A Senior Recruitment Officer is an experienced HR professional responsible for the full-cycle recruitment process, from developing talent acquisition strategies to negotiating job offers. This senior-level role often involves a strategic focus, leadership, and collaboration with hiring managers to address staffing needs and attract top-tier talent.

Responsibilities

Strategic and operational tasks

• Develop and execute strategic recruiting plans to attract qualified candidates for open positions.
• Collaborate with senior management and hiring managers to forecast future hiring needs and develop hiring plans.
• Supervise, coach, and provide support to less experienced recruiting personnel.
• Lead employment branding initiatives to build a strong reputation as an employer of choice.
• Utilize recruitment metrics and analytics to track performance, identify areas for improvement, and create detailed reports for management.

Qualifications and skills

Qualifications

• Education: A Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field is typically required.
• Experience: A minimum of 5–8 years of full-cycle recruiting experience is standard, with some roles requiring specific expertise, such as technical or executive hiring.

Skills

• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential for building relationships with candidates and hiring managers.
• Interpersonal: Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills are critical for networking and fostering positive working relationships.
• Strategic thinking: The ability to develop talent acquisition strategies and forecast future needs demonstrates a strategic mindset.
• Organizational: Strong organizational skills and attention to detail are necessary to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Technical: Proficiency with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and other recruitment software is a standard requirement.
• Negotiation: Effective negotiation skills are needed to secure candidates and finalize offer packages.

Job Type: Full-time