Recruitment Specialist

Role Overview

Sunda International is seeking a Recruitment Specialist to oversee hiring activities and guide the recruitment team toward meeting staffing goals in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct and support the recruitment team so hiring targets are consistently met.
• Handle the end-to-end hiring process, starting from workforce planning through to onboarding.
• Work with department heads to clarify current and future staffing needs.
• Create and execute practical sourcing plans and recruitment approaches.
• Review applications, interview candidates, and contribute to final hiring choices.
• Develop and keep active talent pools for upcoming vacancies.
• Track hiring performance indicators, including time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, and quality-of-hire.
• Make sure recruitment activities follow labor regulations, internal policies, and approved procedures.
• Support employer brand visibility through career events, social platforms, and hiring campaigns.
• Compile periodic recruitment updates and suggest ways to improve the process.

Qualifications & Experience

• A bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a similar discipline is required.
• At least 5 years of recruitment experience is needed, including a minimum of 2 years in a supervisory capacity.
• Solid understanding of hiring methods and candidate sourcing practices is expected.
• Hands-on experience with Applicant Tracking Systems and recruitment tools/platforms is required.
• Strong leadership, communication, and relationship-management abilities are essential.
• The role calls for good analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with Tanzania labour laws will be considered an advantage.

Key Competencies

• Leadership and team supervision
• Talent acquisition planning
• Interviewing and candidate evaluation
• Stakeholder coordination
• Recruitment metrics and reporting
• Communication and negotiation
• Process improvement and compliance