Recruitment Specialist

Position summary

ATANGANA & SONS LTD is looking for a proactive and highly organized Recruitment Specialist to oversee the full hiring cycle. This role is responsible for finding, evaluating, and hiring suitable candidates while delivering a strong applicant experience and contributing to workforce planning and business growth.

Key responsibilities

• Partner with department leaders to understand hiring requirements and build recruitment plans.
• Create and post job adverts on suitable hiring channels.
• Find potential candidates through job portals, social platforms, referrals, and professional networks.
• Review applications and prepare a shortlist of suitable applicants.
• Carry out phone, online, and face-to-face interviews.
• Arrange interview timings with hiring managers.
• Run recruitment tests and background verification checks when required.
• Confirm candidate credentials, references, and previous employment details.
• Draft employment offers and assist with salary discussions within company rules.
• Keep recruitment files and applicant records accurate and up to date.
• Follow labor legislation, internal policies, and sound hiring practices.
• Build and sustain connections with universities, recruitment firms, and professional bodies.
• Compile hiring reports, recruitment metrics, and workforce planning updates.
• Assist with onboarding so new hires settle in smoothly.
• Strengthen the company’s employer brand to appeal to strong talent.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Psychology, or a similar discipline is required.
• At least 5–7 years of experience in recruitment or talent acquisition is needed.
• HR certification will be considered an added advantage.
• Solid understanding of recruitment methods and interview approaches is necessary.
• Experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and Microsoft Office is expected.
• Strong verbal and written communication, people skills, and organizational ability are important.
• Good analytical judgment and decision-making capability are required.
• The role demands discretion when handling sensitive information.

Key competencies

• Finding and evaluating talent
• Interviewing and selection
• Relationship building
• Negotiation and persuasion
• Planning and multitasking
• Precision and attention to detail
• Analytical problem-solving
• Confidentiality and integrity
• Collaborative teamwork

Working conditions

• This is a full-time role.
• The position is based in the office, with occasional travel for recruitment events, career fairs, or partner institutions.
• Standard working hours apply, though flexibility may be needed during busy recruitment periods.

Performance indicators

• Speed of filling open positions.
• Quality of hires and employee retention levels.
• Candidate experience and satisfaction.
• Hiring manager satisfaction.
• Cost effectiveness of recruitment activities.
• Compliance with recruitment procedures and policies.

Reporting line

This role reports to the Human Resources Manager or the Head of Human Resources.