JOB DESCRIPTION:   RECRUITMENT OFFICER

Our client, a leading finance institution is looking for a young energetic person to fill the position of recruitment officer.

Main Duties:

§  Ascertain vacant positions, job requirements (skills and qualities) in conjunction with department heads, salary range and benefits and obtaining authorization to begin the recruitment process.

§  Advertise staff vacancies externally in selected newsagents after acquiring a quota, proof reading and having the quota approved; then receive, assess applications for short listing.

§  Presentation of shortlisted candidates to departmental heads for assessment; arrange and conduct interviews and recommend candidates to departmental heads on staff appointments.

§  Conduct criminal, educational, credit and reference checks on prospective candidates.

§  Regret unsuccessful applicants and record interview response on their personal files.

§  Prepare all documentation required for new staff placement approval and offer employment when a selected candidate is approved.

§  Welcome and introduce new employees to departmental heads

§  Prepare and issue renewal and expiry for fixed term contracts and also transfer and promotional letters.

§  Briefing new employees on the employment terms and conditions, while completing all documentation of new employee registrations and drafting employment agreement, salary structures and job descriptions.

§  Advice and inform employees and management on personnel policies and procedures.

§  Maintain healthy relations with placement agencies and sending them job specifications.

§  Implement controls, procedures and reports upon request by senior management.

§  Perform any other functions over and above the listed duties upon management’s request.

Job Requirements

§  Must have a first degree business degree preferably in social sciences or  HR

§  A diploma in Human Resource

§  Minimum working experience of 2-3 years. Experience in a financial institution will be a definite added advantage.

§  Good oral and written communication skills

§  Good planning and organizational skills.

§  Confidentiality, tact and discretion when dealing with people.