Recruitment Officer

Responsibilities:

• Establish a strong rapport with hiring managers to develop a talent management strategy to fill all vacancies in a timely manner.
• Ensure a clear mutual understanding of staffing priorities and practical constraints.
• Guide the hiring managers through the talent management process where needed.
  
• Manage communications between applicants, hiring managers, and others to keep all parties apprised of the status of each search.
  
• Work with the hiring managers to develop job descriptions and announcements. Job descriptions need to reflect responsibilities and qualifications that are appropriate for the title of the position.
  
• Post advertisements in various newspapers, listservs, trade publications, networks, etc. including internationally focused sources.
  
• Screen/review online applications evaluating such factors as job experience, education, training, skills, knowledge, and ability, and develop a short list of potential candidates to forward to the hiring managers.
  
• Coordinate pre-employment test schedules and conduct applicant preliminary interviews (in person and on the phone).
  
• Present fully screened, qualified candidates to hiring managers in a timely manner. Review candidate qualifications with hiring managers. Facilitate applicant interviews with hiring managers (in person and/or on the phone).
  
• As needed, arrange travel and lodging (international and domestic) for interview applicants.
  
• Manage candidate interview results and selection decisions with the hiring manager. Provide candidates feedback on interview results.
  
• Complete a minimum of two (2) reference checks on selected candidates. Complete a background check as requested.
• Manage offer process and negotiate compensation package including salary, start date, and allowances for international postings.
• Prepare the offer letter/employment agreement for signature by the hiring manager, candidate, and others as appropriate.
  
• Using social media for recruitment marketing initiatives.

Requirements:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of HR functions (pay & benefits, recruitment, training & development, etc.)
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
• Goal-oriented, organized team player
• Ability to analyze problems, solve problems and make decisions