an introduction
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Your role and responsibilities
In an age where progress is driven by people and experience, and where finding and developing the right talent is key, human resources have become the primary driver of business growth. IBM Talent & Transformation helps companies around the world reconfigure human resource functions, such as talent acquisition and talent development, to deliver talent essential for their growth.
The Talent Acquisition Optimization (TAO) group is part of IBM Talent & Transformation. We are a globally recognized partner in recruitment, talent acquisition consulting and recruitment branding solutions that are changing the way companies acquire talent in a highly competitive market. For over 30 years, we have leveraged our extensive experience in global talent acquisition and business process improvement to redesign how we define and hire skills for our clients, delivering exceptional talent acquisition experiences.
Job title
The Recruitment Specialist is responsible for generating candidates primarily through direct research and research to attract both passive and active candidates. The recruiter may manage the workload of an individual application, work directly with the hiring manager from the onset of discovery to provide negotiation or form part of a sourcing team, and provide qualified candidates for applications managed by IBM’s Talent Acquisition Partners. The recruiter will assist in identifying, developing, planning and implementing recruitment strategies using their knowledge of the market. They will act as the candidates’ first point of contact and will be able to sell the EVP to the client and speak knowledgeably about the company, the industry, and the opportunity for the role.
responsibilities
Participates in the role discovery meeting with the hiring manager and agrees on delivery expectations, schedules, and sourcing strategies
Consults with the hiring manager on role requirements and sector/market talent sourcing considerations that may impact delivery
Develop comprehensive and innovative sourcing strategies including passive candidate communication channels, recruitment marketing plans and mass talent mining.
Leads innovative programs, events, campaigns and communication channels to build referrals and candidate pipelines
Conducts or coordinates projects as required including; Email Marketing, Competitors Organizational Chart Mapping, Targeting Companies, Professional Associations and Alumni Mapping, Social Media, Cold Calling, Social Activities
– Use screening and selection criteria to identify qualified candidates and determine the relevant strength of candidates in the pool
Acts as a brand ambassador to engage passive candidates and develop and retain their interest in the client’s company
– Sources, screens and sends shortlists of candidates to Hiring Manager or TABPs
– Maintains systems accurately updated as needed.
Prioritize workload based on sourcing effort required to achieve weekly/monthly/quarterly production targets and revenue targets as set by the management team
Contributes, through excellent delivery, to high levels of customer satisfaction with service to enhance positive NPS scores, references and case studies from the account
Technical and professional experience required
wanted
At least 2 years of recruitment experience, with experience provided in an internal role, RPO or agency.
– Good working proficiency in computer and MS office skills.
– mastering English language
Technical Skills Required
– powerpoint skills
Presentation skills
Excel skills and ability to use data analytics
Understands contracts and contractual implications
– business acumen
– SLA and KPI’s
– Source selection and sorting
Competency-based interviews
Microsoft office and computer skills
Digital and networking skills
Required competencies
– Personal relationships
– the influence
Flexibility and adaptability
– Accuracy and attention to detail
Excellence in service
Managing multiple priorities
– work as one team
Decision making and critical thinking
– Conflict Resolution
– measure efficacy
– Communication
– Operations Management
– solving problems
Preferred technical and professional experience
– At least two years of experience in direct sourcing methodologies and channels
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