Senior Talent Acquisition Partner at Sama

About The Role

• In this role, you will be responsible for managing the end-to-end recruitment process for mid to senior-level roles in the organisation by partnering with hiring managers and business leaders. As a Senior Talent Acquisition Partner, you will also support the business in forecasting annual hiring needs by the department, developing a sustainable candidate sourcing and lead strategy and acting as a mentor to junior members of the talent acquisition team.

Responsibilities

• Manages the recruitment process from start to finish in adherence with Sama’s corporate objectives, and by utilizing all the necessary resources available to close requisitions;
• Partners with hiring managers and business leaders to identify and address hiring needs for East Africa and India regions;
• Conducts recruitment kickoff meetings with hiring managers at the start of a recruitment request;
• Sources, screens and assesses potential candidates through various channels (ATS, LinkedIn, other channels);
• Advises leaders on effective job descriptions & appropriate interview questions based on roles and responsibilities;
• Determines selection criteria & interview processes (competencies, screening calls, interviews, case studies, etc.) for requisitions;
• Conducts necessary interviews (screening, interviews, etc.) and partners with hiring managers to coordinate and evaluate necessary steps in the process.
• Determines appropriate offers based on candidate experience and departmental budget, and provides & negotiates offers to candidates;
• Consistently provides feedback to hiring managers and department leaders on recruitment status;
• Partners with senior leadership to forecast annual hiring needs by the department;
• Develops a sustainable candidate sourcing and lead strategy;
• Develops strong, long-term relationships with candidates to develop a pipeline of talent for future hiring needs;
• Responsible for developing creative recruitment strategies, including networking events, employer branding initiatives, etc.
• Act as a mentor to junior members of the talent acquisition team;
• Supports in hiring for North America and Europe regions when possible;
• Manages talent acquisition-related projects on a needs basis and when relevant to business needs;

Qualifications

• Degree in Human Resource Management or related field from a recognized university;
• 3 years of progressive experience in Talent Acquisition or related field;
• Leadership skills and ability to influence hiring managers & cross-functional stakeholders;
• Strong understanding of Talent Acquisition processes and best practices;
• Impeccable judgment and business sense;
• Excellent written & spoken English, interpersonal skills, and presentation skills
• Proficiency in MS Office suite
• Skillful in project planning/ tasks and able to prioritize projects/ tasks.
• Experience using applicant tracking and recruitment software.