This is a full-time on-site role for a Talent Sourcing Manager located in Nairobi County, Kenya. The Talent Sourcing Manager will be responsible for overseeing the sourcing and recruitment process, developing talent acquisition strategies, conducting candidate screenings and interviews, managing relationships with external recruitment agencies, and ensuring the timely placement of qualified candidates.

Key Responsibilities / Duties / Tasks

• Perform talent acquisition for assigned client base and referrals to ensure efficient turn-around activity. Prescreen candidate applications and resumes for required skills, experience, and knowledge to fit position requirements;
• Grow and conserve a network of contacts to help identify and source qualified candidates. Leverage online recruiting resources, employee referrals, network referrals, etc. to identify and recruit “best in class” talent;
• Build talent pipelines through referral generation, sourcing campaigns, job fairs, talent branding efforts, college/university relations programs, and other creative channels;
• Evaluate the effectiveness of sourcing tools such as LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean sourcing, and alternative search techniques, and identify new tools to optimize talent sourcing activities;
• Consistently maintain and track Recruiters and Hiring teams’ talent souring activities;
• Develop talent acquisition strategies and hiring plans;
• Design and deliver progressive and innovative selection approaches;
• Lead, direct and deliver high levels of talent acquisition and recruitment performance services;
• Work closely with the HR function to support, develop, and implement innovative diversity and inclusivity across all candidate pools and recruitment activity;
• Work closely with clients on all matters relating to strategic workforce and planning and recruitment;
• Facilitate process of candidate selection; interviewing; job offer; background check; and candidate on-boarding details;
• Identify and source appropriate talent for current open roles within the organization;
• Identify future talent needs and proactively recruit and source; develop talent pool or social engagements;
• Remain current on trends and innovative recruiting techniques in order to compete in the market and within the industry;

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management/ Behavioural Sciences/ Social Sciences/ Business Administration or any other business-related field from a recognized University
• Professional qualifications in Human Resource Management/Behavioural Sciences/Social Sciences etc.
• Member of a relevant professional body – IHRM, KIM, ICPAK etc.;
• Talent sourcing, recruitment, and candidate screening skills
• Experience in developing talent acquisition strategies
• Strong knowledge of job portals and sourcing tools
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with external recruitment agencies
• Organizational and time management skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite