Human Resources Officer - Talent Acquisition

ROLE PURPOSE:

The Recruiter will continuously partner with hiring managers to refine and implement innovative recruiting strategies while managing the full-cycle recruitment activities.

In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal role profile and be able to vary working hours accordingly.

SCOPE OF ROLE:

Reports to: Human Resources Coordinator

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

Recruitment Process

• Monitor and constantly participate to reducing the costs of the recruitment process.
• Support in building effective relationships with social and professional networks to source qualified candidates.
• Review job descriptions, get confirmation on recruitment channels, package pay and selection process.
• Carry out the recruitment process of staff and volunteers.
• Oversee preparation of interview questions and other hiring and selection materials.
• Conduct interviews for Assistant and Officer level and support in other interviews as needed.
• Support in managing the onboarding process.
• Support managing hard to fill positions.
• Support delivering “hiring managers’ recruitment training”
• Support during emergencies by responding faster to HR needs and to deploy with the required set of skills as fast as possible.
• Ensures compliance with local employment laws and regulations, and company policies.
• Attends and participates in college job fairs and recruiting sessions.
• Maintains high standards of confidentiality of all employee records and information.
• Manages Internship program.

Safe recruitment minimum standards

• Incorporate Safer recruitment as part of Quality Framework Essential Standards.
• Ensure recruitment and selection process respect the minimum standards of safe recruitment of Save the Children International.
• Make sure candidates are aware of the Safeguarding Policies and the Code of Conduct at interview stage.
• Ensure new joiners have submitted requested documents and signed all requested forms including the Child safeguarding policy, & the code of conduct.

Data Management and reporting

• Maintain a database of candidate records, including active and passive prospects.
• Maintain an updated online recruitment tracker on a monthly basis.
• Ensure all job descriptions are updated by line managers and head of departments and are compliant with internal policies.
• Develop interview questions bank for each level and field of expertise.
• Ensure recruitment documents are updated and filed in hard and soft copies.

Other HR support

• Support HR team in the field offices and ensure full compliance with the recruitment process.
• Make use of all available policies, practices, checklists and guidelines.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Degree in Business Administration or Human Resources Management or related field.
• Written and spoken fluency in English and Arabic.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

• 2 to 4 years’ experience in Human resources with 1 years’ experience in recruitment.
• Preferably with experience in managing recruitments during emergencies.
• Recruiting and interviewing skills.
• Experience in using recruitment systems, preferably Taleo.
• Supports workplace diversity.
• Familiarity with relevant employment Law.
• Professionalism, organization, and project management skills.
• Attention to details and time management skills.
• Effective communication and building relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and to communicate effectively.
• Commitment to Save the Children values.

Additional job responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities as set out above are not exhaustive and the role holder may be required to carry out additional duties within reasonableness of their level of skills and experience.

Equal Opportunities

The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI Equal Opportunities and Diversity policies and procedures.

Child Safeguarding

We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

Safeguarding our Staff

The post holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI anti-harassment policy.

Health and Safety

The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with SCI Health and Safety policies and procedures.