Senior Associate, Talent Acquisition at Food For Education

Posted 2 days ago - By Kenya Vacancies - Over 6 Potential Applicants

  • We are a not for profit organization that works with vulnerable children in the public school system to improve their lives and school performance. Founded in 2012, Food for Education provides subsidized school meals every day to over 15,000 kids with a goal of feeding 1,000,000 kids by 2025.

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    Senior Associate, Talent Acquisition
    • Job TypeFull Time
    • QualificationBA/BSc/HND
    • Experience5 years
    • LocationNairobi
    • Job FieldHuman Resources / HR&nbsp

    About the Role

    As a Senior Associate, Talent Acquisition, you will play a key role in sourcing, attracting, and engaging top talent to join our organisation. You will collaborate closely with hiring managers and HR partners to ensure a seamless recruitment process and provide an exceptional candidate experience. You will also oversee program hiring and the outsourcing partner.

    Key Duties & Responsibilities

    Sourcing and Screening

    • Utilise various sourcing methods, including job boards, social media, networking, and employee referrals, to identify and attract qualified candidates.
    • Screen resumes and conduct initial phone interviews to assess candidate qualifications, skills, and fit for open positions.

    Candidate Engagement

    • Serve as the main point of contact for candidates throughout the recruitment process, providing timely updates and feedback.
    • Maintain communication with candidates to ensure a positive candidate experience and promote the employer brand.
    • Ensure all applicants for all roles have been closed out within a timely manner, and feedback is provided where applicable

    Coordination and Logistics

    • Schedule interviews, coordinate interview logistics, and manage candidate travel arrangements where applicable.
    • Prepare interview materials and assist hiring managers in conducting effective interviews.

    Data Management

    • Maintain accurate and up-to-date candidate records in the applicant tracking system (ATS) and other recruitment tools.
    • Support in generating reports and metrics to track recruitment activity and analyse key performance indicators (KPIs).

    Employer Branding

    • Assist in the development and implementation of employer branding initiatives to attract top talent.
    • Support social media recruitment efforts by creating and sharing engaging content to showcase the company culture and employment opportunities.

    Compliance and Documentation

    • Ensure compliance with all relevant employment and data protection laws & regulations throughout the recruitment process.
    • Prepare and distribute employment-related documentation, including offer letters and onboarding materials.
    • Any other duties and roles assigned to you by your manager.

    Desired Candidate Profile

    • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
    • 5 Years of experience in talent acquisition/recruitment
    • Experience working in an agency and in-house
    • Excellent Data skills with high comfort levels working with Excel
    • Proven ability to source and attract qualified candidates using various methods and tools.
    • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with candidates and internal stakeholders.
    • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
    • Proficiency in applicant tracking systems (ATS) and other recruitment software.
    • Knowledge of employment laws and regulations.
    • Passion for talent acquisition and a commitment to delivering a positive candidate experience.

    Method of Application Interested and qualified? Go to Food For Education on foodforeducation.keka.com to apply

  • Apply Before: 19 May 2025
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