Talent Acquisition Officer (Rivers) at PalmPay Limited

PalmPay is an Africa-focused fintech firm, launched in 2019. PalmPay is a mobile payments platform that offers a number of financial services.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Talent Acquisition Officer

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers
Job Type: Full Time

Job Description

• Our dynamic organization is looking for an equally dynamic Talent Acquisition Officer who will work with the HR Department to identify and recruit qualified candidates for diverse top-level roles within the organization spanning our different African branches.
• The ideal candidate would be responsible for developing organizational standards, defining the requirements for the vacant company positions, and actively seeking out qualified candidates through networking systems and social media marketing.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinating with recruiting team and Hiring Managers to define the requirements for vacant roles across Africa (Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, Uganda, Egypt, Cote d'Ivoire, Tanzania, etc.)
• Maintain resume websites and connect with potential employees across multiple digital platforms.
• Create or recommend strategies to improve recruiting processes.
• Maintain organized databases with candidates’ data (e.g., in the ATS utilized by the organization).
• Conduct benchmark analyses on compensation and benefits plans for different roles as well as seniority levels.
• Research compensation and benefits for various positions and seniority levels across Africa.
• Match top-level professionals with high-level employment opportunities.
• Send recruiting emails to passive candidates and follow up when necessary.
• Interact with other departments within the organization to coordinate hiring efforts, including the accounting and legal departments.

Requirements

• Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources Management, or other related fields.
• Prior experience as a Recruiter, Head-hunter, Talent Acquisition Specialist, or related roles.
• Sound knowledge of online/offline sourcing methods.
• Familiarity with HR databases and Application Tracking Systems.
• Experience in report writing and data analytics.
• Experience in high-volume recruitment 
• Professional Human Resource certifications are an added advantage.
• Hands-on experience with sourcing tools (e.g., LinkedIn).
• Advanced knowledge of sourcing techniques (including Boolean search).

Other Skills:

• Excellent communication and persuasion abilities (particularly when making cold calls and sending recruiting emails).
• Good decision-making skills
• Good understanding of labour practices in other African Countries.
• Ability to make quick decisions.
• Excellent time management, multi-tasking, and organisational skills.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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