Recruitment Officer – Avanti

Company: Avanti

Open Position: Recruitment Officer

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collaborate with department managers and executives to obtain information on open roles within the business.
• Understand the hiring requirements for the roles and the ideal candidates.
• Write effective job adverts and post them on various job boards.
• Headhunt candidates via LinkedIn and other resume databases by actively contacting relevant candidates to inform them about open positions.
• Pre-screen and review incoming applicants for open positions and conduct telephone screenings with them as required.
• Collaborate with external recruiters to help fill open roles and hard-to-fill specialist roles.
• Schedule and conduct interviews with potential new candidates.
• Arrange onboarding and induction exercises with the relevant HR or hiring departments.
• Justify and help to manage the overall staffing budget for the department.
• Communicate with new hires going through the recruitment process to keep them warm and interested in the role and provide regular updates on the progress of their application.
• Complete reviews with new hires and gather their perception of the company and their experience working within the business thus far.
• Build an up-to-date database (talent pipeline) to ease the recruitment process.

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, or a related field, or equivalent work experience and education.
• Previous experience using Applicant Tracking Systems or other recruitment software.
• Effective communication skills both written and verbal.
• Able to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Proficient with the use of Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize effectively.
• Great interpersonal skills.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities.
• Good knowledge of HR procedures and best practices.
• Able to independently research new and trending practices in the industry.
• Able to work to agreed deadlines and targets.

Deadline: 8th April, 2024

Location: Plot 27-31 Africa Shandong Industrial Park, 2nd ring road, Luzira, Kampala, Uganda.

Application Instructions: Interested applicants should send their CVs to kaerolyn@ayantiesl.com and cc innocent.dawa@avantiesl.com.