Talent Acquisition and Resourcing Partner at Interswitch Group

Interswitch is an Africa-focused integrated digital payments and commerce company that facilitates the electronic circulation of money as well as the exchange of value between individuals and organisations on a timely and consistent basis. We started operations in 2002 as a transaction switching and electronic payments processing, and have progressively evolved into an integrated payment services company, building and managing payment infrastructure as well as delivering innovative payment products and transactional services throughout the African continent. At Interswitch, we offer unique career opportunities for individuals capable of playing key roles and adding value in an innovative and fun environment.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Talent Acquisition and Resourcing Partner

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Permanent
Department: Group HR & Admin

Job Purpose

• To work closely with business partners to manage sourcing, interviewing and employment processes and develop, implement and manage a compelling employer brand to position Interswitch as an employer of choice.

Responsibilities

• Implement the talent acquisition strategy and maintain an efficient and effective Talent Pipelining Process. Proactively identify future talent needs and create a pool of talent to fill those needs as they arise to ensure business continuity. Responsible for sourcing talent and pipeline building through diverse sourcing methods (e.g. social recruiting and Boolean searches)
•  Implement employer branding strategies that is aligned to the identity of the organization. Socialize and promote the employer brand across multiple platforms including career fairs, traditional and social media to position Interswitch as an employer of choice and to attract top talent to the organization.
•  Manage and coordinate recruitment process for seamless execution. Update current and design new recruiting procedures (e.g. job application and interviewing processes). Supervise the recruitment activities and report on its performance. Keep track of recruitment metrics (e.g. time-to-hire and cost-per-hire).
• Analyze recruitment data to produce key insights on the talent acquisition trends within the organization to gain a deeper understanding, to enable a data driven approach to recruitment and to optimize recruitment efforts.
• Identify and build a relationship with partners and other professional bodies to have access to pool of members as opportunities arise within the organization.
• Review recruitment software and suggest the best option for company needs. Manage recruitment platform on HRIS.
• Advise hiring managers on interviewing techniques. Build effective working relationships within the internal customers, delivering high-quality professional services.
• Build the company’s professional network through relationships with HR professionals, colleges, and other partners. Participate in job fairs and career events.

Tasks

• Prepare or maintain records related to events, such as sourcing, interviewing, pipelining and hiring using human resources management system software.
• Review employment applications and job orders to match applicants with job requirements. 
• Perform searches for qualified job candidates, using sources such as computer databases, networking, Internet recruiting resources, media advertisements, job fairs, recruiting firms, or employee referrals.
• Contact job applicants to inform them of the status of their applications.
• Interview job applicants to obtain information on work history, training, education, or job skills.
• Analyze employment-related data and prepare required reports.
• Advise management on organizing, preparing, or implementing recruiting or retention programs.
• Schedule or administer skill, intelligence, psychological assessments for prospective employees.
• Evaluate recruitment or selection criteria to ensure conformance to professional, statistical, or testing standards, recommending revisions, as needed.
• Evaluate selection or testing techniques by conducting research or follow-up activities and conferring with management or supervisory personnel.
• Coordinate with external staffing agencies where necessary to fill open positions

Requirements
Education:

• University (First Degree)

Experience:

• Experience enables job holder to deal with the majority of situations and to advise others (Over 4 years to 7 years)

Behavioral Competencies
Manages Complexity:

• Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems. For example, looks at complex issues from multiple angles; explores issues to uncover underlying issues and root causes; sees the main consequences and implications of different options.

Communicates Effectively:

• Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. For example, listens attentively and takes an interest. Keeps others well informed; conveys
  information clearly, concisely, and professionally when speaking or writing.

Business Insight

• Applies knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organization's goals. For example, clearly understands how own activities relate to critical business drivers. Monitors business news and market changes for impact on the business or on own expertise area; uses this to shape decisions.

Ensures Accountability:

• Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments. For example, holds self to high standards and consistently honors policies, procedures, and work
  requirements. Scrupulously ensures all work is correct.

Optimizes Work Processes:

• Knows the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement. For example, pursues, explores, and develops ways to ensure own work is as effective as possible within all relevant processes. Shares an analysis of process problems with stakeholders; discusses how to resolve the issue.

Decision Quality:

• Makes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward. For example, knows when to act independently and when to escalate issues.
  Integrates various inputs, decision criteria, and trade-offs to make effective decisions. Typically makes good independent decisions.

Drives Engagement:

• Creates a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives. For example, shares insight into the purpose of the work, involves others appropriately and gives them credit for their contributions. Praises the successes of others.

Skills:

• Data Collection and Analysis: Works without supervision and provides technical guidance when required on analyzing data trends for use in reports to help guide decision making.
• Planning and Organizing: Works without supervision and provides technical guidance when required on planning, organizing, prioritizing and overseeing activities to efficiently meet business objectives.
• Policy and procedures: Develop, monitor and interpret and policies and procedures, while making sure they match organizational strategies and objectives.
• Verbal Communication: Uses clear and effective verbal communications skills on expressing ideas, requesting actions and formulating plans or policies.
• Assessment: Able to analyze data from multiple sources to draw appropriate conclusions and make suitable recommendations.
• Business Requirements Analysis: Works without supervision and provides technical guidance when required on analyzing the business requirements that IT solutions must meet. Determine acceptance and evaluation criteria; Prioritization; Observation; Focus groups; Analysis Skills.
• Compliance Management: Able to achieve full compliance with applicable rules and regulations in management and/or operations.
• Policy and Regulation
  Able to interpret and apply knowledge of laws, regulations and policies in area of expertise.
• Presentation skills: Communicate with other people in a clear, concise and compelling manner.
• Review and Reporting: Works with guidance (but not constant supervision) to review and create relevant, lucid and effective reports.
• Human resources systems and tools
• Applies concepts of knowledge / skill without requiring supervision; also able to provide technical guidance when required.

Application Closing Date
14th June, 2023.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online