Talent Acquisition Specialist

Job Summary

The Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for identifying, attracting, and hiring top talent to support the organization’s strategic objectives. The role involves managing the full recruitment lifecycle from talent sourcing and candidate screening to interview coordination, offer management, and onboarding while ensuring a seamless and positive candidate experience

Job Details

• Identify and attract top talent using various sourcing methods, including job boards, social media, networking, and employee referrals 
• Creating and developing talent maps to manage pipelines for various mid-level to executive positions in the firm
• Contributing to the overall implementation of the recruitment team’s objectives in talent acquisition
• Develop sourcing strategies tailored to meet the specific requirements and needs analysis of different business units
• Managing the recruitment process from sourcing/headhunting
• Identifying target organizations for headhunting activities on LinkedIn, social media networks, external and internal referrals
• Participating in the firm’s involvement in candidate sourcing activities e.g. job fairs, road shows and talent hunt
• Review resumes, conduct phone screens, and assess candidates’ qualifications, skills, and cultural fit
• Liaising with hiring units and handling requests after confirmation of the job requirements and profile development
• Identifying, shortlisting, pre-screening the most suitable candidates, presenting them to the hiring unit
• Schedule and coordinate interviews with hiring managers, ensuring a seamless experience for candidates throughout the recruitment process.
• Co-ordinating and overseeing candidate selection activities through the firm’s selection tools and methodology; keeping abreast of best practices in selection process; and advising divisional heads on placement and remuneration of potential hires
• Work closely with hiring managers to understand their staffing needs and provide strategic input on hiring decisions
• Review and created job descriptions on various platforms, ensuring they are engaging and aligned with the KPMG brand
• Posting jobs on the firm’s portal through Application Tracking Systems to attract the right candidates
• Maintain a positive and professional candidate experience by providing timely updates and feedback throughout the recruitment process
• Extend job offers, negotiate terms, and work with the HR team to onboard new hires effectively
• Collaborate with other stakeholders and HR Team to co-ordinate candidate resumption and on-boarding process
• Develop and maintain roboust pipeline of ready candidates across all the levels.
• Maintain accurate records of candidate interactions, progress, and outcomes in the applicant tracking system (ATS)
• Ensuring the maintenance and regular update of a comprehensive recruitment database and pipeline
• Leverage technology to drive recruitment data and workflow processes
• Track and report on key recruitment metrics, providing insights to improve the hiring process
• Ensure timely collation, analysis, and communication of recruitment reports
• Contribute to KPMG’s employer branding and EVP initiatives by promoting our culture and values through various channels.
• Staying up to date on updates and advances in recruitment and other HR areas to enhance the selection process

Requirements

• A minimum of a Second-Class Upper Division from a recognized university
• M.Sc. with merit/distinction may be an added advantage
• Minimum of 5 – 6 years’ experience in a recruitment role
• Minimum of 5 O’Level credits in two sittings (including English and Mathematics)
• Good influencer and ability to convince potential hires to join the firm
• Strong relationship manager – ability to interact with and engage senior level resources within and outside the firm
• Very good networking skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Good project management skills
• Good stakeholder management skills
• Strong understanding of the Nigerian Labour and Employment Laws
• Strong organizational skills and problem-solving skills
• Good Technology & Digital skills

About Company

KPMG Professional Services

https://home.kpmg.com/ng

KPMG Professional Services and KPMG Advisory Services are the KPMG member firm in Nigeria. The partners and people have been operating in Nigeria since 1978, providing multidisciplinary professional services to both local and international organisations within the Nigerian business community. Our vision is to build and sustain our reputation as the best firm to work with by ensuring our people, clients and communities achieve their full potential. At KPMG, we are committed to working with our clients to cut through complexities of the business world; finding solutions and adding value. Our combination of international and local market knowledge and perspective give us an edge in the professional services industry in Nigeria. This combination enables the Nigerian practice to add real value by developing strategies that give the firms clients a distinct edge over their competitors. As one of the leading providers of professional services, KPMG knows that the success and growth of the firm also depends on the success and growth of the Nigerian economy. Hence, it champions progressive change and makes the future happen for its clients, people and the community, thereby enabling Nigeria success. The firm is involved in the formulation of economic policies for Nigeria through the Nigerian Economic Summit Group. The firm has a full complement of 59 partners and over 1,500 trained and dedicated professional staff; with deep industry skills and competencies in audit, tax and advisory services. KPMG has worked for clients in the public and private sec tor in Nigeria and in several other countries, helping to transform business performance and operations.