Recruitment Officer

Position Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Recruitment Officer to join our team and play a pivotal role in attracting, assessing, and onboarding top talent. Reporting to the Talent Acquisition Manager, you will be responsible for managing the full recruitment lifecycle, from sourcing candidates to facilitating seamless onboarding processes. Your expertise will be instrumental in building a robust talent pipeline, ensuring compliance with employment regulations, and delivering an exceptional candidate experience. This role requires a proactive individual with strong organizational skills, cultural sensitivity, and a commitment to safeguarding the welfare of our students.

Key Responsibilities

The Recruitment Officer will be entrusted with the following core responsibilities:

• Talent Pipeline Development: Build and maintain a comprehensive database of candidates and proactively develop a talent pipeline to address future hiring needs.
• Employment Requisition Management: Organize and manage employment requisitions in alignment with organizational requirements.
• Job Advertising & Sourcing: Create compelling job postings and leverage multiple sourcing channels, including job boards, social media platforms, recruitment agencies, and employee referral programs, to attract qualified candidates.
• Candidate Assessment & Screening: Review applications, conduct phone screens, and evaluate candidates based on education, experience, training, job-specific skills, and salary expectations.
• Interview Coordination: Schedule interviews, manage calendars for hiring teams and candidates, and conduct sociometric hiring tests to ensure objective evaluations.
• Candidate Experience & Representation: Provide a positive candidate experience and serve as an ambassador for Misk Schools, reflecting the organization’s values and culture.
• Onsite Support: Greet and assist interviewees onsite, ensuring a welcoming and professional environment.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Coordinate hiring activities with internal and external stakeholders, including government relations for visa requirements for international hires, and maintain strong partnerships with recruitment agencies.
• Onboarding & Paperwork: Prepare pre-employment documentation and new hire paperwork, and conduct onboarding activities such as orientation programs and induction profiles when required.
• Compliance & Safeguarding: Ensure adherence to employment laws, internal policies, and safer recruitment practices. Support the Designated Safeguarding Lead in promoting the welfare of children and young people, in accordance with the school’s safeguarding policies and staff code of conduct.
• Reporting & Tracking: Maintain accurate records of recruitment activities and provide weekly reports to the Recruitment team and relevant departments.
• Departmental Liaison: Work closely with all departments to understand their business needs and recruitment requirements, fostering strong internal relationships.
• Flexibility & Additional Duties: Demonstrate adaptability by working flexibly to meet organizational needs and undertaking additional responsibilities as assigned by the line manager.

Qualifications & Experience

To excel in this role, candidates must meet the following criteria:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (essential).
• Experience: Minimum of two years in a recruitment or talent acquisition role, with proven experience in mass recruiting and collaboration with local and international recruitment agencies.

Skills & Competencies

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and attributes:

• Recruitment Expertise: In-depth knowledge of hiring practices, including screening, interviewing, assessment, and onboarding processes.
• Communication: Exceptional written and spoken English language skills, enabling clear and effective interaction with colleagues, candidates, and external partners.
• Cultural Sensitivity: Ability to work sensitively and effectively with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Organizational & Time Management: Strong ability to prioritize tasks, manage workloads, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Relationship Building: Aptitude for developing and maintaining critical relationships both internally and externally.
• Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills: Capacity to critically assess situations, identify solutions, and make data-driven decisions.
• Attention to Detail: Meticulous approach to tasks, ensuring accuracy in documentation and processes.
• Professional Development: Commitment to continuous learning and staying updated with industry trends and best practices in recruitment.

Work Environment & Commitments

The Recruitment Officer will operate in a collaborative and dynamic environment, working closely with cross-functional teams to support the organization’s growth and development. This role demands a high level of professionalism, integrity, and a passion for fostering a positive and inclusive workplace culture. The successful candidate will be expected to uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and adhere to all relevant policies and regulations.