DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Talent Acquisition Strategy & Workforce Planning
- Develop, implement, and continuously refine the organization’s talent acquisition strategy to support business growth, expansion, and operational efficiency
- Work closely with executive leadership and department heads to understand business plans, operational targets, and workforce demands
- Translate business and operational goals into short-term and long-term hiring plans
- Conduct regular workforce planning and talent gap analyses to proactively address current and future staffing needs
- Advise management on recruitment trends, market availability of talent, and competitive hiring practices within the logistics sector
End-to-End Recruitment Management
- Own and manage the full recruitment lifecycle from requisition approval through onboarding for all roles across the organization
- Lead recruitment for high-volume, specialist, and leadership roles while ensuring speed, quality, and cost efficiency
- Develop role-specific recruitment plans, timelines, and sourcing strategies for each vacancy
- Conduct in-depth candidate screening, interviews, and assessments using structured, behavioral, and competency-based techniques
- Facilitate and guide interview panels, ensuring fair, objective, and consistent candidate evaluation
- Provide expert recommendations to hiring managers and support final hiring decisions
Sourcing, Talent Pipelining & Employer Branding
- Design innovative sourcing strategies to attract top talent through job portals, social media platforms, professional networks, referrals, career fairs, and headhunting
- Actively build and maintain strong talent pipelines for critical, recurring, and hard-to-fill roles
- Leverage data and market intelligence to identify new and effective sourcing channels
- Strengthen the company’s employer brand by promoting its culture, values, and employee value proposition
- Collaborate with marketing or communications teams to develop recruitment campaigns and branded hiring content
Stakeholder & Hiring Manager Engagement
- Act as a trusted recruitment advisor to hiring managers and business leaders
- Educate and coach hiring managers on best practices in interviewing, candidate assessment, and selection
- Manage stakeholder expectations by providing clear recruitment timelines, updates, and market insights
- Ensure a consistent and positive candidate experience across all touchpoints
Offer Management & Onboarding
- Lead offer management including salary benchmarking, negotiations, and offer approvals
- Coordinate issuance of offer letters and employment contracts in collaboration with HR and Finance
- Manage pre-employment processes such as reference checks, background checks, and documentation
- Partner with HR to ensure smooth onboarding and induction of new hires
Recruitment Metrics, Reporting & Compliance
- Track, analyze, and report on key recruitment metrics including time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, source effectiveness, and quality of hire
- Use recruitment data to drive continuous improvement and optimize hiring processes
- Prepare detailed recruitment reports and dashboards for management review
- Ensure all recruitment activities comply with labor laws, internal policies, and ethical recruitment standards
Vendor & Process Management
- Manage relationships with external recruitment agencies, job boards, and other talent partners
- Negotiate service agreements, monitor performance, and ensure value for money
- Review and enhance recruitment tools, systems, and processes to improve efficiency and scalability
Leadership & Continuous Improvement
- Provide leadership, mentorship, and guidance to recruitment team members (where applicable)
- Identify opportunities for process improvement, automation, and innovation within the recruitment function
- Stay up to date with industry trends, emerging recruitment technologies, and best practices
KEY REQUIREMENT SKILLS AND QUALIFICATION
- Degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, or a related field
- Professional HR qualification (e.g., CHRP, IHRM or equivalent)
- Minimum of 5–7 years’ experience in talent acquisition or recruitment, with at least 2 years in a managerial or lead role
- Prior experience recruiting within the logistics, supply chain, or fast-paced operational environments is an added advantage
- Strong understanding of recruitment strategies, workforce planning, and employer branding
- Proven ability to manage multiple roles and priorities in a high-volume hiring environment
Salary: Ksh. 150,000 - Ksh. 180,000
Otherpay: Benefits
Education: Diploma
Employment Type: Full Time
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