Talent Acquisition Specialist

We are an IT agency that builds web applications for our clients. We work on a variety of projects, each with its own unique challenges. Our projects are managed using Scrum and Agile methods, and we work together as a team following a team topology model.
At Bugloos , we’re always looking to strengthen the organization by adding the best available people to our staff. We’re seeking a Talent acquisition specialist to help us source, identify, screen, and hire candidates for various roles in the company. This role requires excellent interpersonal skills for working closely with others across various departments.
Objectives of this role

• Provide input to ensure that teams consist of diverse, qualified individuals
• Ensure that staffing needs are being met with a long-term strategy in mind
• Devise and implement sourcing strategies, such as an employer branding initiative, to build pipelines for potential applicants 
• Create and implement end-to-end hiring processes to ensure a positive experience for candidates
• Form close relationships with hiring managers to ensure clear expectations for candidates and interviewers

Responsibilities

• Build and report on quarterly and annual hiring plans
• Create and publish job ads in various portals
• Network with potential hires through professional groups on social media and during events
• Collaborate with hiring managers to set qualification criteria for future employees
• Screen resumes and job applications
• Conduct initial phone screens to create shortlists of qualified candidates
• Interview candidates in-person for a wide range of roles (junior, senior and executive)
• Track hiring metrics including time-to-hire, time-to-fill and source of hire
• Design, distribute and measure the results of candidate experience surveys
• Train and advise hiring managers on interviewing techniques and assessment methods
• Host and participate in job fairs
• Follow up with candidates throughout the hiring process
• Maintain a database of potential candidates for future job openings

Requirements and skills

• Proven experience as a Recruitment Specialist, Recruiter or similar role
• Knowledge of sourcing techniques on social media and niche professional websites like LinkedIn
• Familiarity with applicant tracking systems ATS
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Good written and verbal communications skills
• Team spirit
• BSc in Human Resources Management, Organizational Psychology, Business Administration or relevant field