Analyst Talent Acquisition

Karandaaz Pakistan; Islamabad; Sur place; PKR 2 400 000 - 3 600 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Karandaaz Pakistan is seeking an Analyst Talent Acquisition to support end-to-end recruitment, collaborate with department heads, and drive hiring efficiency. The role focuses on building a strong talent pipeline, optimizing processes, and ensuring a positive candidate experience across all stages.

The ideal candidate has experience in talent acquisition, excellent communication, and a strategic mindset to continuously improve recruitment practices for a not-for-profit organization in Islamabad.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's/Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 2-4 years of specialized experience in talent acquisition or recruitment, with a proven track record of successful hires.
• Experience with automating recruitment processes and implementing technology solutions.

Responsabilités

• Support Head of People Services in designing the Annual Staffing Plan for Karandaaz.
• Develop and implement recruitment strategies to meet talent needs and build a strong pipeline.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to define staffing requirements and craft job descriptions/specifications.
• Conduct market analysis on industry trends, salary benchmarks, and hiring practices.
• Manage full-cycle recruitment: posting, sourcing, screening, interviewing, selection.
• Source via job boards, social media, networking, headhunting, and referrals to attract diverse candidates.
• Conduct phone screens and interviews to assess qualifications and cultural fit for Karandaaz.
• Coordinate interviews with hiring managers and panels for a smooth process.
• Ensure positive candidate experience with timely feedback and clear communication.
• Negotiate offers and compensation within approved budgets and policies.
• Organize files with clear naming conventions for easy access.
• Facilitate onboarding; add value to candidate experience.
• Identify opportunities to automate and streamline hiring processes with technology.
• Liaise with headhunting firms for niche roles and provide recruitment support to KRN subsidiaries.

Connaissances

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Organization & prioritization

Empathy & active listening

Project planning & execution

Formation

Bachelor's/Master’s in HR or Business

Outils

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Description du poste

About Us

Karandaaz Pakistan (KRN) is a not-for-profit organization, based out of Islamabad, registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan under Section 42 of the Companies Act 2017. The entity has been seeded by the Enterprise and Asset Growth Programme of the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) and our digital finance initiatives are being funded by the Gates Foundation.

Karandaaz is guided by the vision of Investing for Shared Prosperity, and driven by the mission to enhance the capabilities of the financial and digital ecosystem through investments, innovations, and strategic partnerships for inclusive, green, and sustainable growth.

Position Summary

Analyst Talent Acquisition is a specialized role responsible for supporting the end-to-end recruitment process to attract and hire top talent for the organization. This role involves collaborating with departmental heads, developing recruitment strategies, managing the candidate experience, and maintaining recruitment metrics. The ideal candidate will have a background in talent acquisition, excellent communication skills, and a strategic mindset to drive continuous improvement in hiring processes.

Job Responsibilities

Talent Acquisition Strategy and Planning (30%)

• Support the Head of People Services in designing the Annual Staffing Plan for Karandaaz
• Develop and implement effective recruitment strategies to meet the organization's talent needs and ensure a strong talent pipeline.
• Collaborate with departmental heads/hiring managers to understand staffing requirements and create detailed job descriptions and specifications.
• Conduct regular market analysis to stay informed about industry trends, salary benchmarks, and competitive hiring practices.

Recruitment Process Management (40%)

• Manage the full-cycle recruitment process, including job posting, sourcing, screening, interviewing, and selection.
• Utilize various sourcing methods such as job boards, social media, networking, headhunting and employee referrals to attract a diverse pool of candidates.
• Conduct initial phone screens and interviews to assess candidates' qualifications, experience, and cultural add for KRN.
• Coordinate and schedule interviews with hiring managers and interview panels, ensuring a smooth and efficient process.
• Ensure a positive candidate experience by providing timely feedback and maintaining clear communication throughout the recruitment process.
• Negotiate job offers and compensation packages within the approved budget, ensuring alignment with company policies and market standards.
• Categorize and organize files with a clear structure, using consistent naming conventions for easy access.
• Facilitate a smooth onboarding process for new hires and consistently add value to ensure optimum candidate experience.
• Identify opportunities to automate and streamline the hiring process, implementing technology solutions to make the process more agile and efficient.
• Liaise with headhunting firms to source niche positions for the organization
• Provide recruitment facilitation to KRN subsidiaries as and when required

Employer Branding (20%)

• Enhance the employer brand by promoting the organization's culture, values, and benefits to potential candidates.
• Develop and maintain relationships with universities, industry associations, and other talent sources to build a strong employer brand.
• Organize and participate in career fairs, recruitment events, and networking opportunities to attract top talent.

Metrics and Reporting (10%)

• Maintain the Recruitment Tracker and ensure it remains accurate and up-to-date for ready access of information.
• Track and analyze recruitment metrics, such as time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, and candidate satisfaction, to evaluate the effectiveness of recruitment strategies.
• Prepare regular reports and presentations on recruitment activities, progress, and outcomes for senior management, HR Committee and Board.
• Identify areas for improvement and recommend actionable solutions to optimize the recruitment process.

Eligibility

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's/Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 2-4 years of specialized experience in talent acquisition or recruitment, with a proven track record of successful hires.
• Demonstrated experience with automating recruitment processes and implementing technology solutions to enhance efficiency will have an added advantage.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong knowledge of recruitment best practices, sourcing techniques, and employment laws of Pakistan.
• Basic understanding of financial services and the ecosystem in which KRN operates
• Intermediate to expert level skill in Microsoft Office Suite
• Intermediate level skill in Google Suite
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Excellent stakeholder management
• Excellent organization and task prioritization skills
• Ability to exercise empathy and active listening
• Ability to plan and execute projects independently and with minimum supervision

Culture and Values at Karandaaz

Karandaaz culture is guided by our values of Integrity, Diversity, Entrepreneurship, Appreciation and Learning Acumen (IDEAL). These values shape our choices on what we do and the approach we take towards it. We also believe that we are all responsible for creating a great place to work and are constantly looking to hire individuals who bring the same level of passion and commitment to the purpose of the organization.

Karandaaz is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications by all population groups