Recruiter

Key Responsibilities

• Recruitment Strategy & Planning: Develop annual and quarterly recruitment plans based on business needs; optimize processes and channel mix.
• Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and guide recruitment team members, allocate workload effectively, and improve team capability and delivery efficiency.
• Critical Hire Delivery: Personally manage full-cycle recruitment for mid-to-senior level and core roles, including needs analysis, candidate sourcing, interviewing, and offer negotiation.
• Candidate Sourcing: Proactively source candidates through multiple channels including BrighterMonday, LinkedIn, social media, employee referrals, job fairs, and community networks.
• Stakeholder Management: Regularly liaise with department heads and hiring managers to define role profiles and ensure recruitment requirements are accurately met.
• Talent Pipeline: Build and maintain a talent pool for key positions to support business expansion.
• Employer Branding: Represent the company at job fairs, campus recruitment events, and online branding initiatives to enhance employer reputation.
• Data & Reporting: Track and analyze key recruitment metrics (time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, channel effectiveness), report regularly to the HR Head, and recommend improvements.
• Onboarding Coordination: Ensure a smooth transition from offer acceptance through onboarding, enhancing the new hire experience.
• Compliance: Ensure all recruitment practices comply with Ugandan labor laws and company policies.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in talent acquisition or recruitment, with at least 1 year in a team management/supervisory role. Experience in a fast-paced distribution or consumer goods environment is an advantage.
• Strong understanding of the Ugandan job market and recruitment landscape, with a solid local talent network.
• Proficient in using recruitment platforms such as BrighterMonday, LinkedIn Recruiter, and social media sourcing techniques.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, able to engage effectively with senior management and candidates.
• Strong organizational and coordination skills, capable of managing multiple recruitment projects simultaneously.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); experience with HRIS or ATS is a plus.
• Fluency in English is required; knowledge of local languages (e.g., Luganda) is an added advantage.

How to Apply:

All applications will be received and reviewed through the BrighterMonday Portal by clicking on the 'Apply Here' section