Headhunter
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Job Overview

We are searching for a Headhunter to join our Human Resource team. You will have to assist recruiting agencies and house recruiters to fill our open employment positions with top talent. 

You should be comfortable with web-based and offline sourcing methods to find the suitable and best talent, such as administration at job fairs, hunt down potential candidates through CV and resume database. 

If you have the skills for this job, then we will be happy to hear from you. 

Responsibilities 

• Generate new job openings via personal networks and participate in professional events and gatherings.

• Find candidates through professional networks, internet sites, and social media channels.

• Define the requirements for open positions accurately.

• Prepare and send job offers and recruitment emails to qualified candidates.

• Calculate time-to-fill and source-of-hire for each open role.

• Provide recommendations and suggestions of candidates to the HR department.

• Organize job fairs and career events to hunt the best talent.

• Maintain and manage the data of all new and past applicants.

• Follow up the applicants on a timely basis.

• Evaluate the need and time to hire for all the job postings.

• Research and suggest new sourcing strategies and tools.

• Advertise open positions on online job boards and external networks.

• Conduct in-depth research to source the best-qualified candidates.

• Connect to professional forums and social media groups to interact with qualified candidates.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Human Resource Management or any Business related field.

• Proven 2-year work experience as Headhunter, Executive Recruiter, HR recruiter or a similar role.

• Excellent knowledge of HR software and HR Database.

• Strong understanding of HR functions, methods, strategies, procedures, and policies.

• Strong oral and written communication skills especially during a cold call.

• Ability to work closely with the recruiting team and hiring managers.

• Working knowledge of Applicant Sourcing Tools.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Outstanding decision-making skills. 

• Solid organizational skills.

• Team player and Multi-tasking abilities.

• Outstanding negotiation skills.