We are seeking a highly motivated and organized individual as a Virtual Recruitment, Talent and Community Engagement Specialist. This dual role involves sourcing and curating top talent for remote positions, as well as fostering a strong, engaged, and connected internal remote team community. The ideal candidate will have a passion for talent acquisition, excellent interpersonal skills, and a knack for creating a vibrant and inclusive remote work environment.
Key Responsibilities
Talent Curation:
1. Talent Sourcing and Recruitment:
- Identify and attract top talent for various remote positions through multiple channels (job boards, social media, networking events, etc.).
- Review resumes, conduct initial screening interviews, and coordinate further interviews with prospective clients.
- Maintain a pipeline of qualified candidates for current and future job openings.
- Develop and implement strategies to enhance the candidate journey and attract diverse talent pools.
2. Candidate Experience and Engagement:
- Design engagement strategies to attract and maintain the interest of top talent in our talent pipeline.
- Ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the application process by providing timely communication, feedback, and support.
- Manage candidate relationships and maintain regular follow-ups with potential team members.
3. Resume and Profile Creation and Maintenance:
- Create professional resumes using Canva and create engaging online profiles to enhance candidates' chances of being selected for remote positions.
- Engage with candidates and update their online profiles with necessary changes.
4. Collaboration:
- Work closely with the team to understand prospective clients' needs and align talent acquisition strategies accordingly.
- Collaborate with clients and team members to ensure a seamless onboarding process.
Community Engagement:
1. Community Building:
- Foster a strong sense of community and belonging among remote team members through various engagement initiatives.
- Implement and manage communication channels (Whats App, internal forums, etc.) to facilitate effective team interaction.
2. Feedback Management:
- Regularly collect and distribute feedback between clients and candidates to maintain transparent communication and service improvement.
3. Support and Development:
- Provide support and resources to remote team members to help them navigate remote work challenges and enhance productivity.
- Promote and coordinate professional development opportunities, such as webinars, online courses, and workshops.
4. Communication:
- Ensure transparent and effective communication across the remote team by sharing updates, news, and important information regularly.
- Act as a liaison between remote team members and the company's leadership team to address concerns and facilitate a positive work environment.
Desired Skills and Qualifications:
- Proven experience in talent acquisition, recruitment, or a related field.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Experience in community management, employee engagement, or a similar role.
- Familiarity with remote work tools and platforms (e.g., Slack, Gsuite, Monday).
- Experience creating content in Canva or similar software.
- Basic video editing is a plus.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Creative and proactive approach to problem-solving and community building.
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (preferred).
Other Requirements:
- Reliable high-speed fiber internet connection (minimum 75-100Mbps).
- Personal laptop or desktop computer.
- External monitor.
- Sufficient backup power supply for potential power outages.
- High-quality headset with a built-in microphone.
- Working hours vary based on the client's time zone.
Career Benefits:
This role offers the opportunity to work closely with diverse clients and internal teams, fostering professional growth and developing impactful customer retention strategies. You will play a crucial role in shaping the client and candidate experience and directly contribute to the organizational success.