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Moniepoint

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Nairobi, Kenya full-time Mid Salary not listed
full-time Mid level Technology & IT Curated
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About the role

Who we are

Moniepoint is an all-in-one financial services platform for emerging markets and the second-fastest growing company in Africa.
Since 2019, Moniepoint’s technology has powered over 3 million people, offering personal and business banking, payment, credit and business management tools to help them succeed. Moniepoint processed $1

Curious about what makes Moniepoint an incredible place to work? Check out posts on how we cultivate a culture of innovation, teamwork, and growth.

About the role

You will join a smart, collaborative and passionate team of Recruiters. We take pride in the art of hiring and retaining talent across different functions. As a recruiter, you will partner directly with hiring managers and own end-to-end recruitment. The ideal candidate for this role should have a good understanding of different business functions, good communication skills, good interpersonal skills, strategic thinking, and good organizational skills. 

If you thrive in a collaborative team setting, enjoy ownership of your work, and take pride in providing exceptional candidate experience, this might be the role for you, and we would like to hear from you!

What you’ll get to do

Managing end-to-end recruitment process: from job intake, sourcing, scheduling to interviewing, offer negotiation, hiring and onboarding.

Engaging in proactive recruitment strategies to generate pipelines of qualified candidates for current and future needs.

Working closely with hiring managers at all levels to identify current and upcoming staffing needs and build long-lasting working relationships.

Assist in implementing various HR initiatives, including providing recommendations on process and program improvements

Facilitate day to day employee relations, including complaint resolution

Coordinate, administer and facilitate the performance management and talent management for employees

Support the execution of HR strategies, policies, procedures, and programs to sustain continued growth and retention

To succeed in this role, we think you should have:

An educational background in human resources and/or a relevant technical program is required.

Minimum 5 years relevant work experience including experience in full life-cycle recruitment, working closely with hiring managers and candidates.

Experience as both an agency recruiter and as an In-house recruiter

Out-of-the-box thinking when it comes to sourcing, candidate management and candidate experience.

Experience hiring for both Technical and Non-Technical roles (Engineering, Business and Commercial positions)

Highly self-motivated and directed; ability to execute tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Experience working with Human Resources Information Systems and Applicant Tracking Systems.

Strong relationship-building skills with stakeholders, team members and candidates.

Strong negotiation and persuasion skills.

Exceptional organization skills and a keen attention to detail.

High business acumen with the ability to align departmental projects & key business objectives.

What we can offer you

Culture -We put our people first and prioritize the well-being of every team member. We’ve built a company where all opinions carry weight and where all voices are heard. We value and respect each other and always look out for one another. Above all, we are human.

Learning - We have a learning and development-focused environment with an emphasis on knowledge sharing, training, and regular internal technical talks.

Compensation - You’ll receive an attractive salary, pension, health insurance, annual bonus, plus other benefits.

What to expect in the hiring process

A preliminary phone call with the recruiter

A technical interview with the talent acquisition team

A take-home assignment

A behavioural and technical interview with a member of the Executive team. 

How to apply: please send us your CV or LinkedIn profile via our career website.

Moniepoint is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and candidates.

Interview prep

Walk in with sharper answers.

Use this as a quick practice sheet before you speak with the employer.

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Technology & IT Human Resources Talent Acquisition Specialist Technology Mid level

Likely questions

  1. Tell us about work you have done that is close to the Talent Acquisition Specialist role.
  2. How would you approach your first 30 days at Moniepoint?
  3. Which of Human Resources, Talent and Acquisition have you used recently, and what did it help you achieve?
  4. Describe a time you solved a problem without waiting to be told exactly what to do.
  5. How do you handle busy days, changing priorities, or pressure at work?

Prepare before the call

  • A recent example that proves your experience with Human Resources, Talent and Acquisition.
  • One short story with a problem, your action, and the result.
  • Two examples that show the strengths listed on your CV.
  • A clear reason why this role and company interest you.
  • Your availability, preferred work style, and salary expectations.

Ask them

  • What would success look like in the first 90 days?
  • What are the main problems this hire should help solve?
  • How does the team give feedback and measure good work?
  • What does a normal working week look like for this role?
Practice line

I am interested in the Talent Acquisition Specialist role because I can bring practical experience in Human Resources, Talent and Acquisition, learn the team quickly, and contribute to the outcomes Moniepoint needs from this hire.

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