Recruitment Specialist at Solvo Global in Nairobi, Kenya

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    Recruitment Specialist

    Solvo GlobalNairobi, Kenya

    Posted

    1 week ago

    Apply by

    26 Aug

    Full Time
    On Site
    Mid
    ICT & Telecommunications
    Human Resources & Recruitment

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    Job Description

    The Recruitment Specialist will be responsible for building and maintaining strong talent pipelines to support current and future hiring needs. This role focuses on candidate sourcing, talent mapping, passive candidate engagement, and initial candidate assessment across recurring, niche, and high-demand positions. Working closely with Recruiters and Hiring Managers, the position helps develop targeted sourcing strategies, provide market insights, and ensure a consistent flow of qualified candidates.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Build and maintain talent pipelines for recurring, niche, and high-demand roles
    • Source and engage candidates through LinkedIn, job boards, referrals, networking, social media, and advanced search techniques
    • Conduct initial candidate screenings and provide recruiters with candidate summaries and sourcing recommendations
    • Partner with Recruiters and Hiring Managers to develop sourcing strategies and address talent market challenges
    • Maintain accurate candidate data within ATS platforms and sourcing databases
    • Track sourcing performance, pipeline health, and recruitment metrics while providing regular stakeholder updates

    Required Qualifications

    • 2+ years of experience in recruitment sourcing, talent acquisition, or a related recruiting role
    • Hands-on experience with ATS platforms, LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, Boolean search, and other sourcing tools
    • Strong expertise in candidate research, passive candidate outreach, talent mapping, and sourcing strategy development
    • Experience conducting candidate screenings and evaluating qualifications for diverse roles
    • Advanced English level C1+ for professional communication

    Job Details

    Job Function

    Human Resources & Recruitment

    Minimum Experience

    2 years

    Languages

    English

    Additional Information

    How to Apply: Interested and qualified? Go to Solvo Global on www.linkedin.com to apply.

    Master the Art of Passive Candidate Outreach

    This role is all about finding and engaging talent that isn't actively looking. Hiring managers will want to see that you can craft compelling messages, use Boolean search like a pro, and build pipelines that actually deliver.

    1. Show Your Sourcing Toolkit: On your CV, list the specific tools you've used—LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, Boolean search—and give examples of how you've used them to find niche candidates. For instance, mention a time you built a pipeline for a hard-to-fill role using advanced search techniques.

    2. Quantify Your Pipeline Success: Numbers speak louder than adjectives. Instead of saying 'built talent pipelines,' say 'built a pipeline of 200+ qualified candidates for engineering roles, resulting in 15 hires in 6 months.' This gives hiring managers concrete evidence of your impact.

    3. Prepare a Sourcing Strategy Sample: Be ready to walk through a sample sourcing strategy for a hypothetical role. Outline how you'd identify target companies, craft Boolean searches, and engage passive candidates. This shows you can think strategically, not just execute tasks.

    4. Highlight Your Screening Skills: Since you'll conduct initial screenings, prepare to discuss how you evaluate qualifications and cultural fit. Give an example of a time you screened candidates and provided a recruiter with a summary that led to a successful hire.

    5. Know Your ATS Inside Out: Familiarize yourself with common ATS platforms like Greenhouse, Lever, or Workday. If you have experience with a specific one, highlight it. If not, show willingness to learn quickly—mention any certifications or courses you've taken.

    6. Practice Your English Communication: With a C1+ requirement, you'll need to demonstrate fluency in professional communication. Practice articulating your sourcing process and results clearly. Consider recording yourself to refine your delivery.

    7. Research Solvo Global: Understand their industry (ICT/Telecommunications) and the types of roles they typically hire for. Tailor your examples to show you understand their talent landscape and can source for tech and niche positions.

    8. Ask Smart Questions: In the interview, ask about their current sourcing challenges, the metrics they track, and how the recruitment team collaborates. This shows you're genuinely interested in solving their problems, not just getting the job.

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    Tags

    recruitment sourcing
    talent acquisition
    ATS
    LinkedIn Recruiter
    Boolean search