Talent Acquisition Partner

Do you have a passion for identifying and attracting top talent while shaping the future of hiring processes? Are you skilled at building relationships with hiring partners, including communities, agencies, and talent groups, to create a robust talent pipeline? Do you thrive in operational roles, ensuring seamless recruitment processes and curating hiring guides to drive efficiency? Are you a strategic thinker with the ability to analyze recruitment metrics and translate insights into actionable improvements? Do you enjoy engaging with technical and non-technical candidates and creating exceptional hiring experiences? If you’re excited about the opportunity to lead hiring initiatives and contribute to the growth of a dynamic organization, this might just be the role for you.

About ALX Africa

ALX Africa, a non-profit organisation under the ALX Foundation, is dedicated to unlocking the potential of Africa's digital future. Formerly part of Sand Tech Holdings, we've embarked on an independent journey to provide world-class tech skills training and career acceleration programmes. Our mission is to bridge the digital divide, upskill and re-skill talent, and create a generation of innovative leaders. By 2030, we aim to empower 2 million Africans to secure sustainable tech careers.

With hubs in 8 cities across Africa and counting, we provide safe access to quality learning and a dedicated network of expert instructors. Our innovative programmes equip learners with the practical skills and knowledge 

Do you have a passion for identifying and attracting top talent while shaping the future of hiring processes? Are you skilled at building relationships with hiring partners, including communities, agencies, and talent groups, to create a robust talent pipeline? Do you thrive in operational roles, ensuring seamless recruitment processes and curating hiring guides to drive efficiency? Are you a strategic thinker with the ability to analyze recruitment metrics and translate insights into actionable improvements? Do you enjoy engaging with technical and non-technical candidates and creating exceptional hiring experiences? If you’re excited about the opportunity to lead hiring initiatives and contribute to the growth of a dynamic organization, this might just be the role for you.

About ALX Africa

ALX Africa, a non-profit organisation under the ALX Foundation, is dedicated to unlocking the potential of Africa's digital future. Formerly part of Sand Tech Holdings, we've embarked on an independent journey to provide world-class tech skills training and career acceleration programmes. Our mission is to bridge the digital divide, upskill and re-skill talent, and create a generation of innovative leaders. By 2030, we aim to empower 2 million Africans to secure sustainable tech careers.

With hubs in 8 cities across Africa and counting, we provide safe access to quality learning and a dedicated network of expert instructors. Our innovative programmes equip learners with the practical skills and knowledge needed to succeed in today's rapidly evolving tech industry. Through a combination of rigorous coursework, industry partnerships, and hands-on projects, we prepare our students for in-demand roles in software engineering, data science, and cybersecurity.

We achieve this by:

• Providing young professionals with access to the most in-demand tech skills that will power the future.
• Empowering the next generation of technology innovators, entrepreneurs, and business leaders through challenging, real-world coursework.
• Building a lifelong, impactful community of tech professionals that supports them at all stages of their career journey. 

Our impact thus far:

• 347k+ graduates since 2020
• 257k youth in work
• 31k youth starting own ventures
• 60k youth in jobs created by entrepreneurs

Visit our website www.alxafrica.com to learn more about our digital revolution.

Role Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Talent Acquisition Specialist to lead our hiring efforts and oversee the operational aspects of the recruitment process. This role will focus on sourcing, attracting, and hiring top talent while also contributing to the development of hiring guides, building relationships with hiring managers, external hiring partners, and engaging with talent communities. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of technical and non-technical roles, excellent organizational skills, and a passion for creating efficient and inclusive hiring processes.

Specific Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end recruitment for technical and non-technical roles, including sourcing, screening,  and interviewing.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to understand requirements and create tailored hiring strategies.  
• Develop and maintain hiring guides and resources to ensure consistency and efficiency in the recruitment process.  
• Identify, evaluate, and establish partnerships with external hiring partners, including recruitment agencies, talent communities, and diversity-focused organizations.  
• Manage relationships with hiring partners and ensure alignment with company hiring goals and values.  
• Organize and participate in recruitment events, hackathons to build talent pipelines, either in person or virtually.
• Analyze recruitment metrics and provide regular reports to stakeholders on hiring progress and challenges.  
• Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in technical recruitment and talent acquisition.  
• Incorporate verified AI driven tools to the selection process to drive hiring efficiency and meet the demands in hiring in the age of AI.
• Support the development and implementation of employer branding initiatives to attract top talent.  
• Ensure a positive candidate and hiring manager/team experience throughout the recruitment process.  
• Any other tasks as prescribed by the Director of People.

Skill Requirements - Essential

• Proven experience in technical recruitment, with a strong understanding of technical roles (e.g., software engineers, data scientists, DevOps, etc.).  
• Excellent sourcing skills, including the use of tools like LinkedIn Recruiter, GitHub, and other technical platforms.  
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage with candidates, hiring managers, and external partners.  
• Experience in creating and maintaining hiring guides or recruitment playbooks.
• Knowledge of recruitment metrics and the ability to analyze data to improve hiring processes.  
• Familiarity with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and recruitment software such as Greenhouse.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work in a fast-paced environment.  
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.  

Skill Requirements - Preferable

• Experience working with diversity-focused hiring initiatives and communities.  
• Knowledge of employer branding strategies and their impact on talent acquisition.  
• Familiarity with relevant Ai tools relevant to candidate selection and knowledge in the implementation and training of said tool.
• Familiarity with technical assessments and coding challenges for candidate evaluation.  
• Experience in organising or participating in recruitment events, hackathons, or tech conferences.  
• Understanding of global hiring practices and remote workforce recruitment.
• Certification in recruitment or talent acquisition (e.g., LinkedIn Recruiter Certification, HR certifications).  

Person Specification/Attributes

• Courage: Willingness to speak up, challenge the status quo, and embrace new challenges.
• Humility: Openness to learning, seeking help when needed, and a focus on serving others.
• Adventure: A passion for setting ambitious goals, tackling difficult tasks, and finding joy in the journey.
• Initiative: Proactive problem-solving, a sense of ownership, and a willingness to go above and beyond.
• Resilience: The ability to bounce back from setbacks, persevere through challenges, and emerge stronger.