Talent Acquisition Head

Job Description : GLOBAL TALENT ACQUISITION HEAD BENIN Global Talent Acquisition Head to manage all hiring activities for global corporate functions and regional positions across various projects including the cashew business, port operations, e-mobility, textile and more. This role is based onsite in Benin. Are you a strong HR professional that has experience of working in a multicultural environment, building teams, putting the right people in the right places, pushing growth, culture, and communication, implementing processes and procedures whilst rolling out in several African countries? Then this could be for you. Responsibilities: - Coordinate with the executive team, HR leaders and hiring managers to identify staffing needs - Determine selection criteria through creating and editing job descriptions and interview questions - Source potential candidates through various online channels (e.g. social platforms and professional networks) - Organize and attend in person job fairs and recruitment events - Plan interview and selection procedures, including screening calls, assessments and in-person interviews - Lead employer branding initiatives and foster long-term relationships with past applicants and potential candidates - Research and select local staffing agencies to support with regional hiring - Hire and onboard a lean talent acquisition team What we are looking for: - 10+ years talent acquisition experience in a multinational environment with at least 5 years in a leadership role - Bilingual (English and French) - Team management experience - Generalist experience working on diverse roles in various industries e.g. manufacturing, logistics/shipping, agriculture, textile, energy, sustainability etc. - Experience working in a recruiting agency/staffing firm with a strong executive search background - Experience managing staffing agencies for high volume recruiting - A background of working and/or living in Africa - Assertive personality with a bias for action

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