Senior recruitment consultant (M/W) - Cotonou

For our expansion to Benin to face new customer challenging needs, we are hiring for our internal team a :

Senior Recruitment Consultant (M/W) - Based in Cotonou

Mission:

As “Senior Recruitment Consultant”, you will:

- build and manage a pool on junior consultants;

- build positive relationships with both clients and candidates;

- be able to fully understand clients' requirements;

- be in charge of attracting best candidates to fill temporary or permanent job positions regarding clients’ needs;

- provide advice to both clients and candidates on salary levels, training requirements and career opportunities.

- be engaged in some form of business development and networking, meeting with potential new clients, advising on market trends and recruitment tools and techniques

- develop sustainable relationships to attract business from client companies

Responsibilities:

- be the main link between clients and candidates;

- get to know how client companies operate and understand their industry, environment and general culture;

- draft advertisements in different range of media;

- use social media to advertise positions, attract candidates and build relationships;

- go through networking, headhunting and referrals to identify and approach suitable candidates;

- use candidate databases to match the right person to the client's vacancy;

- screen candidates, interview them, run references checks and select suitable ones;

- prepare short-lists to put forward to client companies;

- brief the candidate about the responsibilities, salary and benefits of the job;

- organise interviews for candidates as requested by the client

- inform candidates about the results of their interviews

- review recruitment policies to ensure effectiveness of selection techniques and recruitment programs.

Skills:

- Local market knowledge is mandatory;

- A minimum of 7 years in the same position with team management, a degree in HR or equivalent is a must.

- Ability to handle multiple priorities, work under pressure and meet targets;

- Understanding of sourcing and recruiting techniques;

- Enjoy responsibility;

- Strong communications and negotiating skills;

- Good presentation skills;

- A good team player;

- Ambitious, confident, well-organised and results driven;

- Fluent in French, good level of English will make the difference.

Only candidates fitting to the requirement will be contacted.