Talent Management Officer

Key Responsibilities:

1. Talent Matching and Placement

• Collaborate with the Talent Management Lead to identify suitable job opportunities for graduates.
• Match program graduates with appropriate employment and internship opportunities based on their skills, qualifications, and career goals.
• Coordinate the recruitment process, including job postings, applicant screening, interview scheduling, and placement follow-up.
• Provide ongoing support to graduates, including resume reviews, interview preparation, and career coaching.
• Organize employer visits, recruitment drives, and networking events to connect graduates with potential employers.
• Promote the program and foster relationships with potential employers through outreach activities.

2. Talent Support and Mentorship

• Offer career counseling, coaching, and guidance to graduates on job search strategies, resume writing, interview preparation, and professional development.
• Set up workshops, webinars, and training sessions on career readiness, workplace skills, and industry trends.
• Develop and implement a mentorship framework for students, including recruitment and engagement of mentors.
• Manage mentorship relationships and track the success of mentorship plans.
• Maintain contact with alumni to track their career progression and assess the program’s impact on employment outcomes.
• Collect feedback from employers regarding graduate performance to enhance placement efforts and ensure employer satisfaction.

3. Data Management and Reporting

• Maintain accurate records of job placements, internships, and employer interactions using data management systems.
• Prepare regular reports on placement activities, challenges, and successes for review by the Talent Management Lead and other stakeholders.

4. Collaboration and Communication

• Work closely with the training team to align the curriculum with industry needs.
• Collaborate with team members to address barriers to employment for female graduates.
• Represent the academy at industry events, conferences, and other relevant forums.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Career Counseling, Social Work, Social Sciences, or a related field.
• 2-3 years of experience in job placement, recruitment, or talent acquisition, preferably in the technology sector or workforce development programs.
• Knowledge of employment trends, labor market dynamics, and employer needs in the technology industry.
• Strong networking, relationship-building, and communication skills.
• Experience in providing career counseling, coaching, or support services to job seekers in diverse environments.
• Proficiency in data management and reporting tools (e.g., Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets).
• Ability to work independently, handle multiple tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in employment practices and program initiatives.

Reporting Structure:
The Talent Management Officer will report to the Talent Management Lead and work closely with the Programs team.

Application Process:
Interested candidates should complete the application form on the Academy website. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

Equal Opportunity Statement:
Refactory is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or age.