At Amini, we are committed to making a difference for our customers, colleagues, and communities. We are a dynamic, fast-growing deep tech startup. We are building environmental data infrastructure for Africa and the tropical belt. Amini is at the forefront of cutting-edge technology, utilizing Geospatial Data and AI / Machine Learning capabilities to solve environmental data scarcity for countries in the global south.
The HR Specialist - Talent Acquisition and Management role requires an individual with proven experience in HR, particularly within the engineering or technical sector, to lead all hiring activities while also supporting generalist HR and talent development processes across the organization. The successful candidate will ensure timely and quality recruitment outcomes and maintain high HR standards.
Responsibilities
Talent Acquisition:
- Lead all hiring activity across the organisation, ensuring timely and quality recruitment outcomes.
- Develop and execute talent acquisition strategies to attract top engineering and technical talent.
- Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and onboarding.
- Partner with hiring managers to understand talent needs and provide recruitment expertise.
- Build and maintain strong talent pipelines through job boards, social media, networking, and direct outreach.
- Manage relationships with external recruitment agencies where necessary.
- Conduct reference follow-ups and maintain communication with candidates during their notice period.
- Develop and maintain interview question banks and recruitment dashboards.
- Ensure a seamless and positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.
- Lead recruitment and interview training for managers and teams.
Generalist HR
- Support HR processes including employee relations, probation management, performance management, and policy implementation.
- Assist with onboarding and induction processes, ensuring smooth integration of new employees.
- Maintain and update HR records, ensuring compliance with employment laws and company policies.
- Contribute to HR projects including employee engagement, diversity & inclusion, and learning & development initiatives.
- Provide HR advice and guidance to managers and employees on HR policies, procedures, and best practices.
Talent Development:
- Support experienced hires in talent management, career ladders, and career planning.
- Lead early careers programs, including strategy for graduates, interns, and early talent: career planning, skill development, mentoring, and experience opportunities.
- Support succession planning and career development initiatives across the organisation.
Qualifications and Attributes
Required Qualifications and Experience:
- BA/BSc/HND qualification.
- Proven experience in HR and talent acquisition, ideally within the engineering or technical sector.
- Solid understanding of HR functions, best practices, and employment law.
- Experience in leading early careers programs, succession planning, and career development initiatives.
- Proficiency in applicant tracking systems (ATS), HRIS, and other HR software.
Required Attributes:
- A person with a high work rate and the ability to manage multiple deliverables and priorities whilst not compromising in quality or standards.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently as well as collaboratively.
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
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