162 Talent Acquisition Specialist jobs in Nairobi

Job Title

Internal Talent Acquisition Specialist

Location

Office-based,
Nairobi, Kenya

Working Hours

10:30 AM – 7:30 PM (Monday to Friday)

Compensation

• Base Salary:
  KES 50,000 per month
• Commission:
  KES 10,000 per successful placement

About Global Capability

Global Capability helps businesses grow by building global teams that operate like in-house staff. Global Capability We provide skilled professionals across recruitment, admin, marketing, sales, compliance, and more—people who reflect your values, work to your standards, and integrate seamlessly into your business. Global Capability

This isn't outsourcing — it's expanding your in-house capability with loyal, dedicated talent who bring strong work ethic and commitment to your success. Global Capability With flexible service models, full operational support, and transparent pricing, you stay in control while we handle the setup, compliance, and delivery. Global Capability

At Global Capability, we build tailored offshore teams in Nairobi that feel like a true extension of your business. We handle infrastructure, recruitment, compliance, HR, and payroll so you can focus on strategy while your offshore team focuses on execution. Global Capability

Role Overview

As an
Internal Talent Acquisition Specialist
, you will lead the end-to-end recruitment efforts at Global Capability for roles across our clients' teams. You will be instrumental in sourcing, evaluating, and placing candidates, ensuring our client teams are built with top talent aligned to the values and standards of Global Capability.

Key Responsibilities

• Sourcing & Outreach
  : Use LinkedIn, job boards, referrals, and headhunting to build candidate pipelines.
• Screening & Interviewing
  : Conduct initial interviews to assess skills, cultural fit, and candidate motivation.
• End-to-End Recruitment
  : Handle the full recruitment lifecycle for roles across multiple domains (Admin, Tech, Sales, etc.).
• Candidate Management
  : Maintain clear communication, manage expectations, and ensure a strong candidate experience.
• Assessment Coordination
  : Organize tests (e.g. English, psychometric) as required and share feedback.
• Database & Talent Pool
  : Build and maintain a repository of qualified candidates for future placements.
• Reporting & Metrics
  : Provide regular updates on metrics (number of pipelines, placements, time to hire, etc.).
• Stakeholder Collaboration
  : Partner with leadership to forecast hiring needs and ensure alignment with business goals.

Requirements

• Minimum
  1 years' experience
  in recruitment, either in-house or agency.
• Proven track record in proactive sourcing and full-cycle recruitment.
• Excellent interviewing, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong organization and project management skills.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, target-driven environment.
• Proficiency with recruiting tools (ATS systems, LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards).
• Strong attention to detail and ability to juggle multiple roles simultaneously.

Benefits & Perks

• Base salary (KES 50,000) plus commission per placement (KES 10,000).
• Office-based role with defined working hours
• Career progression after probation
• Exposure to international clients and cross-cultural work.
• Opportunity for growth and increased responsibilities within a growing company

About the Job

Mwananchi Credit Limited is seeking a dynamic and results-driven 
Talent Acquisition Specialist
 to join it's growing team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for sourcing, engaging, and hiring top talent while ensuring a seamless recruitment experience for both candidates and hiring managers.

Key ResponsibilitiesTalent Sourcing & Acquisition:

• Utilize multiple sourcing strategies (job boards, social media, networking, and referrals) to build a strong talent pipeline.
• Proactively source and engage potential candidates, particularly through LinkedIn.
• Maintain an updated database of potential candidates and optimize sourcing channels for efficiency.

Screening & Interviewing:

• Conduct initial screenings to assess candidates' skills, experience, and cultural fit.
• Schedule and coordinate interviews, ensuring a smooth recruitment process.
• Develop and ask targeted technical and behavioral questions for roles in software development, network administration, cloud computing, and data analysis.

Collaboration with Hiring Managers:

• Partner with department heads to understand hiring needs and job requirements.
• Assist in defining job competencies and crafting clear job descriptions.
• Provide market insights, including salary benchmarks and candidate availability.

Candidate Experience:

• Ensure a positive candidate experience by maintaining clear communication and timely feedback.
• Manage candidate expectations throughout the hiring process, from initial contact to offer negotiation and onboarding.
• Build strong candidate relationships to enhance employer branding and future referrals.

Offer & Negotiation Process:

• Prepare and present job offers, handling all aspects of negotiation.
• Collaborate with HR and hiring managers to finalize competitive compensation packages.
• Educate candidates on company benefits, culture, and growth opportunities.

Recruitment Process Improvement:

• Continuously analyze and refine recruitment strategies to improve efficiency and hiring quality.
• Recommend best practices, including automation tools and ATS enhancements.
• Track key recruitment metrics (e.g., time-to-fill, source of hire, quality of hire) and provide data-driven insights.

Employer Branding & Networking:

• Enhance Mwananchi Credit Limited's employer brand across professional and social media platforms.
• Represent the company at job fairs, conferences, and networking events.
• Build partnerships with universities, coding bootcamps, and industry organizations to create a talent pipeline.

Key QualificationsEducation & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 4+ years of recruitment experience, preferably in banking, insurance, or finance.
• Proven ability to source, screen, and hire top talent.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS).
• Experience with LinkedIn Recruiter and other sourcing tools.

Soft Skills:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational abilities to manage multiple roles simultaneously.
• Problem-solving mindset with a proactive approach.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional certifications in recruitment (e.g., CIR, LinkedIn Certified Professional Recruiter, Talent Acquisition Specialist).
• Experience managing high-volume recruitment.
• Strong analytical skills to track and optimize recruitment metrics.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their 
CV
clearly detailing their experience and suitability for the role 
on or before 10th October 2025

Job Description

• Deeply understand the business models of the company, department, and country, and plan talent reserves and recruitment reasonably based on business planning and market characteristics;
• Responsible for controlling and improving the entire recruitment process, including but not limited to: sorting out recruitment needs, clarifying talent profiles, using different channels to search for candidates, screening and interviewing candidates, professional candidate evaluation and salary grading, offer negotiation and follow-up of back transfer onboarding, etc;
• Accumulate and update industry and talent insights, industry intelligence, and other related work, such as mapping and industry research insights, and discuss and align with business departments on issues and challenges in talent recruitment to ensure unified expectations from both or multiple parties, distinguish priorities, and achieve goals;
• Proactively think and improve the recruitment process and standards based on business and work development, optimize the efficiency of each link through the design of process mechanisms, continuously optimize and precipitate high-level recruitment processes, selection methodologies, and other work;
• According to the needs of work goals, coordinate various resources and mobilize the enthusiasm of all parties to solve various problems in the process of achieving goals;
• Based on the current situation and future business needs, analyze the current situation and needs of the management team, identify the development and retention of talents, and build a sustainable talent pool.

Requirement

• Honesty and integrity, with a bachelor's degree or above;
• English is preferred as working language;
• Willing to learn and able to apply what has been learned in a short period of time, drawing lessons from others, summarizing and applying problem-solving methods;
• Priority will be given to recruitment experience in at least two types of vocational positions, including sales, marketing, functions, and technology;
• Experience in headhunting companies is preferred.

• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process for technical positions, from sourcing and screening to offer negotiation and onboarding.
• Develop and execute comprehensive talent sourcing strategies to attract passive and active candidates for hard-to-fill roles.
• Partner closely with hiring managers to understand their talent needs, define job requirements, and develop effective recruitment plans.
• Utilize various sourcing channels, including LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, professional networks, and direct outreach.
• Conduct thorough candidate screening, including resume reviews, initial interviews, and technical assessments.
• Build and maintain a robust pipeline of qualified technical candidates across various disciplines (e.g., software engineering, data science, cybersecurity).
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with candidates, providing a positive candidate experience throughout the hiring process.
• Negotiate job offers and compensation packages with candidates, ensuring competitive and fair terms.
• Stay abreast of emerging technology trends and market insights to inform recruitment strategies.
• Track recruitment metrics and KPIs, providing regular reports on hiring progress, time-to-fill, and candidate quality.
• Contribute to employer branding initiatives and promote the client's organization as an employer of choice.
• Mentor and coach junior recruiters, sharing best practices in technical recruiting.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant employment laws and company policies.
• Actively participate in virtual networking events and industry meetups to expand professional networks.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure smooth onboarding of new hires.

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in technical recruitment and talent acquisition, preferably within a recruitment agency or RPO.
• Proven track record of successfully filling complex technical roles across various technology stacks.
• Extensive experience with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and recruitment CRM tools.
• In-depth knowledge of sourcing techniques, Boolean search strings, and online recruitment platforms.
• Excellent understanding of the technology landscape, including programming languages, frameworks, and IT infrastructure.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to build rapport and trust with both candidates and hiring managers.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple requisitions simultaneously.
• Self-motivated, results-oriented, and capable of working independently in a remote environment.
• Experience in diversity and inclusion recruiting practices is a plus.
• Familiarity with employment laws and regulations.

• Develop and execute strategic full-cycle recruitment plans for diverse roles.
• Source active and passive candidates using various online and offline channels.
• Conduct thorough candidate assessments, including interviews and skill evaluations.
• Manage and maintain the candidate pipeline within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
• Collaborate with hiring managers to define job requirements and create compelling job descriptions.
• Extend job offers and negotiate terms of employment.
• Ensure a positive and efficient candidate experience throughout the hiring process.
• Develop and implement employer branding initiatives to attract top talent.
• Analyze recruitment metrics and provide regular reports on key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Stay updated on labor market trends and innovative recruitment strategies.

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in talent acquisition and recruitment.
• Proven success in sourcing, interviewing, and hiring candidates for various roles, including specialized positions.
• Extensive experience with ATS platforms and recruitment marketing tools.
• Strong understanding of current employment law and best practices in recruitment.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build rapport and credibility with candidates and hiring managers.
• High level of organization and attention to detail.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, remote work environment.
• Strategic thinker with a proactive approach to talent acquisition.