HR Generalist Job at Husk Power Systems

Husk Power Systems ("Husk") is an award-winning clean energy company serving rural India and Sub-Saharan Africa. In 2023, it was named “World’s Best Challenger Brand” in the energy industry and is a 3-time Global Cleantech 100 company. The company’s AI-powered rural energy platform provides 24/7 renewable power to rural households, commercial customers, institutions, and small factories.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: HR Generalist

Job Location: Abuja
Employment Type: Full time

Role Summary

• We are seeking a skilled Recruitment Specialist to assist in sourcing and managing top-notch talent.
• This role requires a dynamic, metric-driven candidate who has a passion for placing people into the jobs that suit them and is adaptive to different requirements and work settings.
• In this role, you will be responsible for determining job requirements, screening candidates, and forecasting hiring needs in line with

Key Responsibilities
General

• Consult with leaders, hiring managers, and the Assistant Manager, HR & Admin on position descriptions, requisition creation, compensation, and sourcing strategies.
• Research and recommend new sources for active and passive candidate recruiting.
• Oversee consistent compliance with established recruitment best practices and processes.
• Balance hiring needs and team capacity. Efficiently manage workload to ensure correct and timely hiring.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to understand job requirements and develop job descriptions and job specifications.
• Utilize various channels (job boards, social media, networking, etc.) to source potential candidates.
• Continuously develop networks/partnerships to actively build a database/pipeline of applicants and close qualified candidates.
• Determining selection criteria, hiring profiles, and job requirements for vacant positions.
• Talent sourcing through online career portals, recruitment sites, job boards, and social platforms, as well as print media, posters, and flyers, when required.
• Complete administrative tasks as required such as obtaining references from previous employers, obtaining background checks, and paperwork such as work status from applicants.
• Maintain candidate databases and ensure accurate and updated candidate records in the applicant tracking system (ATS).
• Provide support in HR-related activities. 

Required Skills & Attributes

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. Relevant HR Certification obtained would be advantageous.
• 3 -4 years of HR Recruiter or talent acquisition experience preferred.
• Previous internship or experience in HR or recruitment is a plus.
• Meticulous in documenting and reporting. Can create working processes and databases for building robust role pipelines.
• Ability to provide high-level talent acquisition and management support to various business units.
• Ability to drive engagement with relevant internal and external stakeholders.
• Clear and concise communication and presentation skills in both verbal and written contexts.
• Familiarity with recruitment processes and sourcing techniques is advantageous.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office and familiarity with applicant tracking systems (ATS) is desirable.
• Commitment to continuous process improvement in people strategies and initiatives.