Talent Acquisition Specialist

1. Objectives

The Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for executing end-to-end recruitment activities for non-driver positions in the Kazakhstan market, ensuring timely and high-quality hiring to support GSM Global’s business and operational objectives.

2. Key Responsibilities

A. Recruitment Execution

• Manage the full recruitment process for assigned vacancies, including:
• Sourcing
• Screening
• Interview coordination
• Candidate assessment
• Offer preparation
• Onboarding support
• Ensure recruitment activities are completed within agreed timelines and hiring targets.
• Maintain a strong pipeline of qualified candidates for current and future hiring needs.

B. Candidate Sourcing & Talent Pipeline

• Utilize multiple sourcing channels including job portals, LinkedIn, employee referrals, recruitment agencies, universities, and networking activities.
• Proactively identify and approach potential candidates for difficult-to-fill positions.
• Build and maintain talent pools for key functions and recurring hiring demands.

C. Stakeholder & Candidate Management

• Coordinate closely with Hiring Managers to understand job requirements and hiring expectations.
• Provide regular recruitment updates and candidate market insights to stakeholders.
• Ensure a professional and positive candidate experience throughout the hiring process.

D. Recruitment Operations & Reporting

• Maintain accurate recruitment data, candidate records, and hiring reports.
• Support recruitment tracking and reporting including:
• Number of hires
• Time-to-hire
• Offer acceptance rate
• Recruitment pipeline status
• Ensure compliance with internal recruitment procedures and local labor regulations.

E. Employer Branding & Recruitment Initiatives

• Support employer branding activities and recruitment campaigns in the Kazakhstan market.
• Participate in job fairs, university partnerships, and recruitment events when required.
• Contribute ideas to improve recruitment processes, sourcing effectiveness, and candidate engagement.

3. Qualifications & Competencies

• Education & Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 2–4 years of experience in recruitment or talent acquisition.
• Experience in fast-paced or international working environments is preferred.
• Experience recruiting for corporate, operational, or support functions is an advantage.

Skills & Capabilities

• Strong sourcing and recruitment coordination skills.
• Good communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple vacancies simultaneously.
• Familiar with recruitment platforms, ATS systems, and LinkedIn sourcing.
• Detail-oriented with good reporting and organizational skills.
• Fluent in English; Russian and/or Kazakh is a strong advantage.

4. Key Success Indicators

• Number of successful hires and onboarding completion.
• Hiring target fulfillment rate.
• Time-to-hire performance.
• Candidate quality and probation retention.
• Hiring Manager satisfaction.
• Recruitment pipeline and reporting accuracy.