Experienced Recruitment Lead
Flare, Kenya
Job Description
Rescue.co is a fast-growing tech startup building the emergency response of the future. Our 24-hour rescue.co Dispatch Center provides lifesaving services to millions of Kenyans, and our platform powers emergency response for SOS and EMS applications.
Our vision is that emergency response is only minutes away, no matter where you are or who you are. Over the last five years, we've built and deployed a lifesaving platform and assembled the largest network of ambulances and first responders in East Africa. Our platform has reduced response times by over 80%, saving thousands of lives from previously impossible situations. We are expanding our operations and looking for passionate, hardworking, and effective team members to spearhead this next growth phase.
We are 40+ business, finance, amp; ops specialists, software engineers, and emergency dispatchers based in Nairobi and operating throughout Kenya, with plans to expand rapidly to other countries from 2023. We are a goal-driven, results-oriented team that continuously improves our technologies and dispatch operations. We value consistency, community, alignment, and curiosity.
The Role
We are on a mission to build a talented team that drives our organization's success, and we are looking for an Experienced Recruitment Lead. In this role, you will assist the management team with coordinating interviews, processing candidate applications, and providing essential support. This is a short-term contract position with the potential for extension based on performance and business needs.
- Process candidate applications and maintain accurate records in our recruitment tracking system.
- Continuously and systematically screen CVs and assessments based on pre-defined criteria with 100% accuracy.
- Pre-screen candidates on Zoom/video chat or in-person meetings where needed/instructed for specified candidate pre-qualification.
- Administer and review candidate assessments.
- Coordinate and schedule interviews with candidates and hiring managers.
- Provide administrative support to the management team, including taking notes during interviews, recording interviews and creating prep documents before interviews.
- Manage the recruitment tracking system and respond to inquiries promptly.
- Assist with other recruitment-related tasks as needed.
- Liaise with external recruiters or use recruitment platforms to find needed talent proactively.
Requirements
- 2+ years experience in recruitment at a fast-growing organization.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills, with the ability to multitask and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Must be a proactive and motivated self-starter.
- Experience with recruiting tracking systems, assessment platforms and tech savvy.
- BA/BS degree or equivalent experience.
Benefits
- Mission-driven team amp; work; a chance to work on the live and action-packed lifesaving platform
- A fun work environment in our Nairobi office
- Unlimited vacation days
- Healthcare coverage for you and your family
- Ambulance cover and Roadside Assistance by rescue.co
- Life insurance
- Free daily lunch in the office
- Laptop
To apply, please share only a 1-page CV. Any CVs longer than 1-page will not be considered.