Job Details
Department: Human Resources
Grade: G7/ G6
Reports To: Country Head of Talent Acquisition
Location: Karachi
Job Description
Responsible for managing the end-to-end talent acquisition process (planning, sourcing, selection, hiring, pre-joining) for the country’s entry level talent programmes, including:
• International Graduate Programme
• Consumer Banking Fast Track Programme
• Global Technology & Operations Management Trainee Programme
• Local & Group Internship Programme.
Key Roles & Responsibilities
The role holder will develop appropriate local talent acquisition strategies (aligned with global strategies) to deliver the country targets for the above programmes, ensuring the right candidates are recruited, at the right time, at the right price.
Targets, budgets & governance
• Partner with the business, HR Relationship Managers and Business HR to understand the talent acquisition needs / pipeline over the next 12 – 18 months and agree target hiring numbers for programmes in the country / region
• Establish local talent acquisition budget forecasts for each programme and intake (including marketing and attraction strategy and plans), obtaining approvals and managing within or under budget
• Ensure compliance with relevant operational and people risk controls, and employment legislation
• Escalate any issues and risks, as appropriate so that they can be appropriately tracked and managed
• Provide ad hoc support to the Regional / Country Head, Talent Acquisition, as required
Qualifications & Skills
Proven recruitment experience (in-house or search firm / consultancy) with a track record of successfully recruiting / placing graduate and / or MBA candidates, preferably within a financial services environment. Good technical understanding of graduate & MBA market and process
• Able to deal with high recruitment volumes as well as more specialist junior vacancies, managing multiple vacancies at any time across a variety of disciplines
• Excellent communication and influencing skills at all levels, enabling the role holder to build credibility quickly, effectively relate to graduates / post graduates / the business and successfully position Standard Chartered Bank with candidates
• Ability to see the ‘big picture’ and operate strategically, whilst simultaneously working on the details
• Flexible approach to work, including a willingness to “roll up his/her sleeves” when necessary to get the job done. Flexible approach to hours (attendance at evening events (careers fairs etc) may be required)
• Proven ability to work with and through others to achieve shared goals. Experience of building networks and relationships both internally and externally, locally and internationally (with colleagues, institutions, recruitment suppliers etc)
• Track record of working in a very organized way, multi-tasking, prioritising, managing data, and setting and achieving deadlines (both short and long term)
• Able to deal assertively with conflict, and remain positive when under pressure
• Experience of researching, analysing and utilising recruitment best practice / management information
• Knowledge of / exposure to relevant employment legislation (e.g. data protection)
Preferred
• Proven track record as an effective manager of a small sized team, coaching, managing and engaging the team to deliver high performance
• Knowledge of HR databases (e.g. PeopleSoft)
• Expertise in developing talent acquisition strategies
• Proven experience in working in a complex matrix, with a broad base of cultures, dealing with demanding and fast-paced client groups
• Technical knowledge of banking / divisions
Department: Human Resources
Grade: G7/ G6
Reports To: Country Head of Talent Acquisition
Location: Karachi
Job Description
Responsible for managing the end-to-end talent acquisition process (planning, sourcing, selection, hiring, pre-joining) for the country’s entry level talent programmes, including:
• International Graduate Programme
• Consumer Banking Fast Track Programme
• Global Technology & Operations Management Trainee Programme
• Local & Group Internship Programme.
Key Roles & Responsibilities
The role holder will develop appropriate local talent acquisition strategies (aligned with global strategies) to deliver the country targets for the above programmes, ensuring the right candidates are recruited, at the right time, at the right price.
Targets, budgets & governance
• Partner with the business, HR Relationship Managers and Business HR to understand the talent acquisition needs / pipeline over the next 12 – 18 months and agree target hiring numbers for programmes in the country / region
• Establish local talent acquisition budget forecasts for each programme and intake (including marketing and attraction strategy and plans), obtaining approvals and managing within or under budget
• Ensure compliance with relevant operational and people risk controls, and employment legislation
• Escalate any issues and risks, as appropriate so that they can be appropriately tracked and managed
• Provide ad hoc support to the Regional / Country Head, Talent Acquisition, as required
Qualifications & Skills
Proven recruitment experience (in-house or search firm / consultancy) with a track record of successfully recruiting / placing graduate and / or MBA candidates, preferably within a financial services environment. Good technical understanding of graduate & MBA market and process
• Able to deal with high recruitment volumes as well as more specialist junior vacancies, managing multiple vacancies at any time across a variety of disciplines
• Excellent communication and influencing skills at all levels, enabling the role holder to build credibility quickly, effectively relate to graduates / post graduates / the business and successfully position Standard Chartered Bank with candidates
• Ability to see the ‘big picture’ and operate strategically, whilst simultaneously working on the details
• Flexible approach to work, including a willingness to “roll up his/her sleeves” when necessary to get the job done. Flexible approach to hours (attendance at evening events (careers fairs etc) may be required)
• Proven ability to work with and through others to achieve shared goals. Experience of building networks and relationships both internally and externally, locally and internationally (with colleagues, institutions, recruitment suppliers etc)
• Track record of working in a very organized way, multi-tasking, prioritising, managing data, and setting and achieving deadlines (both short and long term)
• Able to deal assertively with conflict, and remain positive when under pressure
• Experience of researching, analysing and utilising recruitment best practice / management information
• Knowledge of / exposure to relevant employment legislation (e.g. data protection)
Preferred
• Proven track record as an effective manager of a small sized team, coaching, managing and engaging the team to deliver high performance
• Knowledge of HR databases (e.g. PeopleSoft)
• Expertise in developing talent acquisition strategies
• Proven experience in working in a complex matrix, with a broad base of cultures, dealing with demanding and fast-paced client groups
• Technical knowledge of banking / divisions
