Associate Talent Acquisition Intern at Smart Africa Group

About us

SmartLab Limited is the Innovation wing of Smart Africa Group. It helps connect Learners, Startups, companies, and investors to foster groundbreaking solutions for the community in Africa and beyond. SmartLab is on a mission to foster innovative solutions from corporations’ startups and youth that solve challenges within the African region. We envision the culmination of youths, startups, and corporations changing the African business community with ingenuity and innovation

Job Summary

We are seeking a talented and dedicated Talent Acquisition Coordinator to join our team. As a Talent Acquisition Coordinator, you will play a vital role in supporting and improving our talent department acquisition efforts. Your responsibilities will involve providing essential administrative assistance to our recruiting team, including crafting job descriptions and maintaining candidate databases. We value familiarity with various recruiting strategies, such as sourcing, screening, and interviewing methods. Your contributions will help us ensure a seamless hiring process and attract and retain high-performing employees who align with our company's goals. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about talent acquisition and eager to make a significant impact. If you are detail-oriented, organized, and possess strong interpersonal skills, we would love to meet you. Join our team and be a part of our ongoing success in building a talented and thriving workforce.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the recruitment and onboarding of students, professionals, and corporate clients for SmartLab Learning Schools.
• Support the development and execution of the mentorship program, ensuring meaningful engagement between students and industry professionals.
• Conduct outreach to communities, universities, organizations, and potential partners to expand SmartLab’s talent network.
• Assist in organizing career fairs, networking events, and talent development programs.
• Help manage student and alumni engagement initiatives, including newsletters, social media content, and online community management.
• Craft and update job descriptions
• Prepare job offer letters
• Conduct compensation and benefits analyses for various roles
• Organize candidates’ data (e.g. resumes, assignments and contact details) in internal databases

• Design candidate experience surveys and analyze feedback
• Perform background and reference checks
• Coordinate interviews and contact applicants, as needed
• Prepare reports on new hire metrics (e.g. time-to-fill, time-to-hire and source of hire)
• Organize our employee referral process, including asking for referrals and managing bonus requests
• Assist with new hire onboarding (e.g. preparing necessary paperwork and scheduling trainings)

Requirements

• Work experience as a Talent Acquisition Coordinator, HR Assistant or similar role
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Interest in talent development, mentorship, and career services.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and/or HR management tools is an added advantage.
• Familiarity with Applicant Tracking Systems and resume databases
• Basic knowledge of labor legislation
• Experience using professional social networks (LinkedIn, in particular)
• Excellent organizational skills
• BSc degree in Human Resources Management, Organizational Psychology or relevant field