Ian Nicholas Kariuki Raititi
Nairobi
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven HR professional with over 5 years of progressive experience in talent acquisition, recruitment coordination, and HR operations. Adept at designing and implementing comprehensive recruitment strategies, leveraging ATS systems, and streamlining HR processes. Strong analytical, stakeholder engagement, and project management skills with a passion for optimizing recruitment workflows and enhancing candidate experience.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Human Resources and Operations Manager
Upper Hill Dental Centre
10.2021 - Current
- Oversee HR and operational functions, managing a $840,000 annual budget and organizational assets
- Designed and implemented recruitment policies, improving talent sourcing and workforce planning
- Enhanced employee engagement and performance management through structured frameworks
- Implemented HRIS and automated HR processes to enhance efficiency and data integrity
Recruitment Specialist
The KPI Institute
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Managed end-to-end recruitment processes across 10 emerging markets, sourcing talent for IT functions
- Leveraged ATS and other sourcing platforms (LinkedIn, job boards) to streamline hiring
- Conducted proactive talent sourcing strategies, reducing recruitment turnaround time to under 30 days
- Successfully recruited for 10 positions across various countries, enhancing organizational capability
- Organized panel interviews for 50+ roles, managing assessments and candidate evaluations
Program Associate
HiiL Innovation Hub East Africa
01.2021 - 08.2021
- Led recruitment and selection of 100+ entrepreneurs for justice innovation initiatives
- Organized talent development programs, equipping entrepreneurs with business strategy skills
- Strengthened stakeholder relationships, securing funding grants for 10 projects
Talent Acquisition Coordinator - ACE
Tata Consultancy Services
07.2019 - 03.2021
- Managed recruitment for 13 global Fortune 500 companies across Latin America, Europe, and Asia
- Spearheaded end-to-end recruitment, including job posting, screening, and interview facilitation
- Implemented ATS and online assessments, reducing time-to-hire by 30% and improving efficiency
- Led global talent acquisition projects, hiring 66 international associates and achieving a 98% candidate satisfaction rate
Recruitment Associate
PAWAME Limited
05.2019 - 07.2019
- Led recruitment efforts for the expansion of a solar energy company, filling 24 key roles across 7 counties
- Implemented efficient talent acquisition channels, improving hiring processes and employee retention
- Managed onboarding programs to integrate new hires smoothly into company operations
Education
Master of Science - Management and Organization Development
USIU - Africa
Nairobi, Nairobi Province, Kenya10-2024
Bachelor of Arts - International Relations, Marketing
USIU - Africa
Nairobi, Nairobi Province, Kenya09-2019
Skills
- Talent Acquisition & Sourcing
- Recruitment Strategy & Process Optimization
- Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) Management
- Candidate Engagement & Experience
- Interview Coordination & Panel Management
- Data Analytics & Recruitment Metrics
- HR Policy Implementation
- Stakeholder Engagement & Management
- Onboarding & Employee Engagement
- HR Information Systems (HRIS)
Certification
- Tech Recruiter (LinkedIn Learning)
Languages
English
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Recruitment Specialist
The KPI Institute
05.2022 - 08.2022
Human Resources and Operations Manager
Upper Hill Dental Centre
10.2021 - Current
Program Associate
HiiL Innovation Hub East Africa
01.2021 - 08.2021
Talent Acquisition Coordinator - ACE
Tata Consultancy Services
07.2019 - 03.2021
Recruitment Associate
PAWAME Limited
05.2019 - 07.2019
Master of Science - Management and Organization Development
USIU - Africa
Bachelor of Arts - International Relations, Marketing
USIU - Africa
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