Course Details

Talent Acquisition and Recruitment for HR Professionals Training Course

INTRODUCTION

Talent acquisition and recruitment are critical components of modern Human Resource (HR) management, enabling organizations to attract, assess, and hire top talent. This Talent Acquisition and Recruitment for HR Professionals Training Course  equips HR professionals with the knowledge, skills, and tools needed to create effective recruitment strategies, streamline hiring processes, and align talent acquisition with organizational goals.

Participants will explore key concepts, including employer branding, sourcing strategies, candidate experience, and recruitment analytics. The course also incorporates emerging trends, such as the use of artificial intelligence (AI), social media, and data-driven recruitment practices. Designed with real-world case studies and hands-on exercises, this training ensures HR professionals are well-prepared to meet current and future talent acquisition challenges.

 DURATION

5 days

TARGET AUDIENCE

This course is ideal for:

• HR Professionals responsible for recruitment and hiring.
• Talent Acquisition Specialists seeking to improve their skills.
• Recruitment Managers and team leads.
• HR Business Partners involved in workforce planning.
• HR Generalists looking to expand their knowledge in recruitment.
• Recruitment Consultants and agency professionals.
• Talent Development Professionals aligning acquisition with organizational growth.
• Hiring Managers seeking to optimize recruitment strategies.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

By the end of the course, participants will:

• Understand the principles of talent acquisition and its role in organizational success.
• Develop effective recruitment strategies to attract and retain top talent.
• Enhance the candidate experience to build a strong employer brand.
• Utilize sourcing tools and techniques to identify high-quality candidates.
• Master interviewing and assessment techniques to make informed hiring decisions.
• Learn to implement data-driven recruitment using analytics and metrics.
• Explore the role of technology in recruitment, including AI and automation.
• Align talent acquisition strategies with broader HR and business objectives.
• Address diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in hiring practices.
• Gain practical insights through real-world case studies and hands-on activities.

COURSE CONTENT

Module 1: Fundamentals of Talent Acquisition

• Understanding the talent acquisition lifecycle.
• Strategic workforce planning and its link to recruitment.
• Difference between talent acquisition and traditional recruitment.
• The evolving role of HR in talent acquisition.

Module 2: Employer Branding and Candidate Attraction

• Building a compelling employer brand.
• Leveraging social media and digital platforms for talent attraction.
• Strategies for creating job postings that attract the right talent.
• Communicating company values and culture to potential candidates.

Module 3: Sourcing Strategies and Tools

• Effective sourcing methods: job boards, social recruiting, and referrals.
• Using LinkedIn, job portals, and other sourcing platforms.
• Leveraging AI and recruitment software for candidate sourcing.
• Building and managing talent pipelines for future hiring needs.

Module 4: Recruitment Process Design

• Designing an efficient recruitment process.
• Screening and shortlisting techniques for high-volume recruitment.
• Managing internal and external recruitment channels.
• Enhancing collaboration between HR and hiring managers.

Module 5: Interviewing and Candidate Assessment

• Structured vs. unstructured interviews.
• Behavioral and competency-based interviewing techniques.
• Using psychometric tests and assessment centers.
• Avoiding biases in the hiring process.

Module 6: Candidate Experience and Engagement

• Importance of candidate experience in recruitment success.
• Strategies to improve communication during the hiring process.
• Managing rejection and maintaining candidate relationships.
• Ensuring a seamless onboarding experience for new hires.

Module 7: Recruitment Analytics and Metrics

• Key recruitment metrics: time-to-hire, cost-per-hire, and quality-of-hire.
• Using analytics to measure and improve recruitment effectiveness.
• Leveraging data for decision-making and strategy development.
• Case studies: Applying analytics in real-world recruitment scenarios.

Module 8: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in Recruitment

• Importance of DEI in talent acquisition.
• Developing inclusive job descriptions and recruitment strategies.
• Overcoming unconscious bias in hiring decisions.
• Measuring and tracking diversity metrics.

Module 9: Practical Workshop – Crafting Talent Acquisition Strategies

• Group exercise: Developing a recruitment strategy for a case study organization.
• Identifying sourcing channels, key metrics, and evaluation techniques.
• Presenting recruitment strategies and receiving feedback.
• Best practices for implementation and continuous improvement

CERTIFICATION

• Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with Macskills Training and Development Institute Certificate

TRAINING VENUE

• Training will be held at Macskills Training Centre. We also tailor make the training upon request at different locations across the world.

AIRPORT PICK UP AND ACCOMMODATION

• Airport pick up and accommodation is arranged upon request

TERMS OF PAYMENT

• Payment should be made to Macskills Development Institute bank account before the start of the training and receipts sent to info@macskillsdevelopment.com