Recruitment Analyst

Recruitment Specialist

Job Purpose The Recruitment Analyst will support the Talent Acquisition function by providing accurate recruitment data, analytics, reporting, and operational insights to improve hiring efficiency and workforce planning. The role will work closely with recruiters and hiring managers to track recruitment activities, identify bottlenecks, and provide data-driven recommendations. Key Responsibilities Maintain accurate and up-to-date recruitment data across all vacancies and recruitment channels. Track and report key Talent Acquisition metrics, including Time to Fill, Time to Hire, Cost per Hire, Quality of Hire, Source of Hire, Offer Acceptance Rate, and recruitment funnel conversion. Develop and maintain recruitment dashboards and periodic management reports. Analyse recruitment data to identify trends, bottlenecks, gaps, and opportunities for process improvement. Monitor recruitment activities against agreed SLAs and hiring timelines. Track requisitions from approval through sourcing, assessment, selection, offer, and onboarding. Analyse the effectiveness of sourcing channels and provide insights on the most productive sources of candidates and hires. Support recruitment forecasting and workforce planning by providing relevant hiring data and trends. Prepare weekly, monthly, and ad-hoc Talent Acquisition reports for HR and business stakeholders. Maintain recruitment trackers, candidate pipelines, and recruitment databases with a high level of data accuracy and confidentiality. Support the Talent Acquisition team with recruitment audits and data validation. Collaborate with recruiters and hiring managers to ensure timely updates on recruitment status and hiring requirements. Provide data-driven insights to support continuous improvement of the recruitment process and candidate experience. Support other HR analytics and Talent Acquisition projects as required. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Time to Fill Time to Hire Cost per Hire Quality of Hire Source of Hire Offer Acceptance Rate Recruitment SLA Compliance Recruitment Data Accuracy Hiring Funnel Conversion Rate Timeliness and accuracy of recruitment reports Qualifications & Experience Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Statistics, Economics, Mathematics, Data Analytics, or a related field. 2 - 4 years' experience in Recruitment/Talent Acquisition, HR Analytics, Recruitment Operations, or a related analytical role. Experience within an FMCG, manufacturing, retail, or other high-volume recruitment environment is an advantage. Practical experience working with recruitment data, trackers, dashboards, and reports. Technical Skills: Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, formulas, data validation, and data analysis. Experience developing recruitment dashboards using Excel and/or Power BI is an advantage. Familiarity with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and HR information systems. Ability to analyse and present recruitment data in a clear and business-friendly manner. Understanding of recruitment metrics and Talent Acquisition processes. Core Competencies: Analytical and problem-solving skills Strong attention to detail Data accuracy and integrity Reporting and presentation skills Stakeholder management Organisation and time management Confidentiality and professionalism Ability to work with large volumes of data Continuous improvement mindset Strong communication skills Personal Attributes: The ideal candidate should be data-driven, detail-oriented, commercially aware, organised, and proactive, with the ability to translate recruitment data into meaningful insights that support business decisions.