Specialist, Talent Acquisition (Full-Time)

Location: MTN Ghana – Accra, Ghana
Vacancy Ref No: MTNGH-HR-002-2026
Application Deadline: 23rd February 2026

Company Profile

MTN Ghana is a leading telecommunications organization committed to delivering innovative digital solutions that empower individuals and businesses. As part of a multinational group operating across diverse markets, MTN Ghana fosters a high-performance culture driven by ethical leadership, inclusion, collaboration, and customer centricity. The organization prioritizes Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles and embraces best-in-class HR practices within a unionized and multi-regulated operating environment.

Job Context

The Specialist, Talent Acquisition will operate within:

• A multi-regulated and unionized environment

• A multinational structure guided by HR Group best practices

• A performance-driven, culturally diverse workforce

• A regionalized operating model with localization objectives

• A matrixed, projectized structure with evolving ways of working

• A business culture where partnerships are central

• An environment where ESG principles are prioritized

Job Summary

The Specialist, Talent Acquisition will manage and coordinate end-to-end recruitment activities to ensure the timely attraction, assessment, and hiring of high-quality talent. The role holder will deliver data-driven recruitment operations, ensure compliance with internal and external regulations, strengthen employer branding initiatives, and support workforce planning efforts in alignment with business strategy.

Key Responsibilities

1. End-to-End Recruitment Coordination

• Coordinate recruitment processes from requisition approval through offer stage and on boarding handover.

• Ensure seamless hiring experiences that minimize delays and enhance candidate satisfaction.

• Partner with hiring managers to clarify job requirements and timelines.

2. Job Posting and Sourcing Strategies

• Coordinate job postings across appropriate platforms.

• Implement effective sourcing strategies to attract diverse, high-caliber talent.

• Leverage modern sourcing tools and talent databases to strengthen candidate pipelines.

3. Screening, Interviews, and Assessments

• Conduct candidate screenings, interviews, and assessments.

• Perform reference and background checks.

• Apply structured evaluation methods to ensure objective, high-quality selection decisions.

4. Recruitment Data Management

• Maintain accurate recruitment data across ATS, HRIS, and reporting trackers.

• Ensure data integrity for decision-making, audits, and compliance requirements.

5. Recruitment Reporting and Monitoring

• Prepare regular and ad-hoc reports including:

  • Time-to-hire

  • Cost-to-hire

  • Vacancy aging

  • Source effectiveness

  • Diversity metrics

• Monitor Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and escalate potential delays or risks to the Manager, HR Operations.

• Provide insights to optimize recruitment strategies and improve operational efficiency.

6. Compliance Management

• Ensure recruitment processes comply with company policies, labour legislation, and regulatory requirements.

• Safeguard process integrity and minimize legal risks.

7. Workforce Planning Support & Talent Pool Management

• Provide hiring trends, pipeline analytics, and capacity insights to support workforce planning.

• Proactively build and maintain talent pools for mission-critical and high-impact roles.

• Reduce time-to-fill through proactive talent mapping and succession support.

8. Pre-Employment Checks and Documentation

• Coordinate per-employment checks and required documentation professionally and efficiently.

• Facilitate a smooth transition from offer acceptance to on boarding.

9. On boarding Support

• Partner with the Learning & Development team to ensure effective on boarding handover.

• Promote early engagement and integration of new hires.

10. Employer Branding

• Support and coordinate employer branding initiatives.

• Strengthen MTN Ghana’s positioning as an employer of choice.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Social Sciences, or a related field.

Professional Certifications & Training

• Recruitment certifications (e.g., LinkedIn Talent Solutions, SHRM, CIPD) will be an advantage.

• Training in recruitment best practices, labour legislation, and HR systems.

• Proficiency in Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and modern sourcing tools.

Experience

• Minimum of 3–5 years’ experience in talent acquisition or recruitment operations.

• Demonstrated experience managing end-to-end recruitment processes in medium to large organizations.

• Proven expertise in recruitment reporting and data management.

Professional & Technical Competencies

• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving capability

• Excellent negotiation and influencing skills

• High attention to detail

• Ability to thrive in fast-paced, evolving environments

• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills

• Effective stakeholder management and collaboration

• Conflict management and accountability

• Strategic and global mindset

• High integrity, ethical standards, and trustworthiness

• Strong planning, prioritization, and knowledge-sharing skills

• Passion for building high-performing and inclusive teams

Values & Behaviors

The successful candidate must demonstrate and live the MTN Values:

• Lead with Care

• Collaborate with Agility

• Serve with Respect

• Can Do with Integrity

• Act with Inclusion

Must consistently exhibit the MTN Vital Behaviors:

• Complete Candor

• Complete Accountability

• Active Collaboration

• Get It Done

How to Apply

Qualified applicants should:

• Indicate Vacancy Ref No: MTNGH-HR-002-2026 as the email subject.

• Ensure their CV is saved in their full name before submission.

• Submit applications on or before 23rd February 2026.

Applications without the correct subject line and properly saved CVs will be automatically disqualified.