Recruitment Officer
Advertised: 01 July 2026
IBSUniversity
Recruitment | National Capital District
Recruitment Officer
Position Title: Recruitment Officer
Department: People & Culture
Location: IBSUniversity, 11 Mile Campus
Reports To: Recruitment Manager
Employment Type: Full-Time
Position Overview
The Recruitment Officer is responsible for managing and executing the end-to-end recruitment
process to attract, select, and onboard top talent for IBSUniversity. This role requires building strong
relationships with hiring managers, developing innovative sourcing strategies, and ensuring a positive
candidate experience to support the university's strategic goals. The officer also manages labor and
immigration processes for expatriates and their dependents.
Key Responsibilities
1. Recruitment Planning and Strategy
- Collaborate with department heads to understand current and future workforce
requirements. - Develop job descriptions and specifications in consultation with hiring managers.
- Create and implement recruitment plans to attract a diverse pool of qualified
candidates. - Stay updated on market trends to adjust strategies for hard-to-fill or critical roles.
2. Sourcing and Advertising
- Develop and execute creative sourcing strategies to identify potential candidates
through online job boards, social media platforms, recruitment agencies, and
employee referrals. - Design and post engaging job advertisements to attract quality candidates.
- Build and maintain a talent pipeline for current and future hiring needs.
3. Screening and Selection
- Review applications and shortlist candidates based on qualifications, experience, and
role requirements. - Conduct initial phone screenings to assess candidate suitability.
- Schedule, coordinate, and participate in interviews with hiring managers and panel
members. - Administer pre-employment assessments and conduct reference and background
checks.
4. Offer Management and Onboarding
- Prepare and negotiate employment offers in alignment with organizational policies.
- Coordinate the onboarding process for new hires, ensuring all documentation and
orientation requirements are met. - Liaise with payroll and other departments to ensure a seamless transition for new
employees.
5. Candidate Experience
- Ensure timely communication with candidates throughout the recruitment process.
- Provide constructive feedback to unsuccessful candidates when requested.
- Promote IBS University as an employer of choice by delivering a positive candidate
experience.
6. Reporting and Metrics
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date recruitment records.
- Generate reports on recruitment metrics, including time-to-hire, cost-per-hire, and
candidate satisfaction. - Evaluate the effectiveness of recruitment efforts and recommend improvements.
7. Compliance
- Ensure recruitment practices comply with employment laws and university policies.
- Maintain confidentiality of sensitive candidate and organizational information.
8. Labor and Immigration Processes
- Manage expatriate recruitment, including coordination of work permits and visas for
new hires, their dependents, and existing expatriate staff and their dependents. - Handle renewals of work permits and visas for expatriate staff and dependents in a
timely manner. - Fast-track work permits and visas through networks and other creative solutions to
minimize delays. - Liaise with government authorities and agencies to ensure compliance with labor
and immigration regulations.
Key Qualifications and Skills
Education/Qualification
- Bachelor’s degree/Diploma in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
Experience - Proven experience in end-to-end recruitment, preferably in higher education or a similar
industry. - Familiarity with labor and immigration processes for expatriates and their dependents is an
advantage.
Skills and Competencies
- Strong understanding of recruitment and selection processes.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in sourcing candidates through various channels.
- Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to handle multiple
priorities. - Attention to detail and problem-solving ability.
- Ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Time-to-hire for each position.
- Cost-per-hire relative to budget.
- Quality of hires based on performance and retention metrics.
- Candidate satisfaction scores from surveys or feedback.
- Recruitment process adherence to policies and timelines.
- Timely and efficient processing of work permits and visas.
Working Conditions
- Full-time role based at IBSUniversity, with occasional travel for recruitment fairs and events.
- Ability to work extended hours during peak recruitment periods.
To Apply
To apply, email your CV and other relevant documentation to [email protected]. Please include the Job ID "#27597" in the email's subject to ensure your application is processed.
More information
Job ID: #27597
Industry: Recruitment
Location: National Capital District, Papua New Guinea
Company: IBSUniversity
Company Description: The Institute of Business Studies (IBS), from its’ humble beginning in 1987 as an arm of Nades & Associates primarily providing revision classes for the needs of Papua New Guinea Institute of Accountants (now CPA PNG), has evolved into a private University level Institution over the last 38 years. Today we are in one of the largest business schools in the country and off degree programmes in the fields of Accounting & Finance, Business & Management, Economics & Development Studies and Information Technology. We also continue to provide study pathways for grade 10 & 12 school leavers including industry accreditations for those seasoned professionals who want to get certified in their field. Our success is the fruits of our dedicated team committed to making a difference in Papua New Guinea, through their efforts to help educate current and future citizens on Papua New Guinea.
Company Website: https://ibsu.ac.pg
Source: www.pngworkforce.com