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Emmanuel Kigen

@emmanuelkigen

People-first Talent Acquisition Specialist using data-driven HR practices to reduce time-to-hire and improve candidate experiences.

Kenya

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a role where I can run end-to-end talent acquisition, partner with stakeholders, and use people analytics to make faster, data-driven hiring decisions—ideally in a global, collaborative environment that values continuous improvement.

I’m a people-first HR and Talent Acquisition professional focused on full-cycle recruitment, onboarding support, HR administration, engagement, reporting, and employer branding. I’ve delivered measurable impact—reducing time-to-hire by 28% and supporting the placement of 20+ graduates into entry-level roles—by combining structured sourcing with data-informed decision-making.

In my current work, I help run global participant sourcing and recruitment execution through participant qualification, screening, scheduling, confirmations/reminders, and coordination across distributed teams and time zones. I maintain accurate records across ATS and relevant platforms while ensuring compliance with leadership policies and study guidelines.

Earlier roles strengthened my HR operations foundation through employer-branding campaigns (LinkedIn Recruiter, Glassdoor, Indeed), mentorship and HR audit/job-analysis work (including Patterson Points System), and HRIS integrity. I bring a strong interest in international Talent Acquisition, HR operations, and people analytics, and I’m excited to help organizations attract, assess, and retain top talent across local and global markets.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Recruiter Qualifier

Current

Voxel Maps

Dec 2025 - Present (6 months)

Prospected, sourced, and qualified research participants using field outreach and online channels, conducting phone screenings to confirm eligibility and fit. Managed scheduling, participant communications, ATS/study-platform recordkeeping, and protocol-aligned escalations to ensure attendance and compliance.

Scheduling coordination ATS Data Administration Compliance Documentation Recruitment Reporting

HR & Talent Associate

Rose Avenue Consulting Group

Nov 2024 - Oct 2025 (11 months)

Led end-to-end talent-acquisition strategies, reducing average time-to-hire by 28% within six months. Built employer-branding campaigns and launched a mentorship program that placed 20+ graduates into entry-level roles in under six months.

Full cycle Recruitment Employer Branding LinkedIn Recruiter Job Analysis

Administrative Assistant

Milele Tents and Events Company

Oct 2023 - Sep 2024 (11 months)

Centralized a digital filing system to streamline document collection and storage, improving document retrieval efficiency. Coordinated event logistics to reduce setup and teardown hours by 25%, while managing executive calendars, travel, and correspondence and supporting HR compliance initiatives.

Document Management Digital Filing Systems Event Coordination Travel Coordination Office Administration HR Compliance

Human Resource Intern

United Bank for Africa

Sep 2022 - Jan 2023 (4 months)

Supported full-cycle recruitment including screening, assessments, and interviews to help shorten time-to-hire for critical roles. Improved onboarding workflows and maintained HRIS/document integrity for 100% compliance in internal audits, while coordinating benefits and payroll for 200+ employees and boosting satisfaction scores by 12% through engagement initiatives.

Full cycle Recruitment HRIS Onboarding coordination Compliance Documentation Benefits Administration Payroll Coordination Employee Engagement training coordination