Talent Acquisition Specialist

HelloKindred

Johannesburg, Gauteng
Contract
Full-time

17 days ago
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Company DescriptionWho is HelloKindred?HelloKindred are specialists in staffing marketing, creative and technology roles, offering a range of talent solutions that can be delivered on-site, remotely or hybrid.Our vision is to make work accessible and people’s lives better. We do this by disrupting traditional employment barriers – connecting ambitious talent to flexible opportunities with trusted brands.Job DescriptionOur client whose purpose and ambition are achieved through a pioneering business model is seeking an experienced Talent Acquisition Specialist to join their Marketing Services department. The successful candidate needs to be a dynamic, well rounded Talent Acquisition Specialist. The incumbent is required to partner with the business to fill current and upcoming vacancies. This is a fast-moving, diverse environment and the role provides exposure to the greater Marketing business as well as Marketing Exco. This role will be supported by an Administrator.Vacancy management

Writing, compiling and maintaining job specifications that accurately represent the responsibilities of the role.
Posting adverts on the HR system and screening applicants.
Providing the Line Manager with key market related insights for positions (industry research).
Participating in interviews with Line Managers for staff to Deputy General Manager level roles.
Liaising with Line Managers to ensure that the correct recruitment process is adhered to.
Liaising with management and candidates to set up interviews/assessments.
Facilitating skills tests when necessary.
Providing feedback to candidates.
Drawing up contracts and transfer letters as well as taking new employees through the documentation.
Partnering with the department to achieve the required transformation plan.
Ensuring adherence to set standards and processes.
Headhunting candidates for scarce skills.
Contributing and driving transformation commitments and strategies.
Providing regular vacancy updates and presentations to Exco.

Forecasting

Building talent pools for scarce/critical skills.
Liaising with Line Managers to forecast recruitment needs for the future, beyond six months.

Post hire review

Suggest enhancements/refinements to the process based on key learnings and insights.
Analyse recruitment data to identify areas of opportunity.
Measuring and reporting on the success of recruitment through established metrics.

Onboarding

Ensuring that all candidates are successfully onboarded on the system.
Partnering with Line Managers to design and implement an effective onboarding process for the first few weeks of joining.
Monitoring and measuring the effectiveness of the onboarding programme.
Adapting the process where required.

Administration

Collecting and checking HR data.
Administering all recruitment and on boarding tasks as needed.
Maintaining tracking mechanisms.
Drafting recruitment reports aligned to the needs of the department/s.

Qualifications

Atleast 5 years of experience in Recruitment, preferably in Marketing or the equivalent function.
Preference will be given to candidates with atleast 1 year experience in a recruitment agency.
You must have completed or be studying towards a tertiary qualification (NQF, level 7 equivalent).
Ability to position and communicate messages clearly.
Observant and detail orientated.
Have a competitive drive to work hard and perform on the job.
You must be convincing and have the ability to influence.
You must be proactive and take initiative.
You must have a positive and enthusiastic attitude.

Additional InformationPlease note that only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.Candidates must be legally authorized to live and work in the country the position is based in, without requiring sponsorship.We appreciate your interest in this opportunity. Please note only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.HelloKindred is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status.

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