Talent Acquisition Specialist
- Foreshore, Cape Town
- R25,000-35,000 per month
- Contract
- Full-time
- Work closely with hiring managers to define job descriptions, qualifications, and interview processes that are aligned with the company's strategic goals
- Screen, and assess candidates using a variety of methods, such as CV reviews, interviews, and skills assessments
- Coordinate and schedule interviews, ensuring a seamless experience for both candidates and interviewers
- Conduct thorough reference and background checks
- Provide guidance to hiring managers on best practices for interviewing, candidate evaluation, and selection
- Manage multiple open positions simultaneously, adhering to timelines and ensuring timely communication with stakeholders
- Manage relationships with external recruitment agencies
- Ensures that a diverse pool of candidates is sourced and considered for each role
- Reduce time-to-fill metrics by implementing efficient recruitment processes and leveraging technology where applicable
- Collaborate with People Operations and Finance teams to ensure alignment between hiring plans and budget constraints
- Monitor and manage recruitment-related expenses, reporting on budget adherence and providing insights for optimisation
- Negotiate packages with candidates
- Degree / Diploma in Human Resources Management or an equivalent business degree
- Minimum 3 years of experience in talent acquisition or recruitment
- Previous experience within the Information Technology sector - hiring Software Developers, Engineers, Sales and Operations
- Proven experience managing the talent acquisition life cycle (full end-to-end recruitment process)
- Previous experience in any ATS is preferred
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent knowledge of Google suite is a must for this role
- Gmail, Sheets and Google Docs
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to prioritise tasks and delegate where needed
- Ability to work on multiple roles and searches at the same time
- Excellent time management skills, and ability to meet deadlines
- Adequate change management skills
- High ethical and confidentiality standards