Talent Acquisition Lead

7 months ago


Johannesburg, South Africa Dream Hotels and Resorts Full time

**As a Talent Acquisition Lead, you will work together with the other People Team members & Leads across the business. You will have the opportunity to work in diverse areas of talent acquisition and talent management, handling various tasks from identifying, attracting, assessing, retaining and advancing internal and external talent. The Talent Acquisition Lead you will play a crucial role in identifying, attracting, and acquiring top talent to meet the company's strategic objectives. You will be responsible for developing and executing comprehensive talent acquisition strategies, managing the end-to-end recruitment process, and collaborating with hiring managers to understand their staffing needs.**

**Key Responsibilities**:
1. Strategic planning & insight
- Develop and implement effective talent acquisition strategies aligned with the company's goals and growth plans.
Stay abreast of industry trends and best practices to enhance recruitment processes.
- Support the People Lead with people data that contributes & builds expertise in: sourcing strategies, talent pool management, hiring trends & challenges, as well as workforce planning updates.
- Identify surface trends in both qualitative and quantitative data to help improve our Talent attraction & acquisition plan.

2. Full-cycle Recruitment
- Collaborate with hiring managers to define job requirements, create job descriptions, and establish selection criteria.
- Elevate recruitment practices to enhance recruitment processes.

4. Employer Branding
- Enhance the company's employer brand by promoting a positive and inclusive workplace culture.
- Develop and execute employer branding initiatives to attract top talent.

5. Collaboration and Communication
- Work closely with hiring managers and leads to understand their recruitment needs and provide strategic guidance.

6. Metrics & Reporting
- Utilise recruitment metrics to track and analyse the effectiveness of talent acquisition strategies.
- Provide regular reports and insights to leadership on recruitment performance.

7. Lead the Team
- Provide leadership and guidance to the Talent acquisition team.
- Monitor team members' performance and provide the necessary guidance and coaching to perform at the expected levels.
- Be accountable for all the results of all Talent Acquisition team members.
- Implement plans and guide team members to whose results are substandard to meet the expectation set by the company.

8. Personal growth & development
- Engage in learning channels to expand knowledge base & advance chosen skills.

**Theoretical Knowledge**:

- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
- 5 years of experience in talent acquisition, with a proven track record of successful hires.
- Strong understanding of the Hospitality & Tourism industry and the ability to identify and attract top talent.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
- Experience using applicant tracking systems (ATS) and other recruitment tools.
- Knowledge of employment laws and regulations.
- Proactive and results-oriented mindset.

**Behavioral Competencies**:

- Relationship Building skills
- Problem solving & decision making skills
- Good communication skills
- Negotiation skills
- Judgement skills
- negotiation skills
- Admin driven
- Time management
- Accountability
- Collaborates effectively with others to achieve results.
- Attention to detail.



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