Talent Acquisition Specialist

2 months ago

Sandton, South Africa Jean Fowlds Consultancy Full time
THE ROLE: TALENT ACQUISITION SPECIALIST

Jean Fowlds Consultancy is a leading consulting firm in the industry, and we are seeking a highly motivated Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our Human Capital team. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive recruitment strategy to attract top talent in the market.

The Role

The Talent Acquisition Specialist will be responsible for articulating the recruitment and attraction strategy for the entire organization. This includes identifying and attracting talent into the business, managing the full talent identification and recruitment cycle, and ensuring a seamless and positive candidate experience.

Responsibility for enabling the business line leadership and Human Capital Business Partners in identifying and attracting talent into the business, the successful candidate will be responsible for managing the full talent identification and recruitment cycle, ensuring a seamless and positive candidate experience, and collaborating with hiring managers to understand their talent and capacity needs.

Core Strategic Requirements of the Role Include:

  • Develop an employer brand for the organization
  • Leverage and share talent across the organization
  • Build talent pipelines for the business to access when opportunities become available
  • The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, a keen eye for talent, and a deep understanding of recruitment best practices.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Job Posting and Advertising
  • Create and post job advertisements on various job boards, social media platforms, and the company website
  • Ensure job postings are compelling and accurately reflect the role and company culture
  • Utilize various sourcing methods to attract a diverse pool of qualified candidates (e.g., job boards, social media, professional networks)
  • Proactively and innovatively search for potential candidates using LinkedIn and other recruitment tools
  • Review resumes and applications to identify suitable candidates
  • Conduct first interviews to assess candidate qualifications, experience, and culture fit
  • Coordinate and schedule interviews between candidates and hiring managers
  • Work closely with hiring managers to understand their talent needs and job requirements
  • Identify appropriate assessments per role and manage the assessment process
  • Provide guidance on talent attraction and recruitment strategies and market trends
  • Assess the current recruitment partners, identify future possible recruitment partners and channels, and seek to automate as much of the recruitment process as possible
  • Candidate Relationship Management:
  • Maintain regular communication with candidates throughout the recruitment process
  • Provide feedback to candidates in a timely and professional manner
  • Prepare and extend job offers to selected candidates
  • Negotiate employment terms and conditions with candidates
  • Design and lead the shared group induction and onboarding process to ensure a smooth transition for new hires
  • Conduct orientation sessions and provide necessary documentation

Reporting and Analytics:

  • Maintain accurate records of all recruitment activities
  • Provide regular reports on recruitment metrics and trends to management
  • Partner the HC Data Analyst in equipping business line leaders and HCBPs with useful insights into the talent market and attraction process

Experience and Skills Required:

  • Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field
  • Proven experience as a Recruitment/Talent Specialist in a similar role
  • 7-10 years talent attraction experience
  • Familiarity with various sourcing techniques and recruitment tools
  • Strong interviewing and assessment skills
  • Knowledge of employment laws and regulations
  • Proficiency in applicant tracking systems (ATS) and HR software

Desired Attributes:

  • Alignment to the organization's values
  • A brand ambassador for the organization and the underlying brands and operating entities
  • A passion for people and talent acquisition
  • High level of integrity and professionalism
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively
  • Proactive in nature, with a delivery mindset and ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • The ability to partner business line leaders and other Human Capital Specialists (Learning and Development) and HC Business Partners to deliver an integrated talent management solution

Organizational Core Beliefs and Values:

  • High-work ethic
  • The drive to develop business partnerships
  • Customer Centricity
  • Entrepreneurial flair
  • Leadership by example
  • Hands-on involvement in the business
  • Accountability for actions and performance
  • Performance-driven
  • Transparency in communication and actions with all stakeholders Ø Empathy
  • Principle-based

Values:
  • Fairness
  • Integrity
  • Honesty
  • Human Dignity (respect and caring)
  • Excellence
  • Empowerment
  • Partnership
  • Servant Leadership

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