Talent Acquisition Strategist

4 weeks ago


Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa FirstRand Bank Limited Full time

Job Summary

Talent Acquisition Researchers play a crucial role in ensuring the organization's future talent needs are met by proactively identifying and engaging with potential candidates. They work closely with the business to map candidate profiles and develop insights, preparing candidate profiles and ensuring thoroughness and consistency in candidate presentations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain talent and candidate databases aligned to key talent requirements.
  • Evaluate and improve recruitment strategies and processes.
  • Conduct comprehensive research to identify potential candidates across various sources, including social networks, job boards, and professional associations.
  • Generate candidate pipelines for active and passive recruitment efforts.
  • Collaborate with the talent acquisition team to understand specific talent requirements and priorities.
  • Analyse market trends and competitor intelligence to inform our recruitment strategies.
  • Provide insights and recommendations to improve our sourcing and talent acquisition processes.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date candidate data in our applicant tracking system (ATS).
  • Build and nurture relationships with potential candidates to create a talent network.
  • Assist with initial candidate outreach and pre-screening to ensure alignment with our organization's needs.
  • Participate in employer branding initiatives to enhance our talent acquisition efforts.
  • Source candidates through the use of various tools and strategies to find potential candidates, including online databases, social media, and networking events.
  • Build talent pipelines that are developed and maintained through a pool of qualified candidates for current and future hiring needs.
  • Market Research by conducting research to understand industry trends and the competitive landscape, helping to inform recruitment strategies.
  • Screen and assess potential candidates for the organization and evaluate candidates' qualifications and fit for the organization through initial screenings and assessments.
  • Collaborate by working closely with hiring managers and recruiters to understand the specific needs of each role and align their sourcing strategies accordingly.

Company Information

FirstRand Bank Limited is an equal opportunities employer and supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. Candidates can disclose their disability information on a voluntary basis, and the bank will keep this information confidential unless required by law to disclose it to other parties.



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