Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

**Who are we?**

Sanlam Corporate forms part of the Sanlam Group which offers retail and corporate life insurance, health and investment products in South Africa. Our vision is to be the preferred partner to Corporate and Public Sector by providing an awesome client experience and comprehensive solutions that enable the financial resilience and prosperity of those entities and their employees.

We tap into over 100 years of expertise to provide cost-effective Employee Benefits and Healthcare Solutions that enable financial confidence for our members. We enable our clients to make better retirement and risk decisions today through determined and passionate thought leadership and best-in-class people, innovative products and proven processes all designed to help people live a better life tomorrow.

We believe in creating and cultivating a positive, energised working environment that gives every individual the opportunity to achieve success by embracing diversity and growing our talent.

**Why Join Us?**
- This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Sanlam Corporate and the broader Sanlam Life and Savings (SLS) Business. As the Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist, you have the opportunity to collaborate across Sanlam Corporate to provide talent acquisition services to internal clients. Utilising best practice, technology and innovation to support the business and position it for growth will be critical. If you are passionate about business, people and problem solving this may be a great opportunity for growth in your career.

**What will you do?**
- Sanlam Corporate is seeking a highly experienced and strategically minded Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist to join its Human Capital team. This role is critical in enabling the business to attract, engage, and secure top-tier talent aligned with its strategic objectives and values.
- In addition to operational excellence, the Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist will contribute to the evolution of recruitment practices, leveraging data-driven insights, employer branding initiatives, and technology to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of talent acquisition. The role also involves mentoring junior team members, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulatory requirements.
- This position plays a pivotal role in positioning Sanlam Corporate as an employer of choice, fostering a high-performance culture through the acquisition of diverse and capable talent that supports long-term business sustainability.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Strategic Talent Acquisition
- Partner with business leaders and Hiring Managers to understand workforce needs and develop tailored sourcing strategies.
- Align recruitment efforts with business goals, workforce plans, and transformation objectives.
- End-to-End Recruitment Delivery
- Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, including job briefing, advertising, sourcing, screening, interviewing, selection, offer management, and onboarding.
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, acting as a trusted advisor on talent acquisition matters.
- Sourcing and Talent Pipelining
- Build and maintain talent pipelines for critical and hard-to-fill roles.
- Assessment and Selection
- Collaborate with Hiring Managers to ensure fair, consistent, and effective selection decisions.
- Employer Branding and Market Intelligence
- Support employer branding initiatives to position Sanlam Corporate as an employer of choice.
- Stay abreast of market trends, competitor activity, and talent movement to inform sourcing strategies.
- Compliance and Governance
- Ensure recruitment practices comply with internal policies, labour legislation, and transformation targets.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date recruitment documentation and reporting.
- Continuous Improvement
- Identify opportunities to enhance recruitment processes, tools, and systems.
- Contribute to projects and initiatives aimed at improving talent acquisition effectiveness and efficiency.
- Mentorship and Collaboration
- Provide guidance and mentorship to junior Talent Acquisition team members.
- Collaborate with broader Human Capital teams to support integrated talent strategies.

**Qualification and Experience**
- Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Industrial Psychology, Business Administration, or a related field.
- A relevant postgraduate qualification or certification in Talent Acquisition, Recruitment, or Strategic HR will be advantageous.
- Experience
- Minimum of 7 to 9 years’ experience in end-to-end talent acquisition within a corporate or professional services environment.
- Proven track record of successfully recruiting for a wide range of roles, including specialist, managerial, and executive-level positions.
- Demonstrated experience in partnering with senior stakeholders and influencing talent decisions.
- Exposure