People Specialist

2 weeks ago

Gauteng, South Africa Smollan Full time

To proactively showcase the Smollan brand ensuring we attract prospective talent into the business. Further, to manage the research and talent acquisition reporting function for the Talent Acquisition team and assist with end-to end recruitment.

Key Responsibilities and Deliverables

Management of Processes and Administration relating to Recruitment
- Plan, manage and execute promotion activities aligned with the strategy, such as on campus events, student event, vacation programme events and all relevant events
- Build pipelines ensuring a high calibre pool of future fit talent
- Oversee and ensure the distribution of marketing materials to the various universities and other institutions
- Ensure program specified deadlines are adhered to
- Work closely with key stakeholders in Talent Acquisition and People Development to seamlessly integrate the new employee experience
- Ensure updated and relevant approach to attract, source and hire future fit
- Monitor and provide feedback on processes and procedures to relevant stakeholders
- Identify problems and make recommendations to improve processes and procedures
- Represent Smollan at programs and events, including (but not limited to) organising information sessions, open houses, class visits, workshops, and networking receptions
- Promote direct hiring through use of online sites and promoting vacancies through other appropriate channels
- Keep abreast of trends and developments

Talent Acquisition Reporting
- Collate information from the Talent Acquisition team and compile monthly reports detailing all activity across respective teams
- Collate and extract all information pertaining to the interaction of data and systems such as Direct Hire and Power BI
- Collate information and insights and prepare high-level reporting for executive and Senior Management teams, noting market feedback, challenges and trends
- Compile ad hoc reports as and when required

Stakeholder Engagement
- Actively build, maintain and grow strong relationships with relevant stakeholders, internally and externally
- Develop wide external networks and represent Smollan at universities and business school careers events or job fairs
- Manage client expectations and the effective flow of information
- Develop strong relationships with students and university lecturers
- Communicate insights to relevant stakeholders

Key Competencies

Emotional maturity

Teamwork & collaboration

Communication

Organisational awareness

Relationship building

Agility

Performance & results driven

Continuous growth & improvement

Service excellence

Analysis & problem solving

Planning & prioritisation

Quality & detail excellence

**Minimum Qualifications**:
Degree/Diploma in Human Resources or related field

**Minimum Experience**:
4-5 years’ recruitment research and reporting experience

**Knowledge, Skills & Abilities**:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Excellent report writing skills.

Strong attention to detail

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Administrative skills

An enthusiastic and outgoing personality

Good interpersonal skills

Power BI Skill Advantageous

Knowledge of ATS systems/platforms and LinkedIn

Skilled in Boolean searches

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