6 Month Contract Talent Acquisition Specialist

Company Description

Experian is the world’s leading global information services company. During life’s big moments — from buying a home or a car to sending a child to college to growing a business by connecting with new customers — we empower consumers and our clients to manage their data with confidence.

We have 20,000 people operating across 44 countries. By investing in our people, technology and innovation, we can help transform businesses, help communities prosper, enable more people to feel included in the financial opportunities that should be available to them, and help people to thrive. We're looking for inspired employees that want to make an impact.

At Experian, we are committed to building an inclusive culture and to creating an environment where people can balance successful careers with their commitments and interests outside of work. Our flexible working practices support our belief that this balance brings long-lasting benefits for our business as well as our people. Some roles lend themselves to flexible options more than others, and if this is important to you, we are open to discussing agile working opportunities during the hiring process.

**Job Description**:

- We are searching for a Talent Acquisition Partner, EMEA to lead our efforts in Africa, as part of our fantastic EMEA Talent Acquisition team
- You will be partnering closely with the business across our Africa markets to build strong, impactful relationships as a trusted business partner and will be seen as a true specialist in Talent Acquisition. As part of the EMEA team, you will also work closely with Talent Acquisition peers in other EMEA countries and will have the opportunity to partner and recruit across other EMEA markets.
- You will be part of a great TA community who are committed to driving improvement and working in collaboration on our EMEA TA priorities.

**Qualifications**:

- Grade 12 National Senior Certificate (NQF 4)
- Tertiary qualification in Human Resources/ Industrial Psychology (or equivalent)
- 5 Years proven experience as an inhouse Recruiter working within Finance/Technology industries
- 3-5 Years’ experience sourcing and head-hunting talent in the Technology market
- 3-5 Years’ experience in managing recruitment on Applicant Tracking Systems
- Previous experience in recruiting across EMEA/APAC regions will be advantageous

Additional Information
**What you’ll need to bring to the party**
- Proven experience in a similar talent acquisition role
- Good understanding of finance talent market trends and challenges
- Previous experience in building talent acquisition strategies
- Proactivity, strong “can-do” attitude and organizational skills
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
- Strong communication skills

**What you’ll be doing**
- Perform full life cycle recruiting process (direct sourcing, screening, interviewing, offer management and onboarding)
- Partner closely with business leaders, HR Business Partners and hiring managers to understand business needs, acting as a trusted advisor
- Gather competitive data, industry trends, and labour market conditions and translate these to successful search strategies
- Challenge requirements and expectations where necessary to ensure an effective recruiting process
- Drive relevant and targeted employer branding activities, supported by Regional and Global initiatives
- Manage effective relations with colleges, universities and academies where appropriate to support early career hires
- Play an active role in various TA improvement projects, always looking for opportunities to evolve
- Implement and run local initiatives supporting talent attraction and our diversity and inclusion agenda
- Actively contribute to a culture that achieves the business goals, delights customers, and keeps consumer advocacy at the heart of everything we do

Experian Careers - Creating a better tomorrow together

Find out what its like to work for Experian by clicking here