Recruitment Coordinator

Company Description

At PKF Octagon, our mission is to support the future of your business and personal wealth through partner-led relationships. We work closely with our clients, partners, staff, and stakeholders to tailor innovative financial solutions that meet their needs. With a team of leaders in their fields, we evaluate individual requirements to provide strategic support that drives success.

Main Purpose:

The Recruitment Coordinator supports the recruitment team by managing administrative tasks, coordinating interviews, coordinating programmes, maintaining candidate records, and ensuring a smooth and efficient hiring process. This role is key to delivering a positive candidate experience and supporting the team in meeting hiring goals.

Main Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

Recruitment

To support Recruitment team and Recruitment Manager with following functions:

• Assist maintain Applicant Tracking System (Ditto Hire)
• Place job adverts on Firm's website, job portals and social media
• Screen candidates' CVs
• Schedule interviews, coordinate logistics for virtual and personal interviews and sit-in on interviews
• Maintain records of all candidates that go through recruitment process
• Psychometric testing (when necessary)
• Conduct all background verification checks for all placements
• Ensure internal recruitment policy and procedure are followed
• Ensure IRBA, EEA and BBBEE requirements of the Firm are considered during recruitment and placement process
• Respond to unsuccessful applicants appropriately
• Assist to prepare Letters of Appointment and send to successful candidates
• Assist with the onboarding process, compile all candidates' records and provide to HR Manager
• Communicate to HR Manager regarding acceptance of offers
• Communicate with relevant stakeholders on new staff joining the firm
• Coordinate with Marketing team on recruitment marketing campaigns and material
• Make bookings to exhibit at Career Fairs at various Learning Institutions to attract talent
• Make all necessary arrangements for exhibition stands and attend at Career Fairs
• Assist coordinate projects with various Learning Institutions

Vacation Work / Job Shadow Programme

• Assist with coordinating and executing vacation programmes to attract students for SAICA articles
• Manage applications and candidate communication
• Schedule interviews, coordinate logistics for virtual and personal interviews and sit-in on interviews
• Coordinate logistics including staff and management's calendars, venue booking, catering, and materials preparation
• Ensure a positive experience for participants and gather feedback for continuous improvement

Staff Wellbeing

• Assist Social Committee with initiatives that contribute to employee wellness

Company culture and Values

• Assist implementing initiatives to build company culture
• Encourage communication of PKF Octagon values to staff

Corporate Social Responsibility

• Assist with CSR where requested

Knowledge Competencies, Experience and Qualifications:

• BCom HR Management
• 2 years of experience in Recruitment Coordinator role (advantageous)
• Experience in full recruitment function (advantageous)
• Must be computer literate

Personal Competencies:

• Constantly kept abreast of changes in the industry and able to interpret these changes to the benefit of the firm.
• Accountable, responsible, delivery orientated.
• Strive to constantly add value.
• Innovative and adaptable.
• Able to work well under pressure.
• Ensure professional and positive attitude at all times.
• Display excellent communication skills (both verbal and written).
• Self-motivated, driven and determined.
• Team player.
• Ensures attention to detail and quality of output.
• Must be assertive and confident in their abilities.