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DCDS Talent Acquisition Specialist

Business Unit: Discovery Connect

Function: Call Center / Contact Center

Date: 8 Apr

Talent Acquisition Specialist

About Discovery
Discovery's core purpose is to make people healthier and to enhance and protect their lives. We seek out and invest in exceptional individuals who understand and support our core purpose, and whose own values align with those of Discovery. Our fast-paced and dynamic environment enables smart, self-driven people to be their best.

About Discovery Connect
People increasingly want to transact faster, on their terms, in fluid, and dynamic ways. Discovery Connect facilitates this need as a direct sales channel, leveraging the best of technology with the best in people. We are often a client's first impression of Discovery so we must have the best Discovery ambassadors in our team. At the forefront of client acquisition methodology, Discovery Connect continues to be one of the fastest-growing divisions in the group. Representing all product lines (including Discovery Bank), there is an opportunity for forward thinkers, innovators, and people who thrive on complexity in a growing business.

Key Purpose

The Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible to plan and manage the end-to-end operational recruitment process for high volume recruitment. As a recruiting specialist, this individual will partner closely with the hiring managers to ensure that the recruiting process moves efficiently, and that the organisation is effectively identifying and hiring the talent the business needs to achieve its goals. The Talent Acquisition Specialist also contributes to the creation of a ready pipeline of quality candidates to fill future openings as quickly and efficiently as possible.

Areas of Responsibility

1. Works in partnership with the Recruitment Managers to source suitable candidates for bulk vacant roles in order to fulfil demands of the business in line with EE requirements / target set.
2. This is an end-to-end process from advertising positions to successfully placing candidates.
3. Coordinates with line managers to ensure an exceptional onboarding experience to all new hires.
4. Complies with recruitment and compliance processes to uphold best practices and standard processes.
5. Encourages CSI engagement across the Business Unit in order to make a sustainable impact on the project.
6. Handles recruitment related administration including completing all related trackers in order to keep data up to date.
7. Exposure to IR practices to provide basic IR support to managers.
8. Contributes to ad hoc projects, in line with the strategic vision of the business.
9. Focus on staff engagement to promote a healthy culture and staff sentiment.

Personal Attributes and Skills

1. Ability to work independently and participate as an active member of a cross-functional team (team not based in the same region).
2. Ability to prioritize and work on multiple tasks simultaneously.
3. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
4. Solution oriented.
5. Delivery focused.
6. Ability to deal with pressure.
7. Time Management Skills.

Education and Experience

Qualifications: Matric. Relevant B Degree / Diploma in Human Resources.

Advantageous: Post graduate qualification in the related field.

Experience: 2 or 3 years of experience as a recruiter with bulk recruitment. Experience with working with a RE, DOFA, and Compliance certification. Proven interview experience across a variety of roles and levels.

Advantageous: Providing IR support to stakeholders.

EMPLOYMENT EQUITY

The Company's approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.