Recruitment Officer

OneDayOnly.co.za; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 25 000 - 45 000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a leading daily deals hub where your recruitment expertise will help shape the future of our workforce. As a recruiter, you will be at the forefront of connecting talented individuals with exciting opportunities, ensuring a positive candidate experience from start to finish. Your strategic mindset and passion for matching the right people with the right roles will be key in driving our success. Thrive in a fast-paced environment where every day brings new challenges and opportunities, and make a real impact in a company that values creativity and innovation in recruitment.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of recruitment experience in fast-paced environments.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential.
• Experience with ATS platforms is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle for a seamless candidate experience.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to refine job specifications.
• Track recruitment metrics and provide insights for improvement.

Skills

Recruitment Strategy

Interpersonal Skills

Organisational Skills

Attention to Detail

Emotional Intelligence

Data Analysis

Negotiation Skills

Employer Branding

Education

Bachelor's in Human Resources

Bachelor's in Industrial Psychology

Tools

Breezy

LinkedIn Recruiter

Job description

About us

Step into the wild world of OneDayOnly – South Africa's OG daily deals hub. We're the pioneers of cool discounts, hitting you for just one day because, well, why overcomplicate things? We've got the big names, top suppliers, and a dash of our secret sauce to make you feel like a BIG DEAL. Not to brag, but we have over a million potential savvy shoppers getting our daily dose every 24 hours.

We're not fussy – if the price is right and the quality checks out, we're selling it. That's what makes us the go-to for both the smart buyer and the eager seller. Toss in the urgency of our deals, and boom, success happens quicker than you can blink. So, jump in, where FOMO meets killer deals, and let's turn every day into a retail party!

About you

You're not just a recruiter, you're a matchmaker, a strategist, and a storyteller all rolled into one. You believe every great hire begins with a compelling connection, and you’re here to make magic happen. Whether you're crafting clever job ads (like this one), hunting down that unicorn candidate, or ensuring a smooth onboarding journey, you're all in.

You’re the kind of person who gets a thrill from reading a good CV, believes interviews should feel like conversations, and finds joy in placing the right person in the right seat. You’re organised, emotionally intelligent, and thrive in a world where every day is different. Oh, and if you love a good spreadsheet and a well-executed employer branding campaign? Even better.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle, helping us build a dream team while ensuring a seamless and positive candidate experience
• Developing and implementing effective recruitment strategies aligned with business goals.
• Collaborating with hiring managers to understand team needs and refine job specs.
• Proactively sourcing and headhunting top talent across various channels.
• Screening, interviewing, and assessing candidates for skills, experience, and cultural fit.
• Coordinating and managing entire interview processes (telephonic, online, in-person).
• Managing offers, contracts, onboarding, and orientation of new hires.
• Tracking key recruitment metrics like time-to-fill, diversity stats, and hiring rates per department.
• Conducting and reporting on exit interviews with professionalism and empathy. Putting forward trends and analysis of previous data.
• Building and maintaining a strong pipeline for critical and future roles.
• Assisting in employer branding efforts and recruitment marketing initiatives.
• Providing general HR support and collaborating on broader team initiatives like wellness days and Black Friday chaos (yes, it's a thing)
• Advising managers on best practices, psychometric assessments, and policy adherence.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Industrial Psychology or a related field.
• 2–4 years of solid recruitment experience (in-house advantageous).
• Experience in e-commerce or fast-paced environments (bonus points).
• Familiarity with ATS platforms (we use Breezy and LinkedIn Recruiter, but others count too).
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. You're clear, concise, and charming.
• Screening and assessing candidates with precision.
• Exceptional organisational skills, with the ability to juggle multiple roles and deadlines in a high pressure environment.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Emotional intelligence and the ability to handle tricky conversations with grace.
• A proactive approach to sourcing and problem-solving.
• Comfortable with data. You will track, report, and improve using real numbers.
• Proactive and creative approach to sourcing and attracting top talent.
• Ability to work collaboratively with hiring managers and HR team members to understand and meet their talent needs.
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality in handling sensitive information.
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills to secure offers and close candidates effectively.
• Experience in employer branding and promoting a positive candidate experience is a plus.
• Actively assist in other generalist HR duties as instructed by management from time to time.