Group Talent Acquisition Experience Lead

Firstrand Corporate Centre; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services institution in South Africa is looking for a Group Talent Acquisition Experience Lead. This role involves leading talent acquisition strategies and enhancing the onboarding experience. The ideal candidate should have 5-8 years of experience in talent acquisition with strong management capabilities. This position provides an opportunity to innovate and influence global practices in talent acquisition and onboarding.

Benefits

Collaborative team environment

Innovation opportunities

Exposure to global best practices

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience in Talent Acquisition and/or Onboarding.
• At least 2-3 years at a management or strategic level.
• Deep knowledge of talent attraction, selection, onboarding, and employer branding.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of group-wide Talent Acquisition strategies.
• Drive innovation in employer branding and sourcing strategies.
• Build capability by developing tools and resources for stakeholders.
• Set and monitor metrics to drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with global partners to ensure alignment and excellence.

Skills

Talent acquisition strategy development

Employer branding

Data analysis

Collaboration

Onboarding process improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline

Job description

Job title: Group Talent Acquisition Experience Lead

Job Location: Gauteng, Johannesburg

Deadline: December 05, 2025

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Are you someone who can :

• Lead the design and implementation of Group-wide Talent Acquisition and Onboarding strategies, frameworks, and governance.
• Drive innovation in employer branding, sourcing strategies, assessment models, and onboarding journeys.
• Build capability by developing tools, resources, and training for recruiters, hiring managers, and onboarding stakeholders.
• Set and monitor global metrics (quality-of-hire, diversity, onboarding NPS, new hire retention) and use insights to drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with global and regional partners and stakeholders to ensure alignment and excellence in Talent Acquisition and Onboarding.

You will be an ideal candidate if you :

• Hold a Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline (postgraduate preferred).
• Have 5–8 years’ experience in Talent Acquisition and / or Onboarding, with at least 2–3 years at a management or strategic level.
• Bring deep knowledge of the Human Capital value chain, especially talent attraction, selection, onboarding, and employer branding.

You will have access to :

• Opportunities to innovate and shape the future of Talent Acquisition across a global organization.
• A collaborative, high-performing team environment.
• The chance to influence and build a world-class candidate and new hire experience.
• Exposure to global best practices and leading-edge HR technology.

We can be a match if you are :

• Innovative and future-focused, always seeking new ways to improve talent acquisition and onboarding.
• Digitally savvy, with a passion for user experience.
• A natural collaborator and relationship builder, able to influence across teams and regions.
• Data-driven and analytical, using insights to drive decisions and improvements.
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