Group Talent Attraction Specialist

The client, a JSE-listed organisation, seeks a highly motivated Group Talent Attraction Specialist to join the Human Capital team.

You will be responsible for articulating the recruitment and attraction strategy for the group.

Position Info: The Role

My client is a giant in the manufacturing, franchising, and retail industry. They are seeking a highly motivated Group Talent Attraction Specialist to join the Human Capital team.

They are a JSE-listed company.

As part of the group's mission and definition of victory, is the desire to be an employer of choice.

The Role

The Group Talent Attraction Specialist will be responsible for articulating the recruitment and attraction (and assessment for selection) strategy for the entire group. Responsibility for enabling the business line leadership and Human Capital Business Partners in identifying and attracting talent into the business, the successful candidate will be responsible for managing the full talent identification and recruitment cycle, ensuring a seamless and positive candidate experience, and collaborating with hiring managers to understand their talent and capacity needs.

Core Strategic Requirements of the Role:

1. Build an employee talent brand for the group.
2. Seek to leverage and share talent across the organisation.
3. Build talent pipelines for the business to access when opportunities become available.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Job Posting and Advertising.
2. Create and post job advertisements on various job boards, social media platforms, and the company website.
3. Ensure job postings are compelling and accurately reflect the role and company culture.
4. Utilize various sourcing methods to attract a diverse pool of qualified candidates (e.g., job boards, social media, professional networks).
5. Proactively and innovatively search for potential candidates using LinkedIn and other recruitment tools.
6. Review resumes and applications to identify suitable candidates.
7. Conduct first interviews to assess candidate qualifications, experience, and culture fit.
8. Coordinate and schedule interviews between candidates and hiring managers.
9. Work closely with hiring managers to understand their talent needs and job requirements.
10. Identify appropriate assessments per role and manage the assessment process.
11. Provide guidance on talent attraction and recruitment strategies and market trends.
12. Assess the current recruitment partners, identify future possible recruitment partners and channels, and seek to automate as much of the recruitment process as possible.
13. Maintain regular communication with candidates throughout the recruitment process.
14. Provide feedback to candidates in a timely and professional manner.
15. Prepare and extend job offers to selected candidates.
16. Negotiate employment terms and conditions with candidates.
17. Design and lead the shared group induction and onboarding process to ensure a smooth transition for new hires.
18. Conduct orientation sessions and provide necessary documentation.

Reporting and Analytics:

1. Maintain accurate records of all recruitment activities.
2. Provide regular reports on recruitment metrics and trends to management.
3. Partner the HC Data Analyst in equipping business line leaders and HCBP's with useful insights into the talent market and attraction process.

Experience and Skills Required:

1. Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
2. Proven experience as a Recruitment / Talent Specialist in a similar role.
3. 7 – 10 years talent attraction experience.
4. Familiarity with various sourcing techniques and recruitment tools.
5. Strong interviewing and assessment skills.
6. Knowledge of employment laws and regulations.
7. Proficiency in applicant tracking systems (ATS) and software.

Desired Attributes:

1. Alignment to the group's values.
2. A brand ambassador for the organisation and the underlying brands and operating entities.
3. A Passion for people and talent acquisition.
4. High level of integrity and professionalism.
5. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
6. Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
7. Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
8. Proactive in nature, with a delivery mindset and ability to work independently and as part of a team.
9. The ability to partner business line leaders and other Human Capital Specialists (Learning and Development) and HC Business Partners to deliver an integrated talent management solution.

Organisational Core Beliefs and Values:

1. The drive to develop business partnerships.
2. Customer Centricity.
3. Leadership by example.
4. Hands-on involvement in the business.
5. Accountability for actions and performance.
6. Performance-driven.
7. Transparency in communication and actions with all stakeholders.
8. Empathy.