Head Of Talent Acquisition

RoomRaccoon was founded by Nadja Buckenberger and Tymen Van Dyl with a mission to redefine hotel operations through our all-in-one hotel management system. Our diverse team of professionals, spread across 5 offices worldwide, serves + clients across Europe, USA, and Africa.

Our benefits include equity, formal training budget allowance, annual hotel allowance, as well as birthday and Christmas vouchers. Interested?

Keep reading on!

Location:

Cape Town

Language:

Fluent in English

Work Type:

Full-Time

Contract Type:

Full-Time

Terms:

On-Site

Your North Star

Lead our recruitment efforts and drive our talent strategy.

This role is responsible for overseeing the full recruitment lifecycle, building strong employer branding, and ensuring we attract, hire, and retain top talent.

The ideal candidate will be a data-driven leader with a passion for talent acquisition, team development, and business alignment.

Day in the Life of the Head of Talent Acquisition:

1. Lead a team of Talent Acquisition Consultants (TAC), ensuring the achievement of all team goals and performance objectives.
2. Provide continuous guidance, mentorship, and training to TAC members as required.
3. Drive strategic planning for the Talent Acquisition function in collaboration with the CEO and HR leadership.
4. Oversee and manage the entire recruitment team's operations, ensuring seamless execution of all initiatives.
5. Collaborate with the marketing department to enhance Employer Branding efforts.
6. Maintain full ownership of all third-party agreements related to talent acquisition and recruitment.
7. Partner with hiring managers to identify talent gaps and develop effective recruitment solutions.
8. Drive employer branding initiatives to position the company as a top employer.
9. Lead the development and continuous improvement of recruitment processes to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
10. Provide reports and analysis on key market trends and recruitment-related statistics.
11. Hold ultimate accountability for managing vacancies across the organisation.
12. Work closely with the People team to ensure alignment and integration of talent processes across the business.

Key Skills:

1. A qualification in Human Resources / Industrial Psychology.
2. 5+ years of global recruitment experience.
3. Experience of leading a team of recruiters.
4. Experience recruiting in a global start-up or scale-up such as RoomRaccoon.
5. Resilient and able to manage change and decisions.
6. Strong and effective communication skills.
7. Data-Driven recruitment & performance metrics.

How to be successful as the Head of Talent Acquisition:

1. Leadership & People Management.
2. Problem Solving & Strategic Thinking.
3. Relationship building & Stakeholder Management.
4. Adaptability & Resilience.
5. Data Driven Decision Making.
6. Influence & Negotiation.

Perks:

1. Free Food Friday.
2. Medical Aid Contribution.
3. Mac environment.
4. Incentive-based commission.
5. Formal training budget.
6. Annual hotel experience.
7. Equity options.
8. Birthday & Christmas vouchers.

RoomRaccoon Values:

1. Accountability: Take ownership of outcomes and deliver on promises.
2. Beat Yesterday: Strive to improve and push boundaries.
3. Clock Speed: Act quickly and decisively.
4. Deals a Deal: Commit and follow through.
5. Empower Another: Lift others and create opportunities for growth.

Disclaimer: Thanks so much for your excitement about joining RoomRaccoon!

We're lucky to have so many talented people eager to be part of our team, so we're reviewing applications as they come in.

If you don't hear from us within three weeks, it means we've decided to move forward with other candidates this time—but don't be discouraged!

Keep an eye on our careers page, and we'd love for you to apply for roles that fit your talents in the future!