In-House Talent Acquisition Lead

Helen Wilson Recruitment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious luxury retail organization is seeking an experienced In-House Talent Acquisition professional to oversee hiring across Retail, Warehouse, and Head Office Support Staff. This role involves collaborating with Senior Leadership to deliver effective hiring solutions and build an in-house recruitment team. Ideal candidates will have at least 7 years of in-house recruitment experience, strong stakeholder management skills, and a proven track record in high-volume hiring. Competitive salary based on experience, and applicants will be contacted only if shortlisted.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in an in-house recruitment or talent acquisition role.
• Proven exposure to high-volume hiring as well as senior and executive placements.
• Solid understanding of organisational structures and remuneration principles.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end hiring for various business areas.
• Build an in-house recruitment team for diverse appointments.
• Collaborate with leaders to align hiring solutions with workforce plans.
• Design and execute strategies for talent attraction and retention.

Skills

In-house recruitment experience

Stakeholder management

High-volume hiring

Team coordination

Attention to detail

Job description

Overview

1,5 million neg according to experience

Location: Randburg

A prestigious luxury retail organisation is looking to appoint an experienced In-House Talent Acquisition professional to support hiring across 3 areas of the business namely, Retail, Warehouse and Head Office Support Staff in South Africa. This role will sit at Head Office and work closely with Senior Leadership to deliver strategic and operational hiring outcomes within a fast-paced, forward-thinking and meritocratic environment.

Key Accountabilities

• Oversee end-to-end hiring for retail outlets, workshops, and Corporate(Head Office) functions including Boutique sales and Advisory personnel, Engineers, Marketing, Branding & Sales, Finance, IT, HR, Merchandising, and Operations
• Build up an in-house recruitment team to effect Junior, Middle management, Senior and Executive leadership appointments locally and, where required, internationally
• Collaborate with business leaders to translate workforce plans into effective hiring solutions
• Define role profiles, competency frameworks, and grading in partnership with line management
• Design and execute attraction and retention strategies aligned with organisational priorities
• Source talent directly through proactive, innovative, and insight-led methods
• Build and sustain talent pipelines to meet future business demand
• Manage external recruitment partners and service providers when necessary
• Produce hiring metrics, insights, and market trends to support decision-making

Experience & Skills Required

• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in an in-house recruitment or talent acquisition role within a well-established organisation, preferably in retail
• Proven exposure to high-volume hiring as well as senior and executive placements
• Demonstrated ability to guide or coordinate a team of internal recruiters
• Strong stakeholder management skills with confidence engaging at executive level
• Solid understanding of organisational structures, job evaluation, and remuneration principles
• High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously

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