Recruitment Specialist

Unilever; Umhlanga Rocks; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A global consumer goods company is seeking a Recruitment Specialist in Durban to manage the recruitment process for WL1 roles. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of recruitment experience and a strong understanding of talent acquisition. This role requires excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, along with proficiency in recruitment tools. Join us in creating a better future for our consumers and communities.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of recruitment experience required.
• Strong understanding of talent acquisition processes and best practices.
• Experience in sourcing and screening for high volume roles.

Responsibilities

• Manage the entire recruitment process for WL1 roles.
• Build awareness of internal and external talent landscapes.
• Work with hiring managers to understand local nuances.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Stakeholder management

Strong commercial acumen

Multitasking

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Technology adoption

Education

Bachelor's degree in human resources or related field

Tools

Workday

HiredScore

LinkedIn Recruiter

Job description

Recruitment Specialist

Function: Human Resources
Reports to: Recruitment Hub Lead
Scope: East Africa, West Africa, South Africa
Location: Durban, South Africa
Terms & Conditions: Full time

About Unilever

With 3.4 billion people in over 190 countries using our products every day, Unilever is a business that makes a real impact on the world. Work on brands that are loved and improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. We are driven by our purpose: to make sustainable living commonplace, and it is our belief that doing business the right way drives superior performance. At the heart of what we do is our people – we believe that when our people work with purpose, we will create a better business and a better world.

At Unilever, your career will be a unique journey, grounded in our inclusive, collaborative, and flexible working environment. We don’t believe in the ‘one size fits all’ approach and instead we will equip you with the tools you need to shape your own future.

Job Purpose

Unilever is the place where you can bring your purpose to life with the work that you do – creating a better business and a better world. If you love fast‑paced environments and are passionate about recruiting, attracting the best talent, as well as providing superior candidate and hiring manager experience then this role is just for you!

We are seeking a dynamic and detail‑oriented Recruitment Specialist to join our team. In this role you will own end‑to‑end recruitment and candidate management for WL1 roles, ensuring a seamless and efficient hiring process. This role requires a deep understanding of talent landscapes, both internal and external, to meet business needs effectively.

Main Responsibilities

• End‑to‑End Recruitment: Manage the entire recruitment process for WL1 roles, including sourcing, screening, assessment, and offer stages.
• Talent Landscape Awareness: Build awareness of internal and external talent landscapes within the assigned function to develop a holistic view of talent sourcing and business needs.
• Business Partnership: Work in partnership with hiring managers and HRBP to understand local nuances and market specific requirements.
• Continuous Improvement: Implement continuous improvement ideas for recruitment processes and systems to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Functional Organization: Organise recruitment efforts by functions to explore profile synergies and ensure alignment with business needs.
• Problem‑Solving: Engage in problem‑solving, propose process improvements, and assist in coordinating recruitment efforts to address challenges and optimise outcomes.

Experiences & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred.
• 3+ years of recruitment experience and a strong understanding of talent acquisition processes and best practices is required.
• Proficiency in using recruitment software and tools. Experience with Workday, HiredScore, and LinkedIn Recruiter is a plus.
• Experience in sourcing and screening for high volume roles is required.
• Experience with AI tools and hiring automation is a plus.
• Experience working in a global team environment is preferred.

Skills

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong commercial acumen with a knack for candidate engagement and influence.
• Ability to compellingly convey job requirements, company culture, and expectations to candidates and hiring managers.
• Ability to multitask and prioritise effectively in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with stakeholders at varying levels of seniority.
• Commitment to quality and adherence to defined SLA.
• Ability to solve problems, think critically and take initiative will be paramount in this role.
• Team player mentality with the ability to collaborate effectively within your team, across various hub locations, and with your assigned market teams.
• Ability to embrace, adopt, and navigate new technologies.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.

Leadership

You are energized by delivering fantastic results. You are an example to others – both your results and your resilience. You are constantly on the lookout for better ways to do things, engaging and collaborating with others along the way. As an individual you are the one responsible for your own well‑being and delivering high standards of work. You must also focus on the Consumer and what they need. You are humble and have your head up, looking around to interpret evidence and data smartly, spot issues and opportunities to make things better.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Unilever is an equal opportunities employer and committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. We are intentional in employing the best talent that reflects the demographics of our country, and which will help build representation of currently under‑represented groups. We therefore invite applications from all candidates representing diversity of age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief. When appointing potential candidates, the South African Employment Equity and Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment Legislation will be considered.

Legal Requirements

We are required by law to verify your ability to work lawfully in South Africa. If you are applying as a foreign national, please note that you may be requested to provide supporting documents supporting this.

Location & Attendance

This is an office‑based role in Durban and requires 100% of time attendance on site.

Inclusivity & Accessibility

Unilever is an organisation committed to equity, inclusion and diversity to drive our business results and create a better future, every day, for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. At Unilever we are interested in every individual bringing their ‘Whole Self’ to work and this includes you! Thus if you require any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of your application so that we can support you through your recruitment journey.