Retail Recruitment Specialist: Talent Sourcing & Placement

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with incentives

Hybrid work model

Professional development opportunities

Exposure to diverse clients and roles

Supportive team in East London

Job summary

WhatJobs Direct in East London, Eastern Cape, seeks a versatile Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our team. This generalist role manages end-to-end recruitment for a diverse client base, sourcing, screening, and attracting top talent while ensuring a positive candidate experience.

The position is hybrid, offering time between our East London office and remote work. You will collaborate with hiring managers, develop sourcing strategies, screen candidates, and maintain accurate ATS records.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Talent Acquisition Specialist or Recruiter, preferably in a consultancy environment.
• Experience recruiting for a variety of roles and industries (generalist experience preferred).
• Strong sourcing skills and proficiency with various recruitment tools and platforms.
• Excellent interviewing, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Understanding of the job market in East London, Eastern Cape.
• Ability to manage multiple requisitions simultaneously and prioritize effectively.
• Proficiency with applicant tracking systems (ATS).
• A proactive, organized, and results-oriented approach.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment processes for a range of roles across various industries.
• Develop and execute effective sourcing strategies to identify qualified candidates.
• Conduct thorough candidate screenings and initial interviews to assess skills, experience, and cultural fit.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand their recruitment needs and provide expert advice.
• Ensure a high-quality candidate experience throughout the recruitment lifecycle.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date candidate information in the applicant tracking system (ATS).
• Assist with job posting and advertising across multiple platforms.
• Contribute to employer branding initiatives and talent market intelligence gathering.
• Build and maintain a strong network of potential candidates.

Skills

Experience in recruitment

Generalist recruitment

Sourcing

Interviewing

Market knowledge (East London, EC)

Multitasking

ATS proficiency

Proactive mindset

Education

Tertiary qualification in HR or related field

Tools

ATS software

Job description

Talent Acquisition Specialist - Generalist

About the Role WhatJobs Direct, a dynamic recruitment consultancy located in East London, Eastern Cape, is actively seeking a versatile Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our team. This generalist role will involve managing the recruitment process across a variety of sectors and functions for our diverse client base. You will be responsible for sourcing, screening, and attracting top talent, ensuring a positive candidate experience from start to finish. This hybrid position offers the flexibility of working both in our East London office and remotely, allowing you to balance collaborative team efforts with independent work. Your ability to adapt to different client needs and your understanding of the local talent market will be crucial to your success in this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment processes for a range of roles across various industries.
• Develop and execute effective sourcing strategies to identify qualified candidates.
• Conduct thorough candidate screenings and initial interviews to assess skills, experience, and cultural fit.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand their recruitment needs and provide expert advice.
• Ensure a high-quality candidate experience throughout the recruitment lifecycle.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date candidate information in the applicant tracking system (ATS).
• Assist with job posting and advertising across multiple platforms.
• Contribute to employer branding initiatives and talent market intelligence gathering.
• Build and maintain a strong network of potential candidates.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Talent Acquisition Specialist or Recruiter, preferably in a consultancy environment.
• Experience recruiting for a variety of roles and industries (generalist experience preferred).
• Strong sourcing skills and proficiency with various recruitment tools and platforms.
• Excellent interviewing, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Understanding of the job market in East London, Eastern Cape.
• Ability to manage multiple requisitions simultaneously and prioritize effectively.
• Proficiency with applicant tracking systems (ATS).
• A proactive, organized, and results-oriented approach.
• Relevant tertiary qualification is an advantage.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with performance-based incentives.
• Hybrid work model providing flexibility between office and remote work.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• Exposure to a wide range of clients and challenging recruitment projects.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment in East London.
• Chance to make a significant impact on businesses through talent acquisition.

Remote Talent Acquisition Specialist - E-commerce & Digital Marketing