About the Role
Our client, a rapidly growing pharmaceutical company, is seeking a strategic and experienced Senior HR Manager specializing in Talent Acquisition to lead their recruitment efforts in Mossel Bay, Western Cape . This leadership role is responsible for developing and executing innovative talent acquisition strategies to attract, engage, and hire top talent across all levels of the organization. You will manage the full recruitment lifecycle, build strong relationships with hiring managers, and leverage various channels to source candidates. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in high-volume recruitment, employer branding, and utilizing recruitment technologies. This is a significant opportunity to shape the talent pipeline for a key player in the healthcare sector.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement comprehensive talent acquisition strategies aligned with business objectives.
- Manage the end-to-end recruitment process, from sourcing and screening to offer negotiation and onboarding.
- Partner closely with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and define role requirements.
- Utilize diverse sourcing channels, including job boards, social media, professional networks, and recruitment agencies.
- Develop and execute employer branding initiatives to enhance the company's appeal to top talent.
- Oversee the effective use of the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and other recruitment technologies.
- Analyze recruitment metrics and provide insights on key performance indicators (KPIs) such as time-to-hire, cost-per-hire, and quality of hire.
- Lead and mentor a team of recruiters, fostering a high-performance culture.
- Ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Minimum of 6 years of progressive experience in talent acquisition, with at least 2 years in a leadership or management role.
- Demonstrated success in developing and executing full-cycle recruitment strategies, including high-volume recruitment.
- Expertise in using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and other recruitment technologies.
- Strong understanding of employer branding and candidate sourcing techniques.
- Excellent relationship-building, communication, and negotiation skills.
- Proven ability to analyze recruitment data and make data-driven recommendations.
- Strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
- Experience in the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry is highly desirable.
Benefits
- Highly competitive salary and significant performance-based bonus.
- Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund benefits.
- Opportunities for career advancement and professional development.
- Exposure to strategic talent management initiatives.
- A dynamic and growth-oriented company environment.
- Hybrid work arrangement flexibility.
- Generous annual leave and company benefits.