Senior Talent Acquisition & Wellness Lead

Edge Executive Search Group; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Edge Executive Search Group in Sandton is seeking an experienced HR Recruitment & Wellness Officer to own the end-to-end recruitment process, support workforce planning, HR compliance, onboarding, and employee wellness initiatives.

You will collaborate with management to anticipate talent needs, ensure transparent practices, and contribute to employee engagement and wellness for a positive workplace experience.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 / Matric is essential.
• Diploma or degree in HRM, Industrial Psychology, Business Management or related field.
• 4–5 years of recruitment and talent acquisition experience.
• At least 2 years in a senior recruitment or supervisory capacity.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Experience managing multiple vacancies and competing priorities.
• Knowledge of HR practices and labour legislation relevant to recruitment and compliance.
• Strong organisational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• High-volume recruitment experience will be highly advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, from vacancy requisition through to appointment.
• Develop and implement recruitment approaches that attract suitable talent and support employee retention.
• Partner with management to identify current and future workforce requirements.
• Manage multiple vacancies and competing recruitment priorities effectively.
• Maintain consistent, transparent, and compliant recruitment processes.
• Support Employment Equity and other statutory HR requirements.
• Communicate recruitment progress, timelines, and candidate availability to stakeholders.
• Coordinate onboarding to support the smooth integration of new employees.
• Work with HR management to strengthen employee experience and engagement.
• Assist with employee recognition initiatives and wellness activities.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Organisational skills

High-volume recruitment

Education

Grade 12 / Matric

Diploma or degree in HR Management / Industrial Psychology / Business Management

Job description

Edge Executive Search Group in Sandton is seeking an experienced HR Recruitment & Wellness Officer to own the end-to-end recruitment process, support workforce planning, HR compliance, onboarding, and employee wellness initiatives.

You will collaborate with management to anticipate talent needs, ensure transparent practices, and contribute to employee engagement and wellness for a positive workplace experience.