Talent Acquisition Specialist

Iqbusiness; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Recruitment/Talent Acquisition Specialist to enhance their Internal Talent Acquisition team. This role involves managing the entire recruitment process, from sourcing and screening to onboarding top talent across various roles, including IT and administrative positions. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a proven track record in recruitment, particularly for scarce skills. Join a dynamic team that values work-life balance and offers attractive salary packages and benefits, all while fostering a culture of growth and development. This is your opportunity to make a significant impact in a supportive and innovative workplace.

Benefits

Work-life balance

Attractive salary packages

Generous employee benefits

Opportunities for growth and development

Qualifications

• 4+ years of recruitment experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven track record in sourcing candidates for various roles.
• Strong knowledge of modern sourcing techniques.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full recruitment process from sourcing to onboarding.
• Ensure a superior candidate experience aligned with company culture.
• Build relationships with internal stakeholders to meet hiring needs.

Skills

Recruitment Experience

Sourcing Techniques

Stakeholder Management

Communication Skills

Negotiation Skills

Headhunting

Adaptability

Time Management

Education

Matric

Relevant Certifications/Diplomas/Degrees

Tools

Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)

MS Office

Online Recruitment Portals

Job description

iqbusiness is a leading independent management consulting firm in South Africa.

We are looking to bolster our Internal Talent Acquisition (TA) team and are seeking an experienced Recruitment/Talent Acquisition Specialist who can actively attract and appoint top talent to our organisation. The incumbent will be responsible for the delivery of the entire recruitment process, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, selection and placement and onboarding of successful candidates.

The successful candidate will operate as a talent acquisition specialist dedicated to an exclusive service line within iqbusiness.

The successful candidate MUST HAVE a proven track record of recruiting for a broad scope of roles, ranging from scarce skills roles within the Information Technology or consulting industry (for example software engineers, web designers, UX/UI Designers, etc.) to administrative roles (for example secretarial/executive assistants, finance assistants, administrators etc).

Experience as an internal recruiter / talent acquisition business partner within a business environment is essential, and the incumbent must be able to deliver results in a fast-paced and time-pressured environment. Previous external/agency experience is highly advantageous.

Key Responsibilities and/or output areas include, but are not limited to:

1. Sourcing Applicants which include pro-actively searching, advertising, screening & shortlisting

• Receiving and interpreting talent requirements from iqbusiness' clients and gathering further information from client stakeholders if needed
• Placing adverts and updating all applicable job boards and platforms, including LinkedIn, ATS and others
• Using sourcing/searching techniques such as Boolean strings, search engines, resources and networks to source new candidates
• Innovating and implementing new research methods and sourcing techniques
• Actively networking to generate a talent pool and build and maintain a pipeline
• Targeted sourcing of passive & active candidates
• Screening and shortlisting candidates
• Conducting telephonic, virtual or face-to-face screening interviews
• Building & maintaining networks on social media platforms
• Always aim to achieve EE targets and attrition targets within realm of authority as per implemented transformation plan

Interview administration, management and reporting:

• Managing the quality of the data on the ATS system
• Continuously updating candidate data as they are taken through the process and valid notes are added.
• Close old adverts

Candidate Management including liaison, negotiations and regrets to unsuccessful applicants:

• Liaising with candidates throughout the entire talent acquisition process
• Ensuring the delivery of a consistently superior candidate experience, aligned with iqbusiness brand and culture
• Brief the candidate during the first interview as per iqbusiness checklist, role and culture
• Provide timeous feedback to candidates either telephonically, in person or via email, including offers or regrets
• Provide timeous feedback to iq'ers regarding internal referrals
• Attend to salary negotiations and counselling around salary rates with line managers and candidate

Stakeholder Management:

• Establish and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders to stay abreast of current and future hiring needs
• Continuous engagement with line managers regarding candidates in the process
• Liaison with internal line managers and assisting with recruitment training and administration, as well as Agency and Third-Party vendor liaison and relationship-building
• Provide professional talent acquisition support and advice to internal stakeholders
• Train line managers on how to conduct interviews and advise on the talent acquisition process as/when required
• Represent the Talent Acquisition Team at induction/on-boarding as and when required
• Agency relationship building, including sourcing new recruitment agencies, ensuring SLA’s are in place, reviewing agency performance and general agency liaison

Recruitment Administration and reporting:

• Manage vacancies
• Managing the candidate database and ensuring that all statuses are updated in real-time
• Dash-boarding and reporting
• Oversee integrity checks and reference checks
• Deliver weekly reports on recruitment progress

Education:

• Matric
• Relevant Certifications, Diplomas or Degrees

Experience And Skills:

• Minimum 4 years’ recruitment experience as a recruiter/TA Specialist obtained in an agency or in a fast-paced, actively sourcing internal recruitment environment
• Extensive experience in recruiting for scarce skills in general including senior positions
• Well versed with emerging technologies
• MS Office
• Headhunting or targeted search experience
• Extensive experience regarding modern sourcing/searching techniques (for example using Boolean strings etc)
• Previous experience of Online recruitment portals and programmes
• Previous experience of working on applicant tracking systems
• Basic knowledge of SA employment legislation relevant to Talent Acquisition

Who We Are:

Our purpose is to grow people, grow business, and grow Africa.

At iqbusiness, we are creative, analytical people who never concede defeat. Beyond IT and technology, we apply innovative solutions to complex problems. We make sure that our clients grow, whether these challenges may be overcome by using research from iqbusiness and our partners, distributing teams to build and implement solutions, or deploying point ability to address a skills shortage. Whatever the challenges, we support them in overcoming them.

What’s In It For You:

At iqbusiness, we prioritise work-life balance and offer attractive salary packages with generous employee benefits. Our offices are conveniently found in both Johannesburg and Cape Town, ensuring ease even during challenging times like load shedding. We foster a workplace culture that values flexibility and supports your personal needs. Moreover, our diverse talent pool provides many opportunities for growth and development through meaningful interactions with your colleagues. Join us and experience the best of both worlds: a fulfilling career and a fulfilling life outside of work.

How do we recruit?

At iqbusiness, we take a refreshingly straightforward approach to recruitment. We passionately believe that feedback is the backbone of improvement, so we avoid dragging out the process unnecessarily.

Here's a sneak peek at the steps involved once you've sent us your resume:

1. First, we'll dive into your CV, delving into your background, interests, passions, and tech prowess. If you're a shining star that aligns with our needs, congratulations! You'll swiftly move on to step two.
2. This stage involves meeting one of our charismatic hiring managers who will assess your skills and, just as importantly, your compatibility with our vibrant culture.
3. If you appear victorious from this encounter, a thrilling challenge awaits you—an online assessment to prove your mettle. But wait, there's more! You'll also mingle with more of our extraordinary team members.
4. Once these delightful encounters conclude, we get down to business with employment checks—references, credit history, criminal records, and even the rarefied world of fraud. Once you've successfully navigated these hurdles, voila!
5. We eagerly extend to you an offer of employment, formalities having been dealt with promptly.

So, if you're ready to embark on a whirlwind recruitment adventure, buckle up and send us that CV!

Note: As all iqbusiness roles require honesty in the handling of or access to cash, finances, financial systems, or confidential information; our recruitment process requires that the following background checks be completed: credit, criminal, ID, and qualification verification.

IQbusiness is committed to sustainable growth and transformation, we embrace diversity and employ previously disadvantaged individuals.