Talent Business Partner (Sourcing)

Kelly; Durban; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Talent Business Partner (Sourcing) in Durban. This role focuses on engaging top-tier talent and strategic workforce planning. The ideal candidate will have 5-7 years of experience in recruitment and talent sourcing, with proven skills in market research and stakeholder engagement. Responsibilities include managing talent pipelines, enhancing candidate experience, and delivering recruitment reports. This position requires a Bachelor's degree and proficiency in using LinkedIn Recruiter.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years' experience in talent sourcing, recruitment, or talent acquisition.
• Proven experience sourcing across multiple functions and organisational levels.
• Strong ATS, bulk recruitment experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage talent pipelines for critical roles.
• Screen and shortlist candidates aligned to job specifications.
• Engage with leaders to understand workforce needs.

Skills

Talent sourcing

Stakeholder engagement

Market research

Candidate experience

High attention to detail

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's Degree in HR, Industrial Psychology, Business Management, or related field

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

ATS systems

Job description

Overview

SUMMARY We are seeking an experienced and driven Talent Business Partner (Sourcing) to partner strategically with the business in attracting, mapping, and engaging top‑tier talent. You will play a proactive and critical role in ensuring the organisation has the right people in place to achieve its goals. This position sits at the intersection of strategy, stakeholder engagement, talent intelligence, and exceptional candidate experience. Our client is looking to employ a Talent Business Partner based in La Lucia, Durban.

Responsibilities

• Talent Sourcing & Pipeline Development
• Develop and manage talent pipelines for critical, scarce‑skill, and high‑volume roles.
• Conduct proactive market research and talent mapping.
• Utilise multiple sourcing platforms (LinkedIn, job boards, referrals, social networks).
• Build and maintain long‑term relationships with passive candidates.
• Recruitment Execution
• Partner with Talent Acquisition and HR teams to define role requirements.
• Screen and shortlist candidates aligned to job specifications.
• Support the recruitment cycle (scheduling, interviews, assessments).
• Ensure compliance, data accuracy, and recruitment reporting standards.
• Business Partnering
• Engage with leaders to understand workforce needs and future talent demands.
• Provide insights on market trends, competitor activity, and talent availability.
• Advise managers on sourcing strategies, timelines, and recruitment risks.
• Candidate Experience
• Deliver timely, empathetic, and professional communication to candidates.
• Support seamless onboarding of new hires.
• Enhance the employer brand through thoughtful candidate engagement.
• Maintain the highest standards of confidentiality.
• Data, Reporting & Systems
• Track sourcing metrics including pipeline health, turnaround times, and conversions.
• Maintain accurate data in HR and ATS systems.
• Provide weekly and monthly sourcing reports to HR and business stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in HR, Industrial Psychology, Business Management, or related field.
• 5-7 years' experience in talent sourcing, recruitment, or talent acquisition.
• Proven experience sourcing across multiple functions and organisational levels.
• Strong ATS, bulk recruitment, and LinkedIn Recruiter experience (non‑negotiable).
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• High attention to detail and strong customer‑centric mindset.
• Demonstrated professionalism, ethics, and confidentiality