Talent Sourcing and Learning & Development Consultant

Hogan Lovells; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Hogan Lovells in Johannesburg seeks a Talent Sourcing & Learning & Development Consultant to drive recruitment for the GBC and lead the Learning & Development agenda. This role covers end-to-end recruitment, stakeholder engagement, and MM reporting to HR management.

You will manage the recruitment process, coordinate interviews, maintain filing systems, and handle onboarding. Strong SA Labour Law knowledge and 3–5 years of recruitment experience are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent is required.
• HR Degree or equivalent tertiary qualification is required (NQF 6/7).
• Certified SDF in SASSETA or equivalent is required.
• 3–5 years’ experience in a Recruitment Operational role is required.
• Proficient with MS Office, HR systems and Workday.

Responsibilities

• Recruitment and selection of all employees according to firm processes.
• Support employment equity targets and posting vacancies on portals.
• Coordinate interview arrangements and respond to inquiries.
• Maintain recruitment databases and records.
• Screen candidates by phone and participate in interviews.
• Propose salary offers using benchmarking data and follow the approval process for offers.
• Liaise with business leads to map talent needs and advise on candidate selection.
• Produce regular HR reports and maintain recruitment trackers.
• Coordinate onboarding documentation and payroll-related documents.
• Ensure compliance training and adherence to Labour Legislation and POPIA.

Skills

Knowledge of SA Labour Legislation

Oral & written communication

Organizational & time management

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent (NQF 4)

HR Degree or equivalent (NQF 6/7)

Certified SDF (SASSETA)

Tools

Microsoft Office

HR Systems

Workday (Advantage)

Job description

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ROLE DESCRIPTION

The Talent Sourcing & Learning & Development Consultant will be responsible for the recruitment of talent for the GBC as well as driving the Learning and Development agenda for the GBC.

The recruitment function is varied and will include routine administration as well as coordinating and interviewing candidates – all of which require dedication, attention to detail and accuracy.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

RECRUITMENT

• Responsible for the recruitment and selection of all employees as per the firm’s recruitment processes and procedures for allocated business units.
• Ensure that the recruitment process supports the firm’s employment equity targets.
• Posting vacancies on HLCP and response handling on job portals (LinkedIn, etc).
• Co-ordination and administration of the recruitment function (placing adverts, coordinating interview arrangements and dealing with enquiries as they arise).
• Updating and distribution of correspondence with candidates.
• Regular maintenance and organisation of filing systems, retaining documents, correspondence and other records in line with the Firm’s recruitment procedures.
• Maintain the Recruitment database.
• Telephonic screening of candidates for minimum requirements.
• Participate in screening interviews and offer insight for further decision making.
• Use the salary benchmarking data to propose CTC offers.
• Ensure the full approval process is followed when extending an offer of employment.

STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT

• Form good relationships with business leads to understand their recruitment needs and assist in talent mapping.
• Guide and lead business with recruitment practices.
• Advise business on the selection of candidates.

MI REPORTING

• Ensure that HLCP reflects accurately the status of each vacancy.
• Record and monitor all stages of candidate’s progress from CV review to offer stage.
• Maintain recruitment tracker for all active vacancies.
• Produce weekly / monthly and once off reports that need to be sent to the HR Manager.

ON-BOARDING

• Capture new joiner’s data on HLCP accurately.
• Ensure that all relevant source documents are submitted to HR Administrator to submit for payroll processing.
• Management of employee letters, contracts, and promotional letters, etc

RISK & COMPLIANCE

• Complete mandatory compliance training.
• Adhere to Labour Legislation.
• Adhere to POPIA.

LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT

Skills Development and Professional Training and Development:

Provide employees with appropriate training and professional development opportunities to advance their careers with the firm. Again, this is more a relationship with managers to determine what the training needs of the function would be.

Manage requests for training, registration and invoices for all employees.

Draft and manage training budgets for each department.

Manage and coordinate professional development training programs.

Study Assistance Programme:

• Full administration and coordination of the staff study assistance programme.
• Ensure that all study assistance requests are submitted timeously and that approvals are communicated to the staff.
• Manage requests and invoices for all employees.
• Update policies relating to study assistance programme.

Workplace skills plan and annual training report (WSP/ATR):

• Compile and document all the training submitted throughout the reporting cycle.
• Computate data for completion of Workplace Skills Plan and Annual Training Report.
• Work closely with Finance with any information needed for the completion of the WSP & ATR.
• Attend the EE Forum and report on the training opportunities within the firm and the L&D processes.
• Complete WSP/ATR report submission timeously on/before the legislative deadline date.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

To support the HR Leadership with the development and implementation of projects as required.

REQUIREMENTS PROFILE

EDUCATION

• Grade 12 or equivalent (NQF 4) - Required
• HR Degree or equivalent tertiary qualification (NQF 6/7) – Required
• Certified SDF in any SETA (preferably SASSETA) – Required

MENTAL & ENVIRONMENTAL/LEGAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to work in a fast paced, high performing environment
• Must be able to work to deadlines
• Must be able to handle high volumes of work
• Must always maintain high confidentiality
• Must have the ability to understand the organizational structure within a short period of time
• Must have a clear criminal record
• Must be able to follow processes and procedures
• Attention to detail
• Display sense of urgency always
• 3-5 years’ experience in a similar role at Recruitment Operational level - Required

SYSTEM SKILLS

• Microsoft Office - Intermediate (Required)
• HR Systems (Required)
• Workday (Advantage)

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• Knowledge of SA Labour Legislation
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong organizational, administrative and time management skills
• Knowledge of HR Risk management principles and practices
• Commercial awareness
• Able to work independently and on own initiative within specified guidelines or processes
• Well-developed interpersonal skills and able to deal with colleagues at all levels
• Able to work appropriately with confidential and sensitive information

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

• Ability to handle queries efficiently with diplomacy and tact
• Ability to follow instructions & follow procedures precisely
• Adapting and responding to change
• Delivering results and meeting business expectations
• Working with others
• Delivering through others