Talent Acquisition Specialist

Can you spot talent a mile away? Do you understand the demands of the changing workforce and workplace? Are you unique in how you source the right people for the right job? Raise your hand because WE’RE HIRING!

It’s our mission to unleash the potential in our team, and we know that teams perform best when they are diverse and each individual feels that they belong. That’s why we want you to join us in the capacity of Talent Acquisition Specialist. This role plays an integral part in our team, as you run with all staff sourcing strategies and initiative for the entire group.

So, who are we and why would you want to join us?

We work smart, we work hard, but we have fun doing it!

Companies in our group include:

• LNDR – a lending solutions provider
• Cryosave – A bank for newborn stem cells
• APS – an outsourced call centre management company

What can we offer you? Some of our benefits include:

• Modern fit-for-purpose people practices.
• Working in a state-of-the-art tech building that includes access to on-site gym to help you grow your fitness as much as you do your brain.
• Two on-site restaurants that will have you inhaling aromas of mouth-watering lunchtime dishes, and freshly brewed coffee. At Fintech campus that’s just a part of the rhythm of the day.

Great, so who is a good fit?

We want you to tell the story of why people want to work here to make sure we get the right staff to help us succeed!

• Develop and implement a hiring strategy that speaks to the overall objectives of each individual company, all the while making sure that the staffing needs are being met.
• Understand the business and hiring managers to make sure we don’t waste time with candidates that are not qualified and not suitable.
• Market the company as an employer of choice! We want to have people queuing up to work for us. You should actively work with the marketing team to build our social media presence and to advertise on suitable portals.
• Proactively create applicant pools and talent pipelines. Even if there are no vacancies we want a database of people who have been vetted that we can call on at any time. Use social media, use portals, your network or any other programmes that will work.
• Develop and implement graduate programs. “Catch them while they are young” we always say…it will be your responsibility to set up connections at varsities and promoting us to recent graduates.
• Screen and assess candidates properly to ensure high quality candidates get referred to hiring managers. This includes setting up an array of technical and non-technical assessments to screen suitability.
• Implement and maintain our recruitment processes including record keeping and tracking systems. It is important to support efficient full cycle recruiting!

• An effective communicator, who can interact with all types of people, both written and verbal.
• Someone who is confident, not scared to pick up the phone and speak to anyone.
• An independent worker who delivers with minimal supervision.
• Has an ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Manages self to ensure deadlines are met.
• Develops and maintains solid relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.
• Remains curious, thinks outside the box and forms close relationships to hiring managers.
• Conveys a positive attitude even in difficult circumstances.
• Takes responsibility for the role and takes initiative.
• Cultural fit for a fast-moving and high-performance, but also informal and non-hierarchical organisation.

• Tertiary qualification in Human Resources, Industrial Psychology or a similar field advantageous.
• 3+ years’ experience in talent acquisition or similar roles.
• Familiar with social media, CV’s, databases and professional networks.
• Experience with full cycle recruitment, using various interviewing techniques and evaluation methods.
• Proven excellence in your previous endeavours.