Talent Acquisition Specialist

The Apex Group was established in Bermuda in 2003 and is now one of the world’s largest fund administration and middle office solutions providers.

Our business is unique in its ability to reach globally, service locally and provide cross-jurisdictional services. With our clients at the heart of everything we do, our hard-working team has successfully delivered on an unprecedented growth and transformation journey, and we are now represented by over circa 13,000 employees across 112 offices worldwide.Your career with us should reflect your energy and passion.

That’s why, at Apex Group, we will do more than simply ‘empower’ you. We will work to supercharge your unique skills and experience.

Take the lead and we’ll give you the support you need to be at the top of your game. And we offer you the freedom to be a positive disrupter and turn big ideas into bold, industry-changing realities.

For our business, for clients, and for you

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Role Location: JHB

Department: Talent Acquisition

Employment Type: Permanent

Summary

To partner with the relevant Hiring manager and HR team globally to recruit high-caliber talent.

The Role & Key Responsibilities:

• You’ll set the strategy for hires, owning the process, and advising managers on the best course of action to successfully recruit for their teams.
• Delivering a five-star, world-leading candidate and hiring manager experience. We measure our success through key ratios in the team, and providing a first-class experience is crucial.
• Regular meetups with hiring managers are key to establishing positive relationships and enabling you to manage and prioritise your time well.
• Develop and lead on the sourcing and implementation of improved recruitment strategies.
• Keep abreast of market data and trends, including competitor remuneration.
• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process, including but not limited to:
• Work with HRBPs and hiring managers to prepare and review job descriptions in line with the Company’s templates.
• Publish job adverts in line with Apex Group guidelines as well as employment law.
• Schedule interviews and conduct screening of candidates.
• Guide and coach hiring managers through the Apex Group hiring process and Group templates.
• Work with the HRBPs to draft and obtain approvals for conditional offers to candidates.
• Review and update Group recruitment policies and practices.
• Manage internal talent pools in line with Group standards and policies.
• Provide accurate data and reporting analytics on Group recruitment trends.
• Prepare weekly progress reports to communicate the status of all vacancies.
• Collaborate with marketing to build and improve the Employer brand.
• Offer training to managers where required for interview techniques, ensuring compliance with GDPR requirements.
• Close collaboration with the other HR teams to ensure all stakeholders remain informed and participate where required
• Clear communication to keep all stakeholders informed regarding the talent acquisition process during the various steps
• Ad hoc assistance with projects within the Talent team and HR Administration.

Skills Required: (Manager to add details)

• Networking skills – building relations with hiring managers and HR Business Partners
• Logical thinking and judgement – applying judgement to resolve recruitment situations
• Critical thinking – asking questions, taking ownership of the talent acquisition process
• Meticulously detail-oriented and organized – ensuring follow-up communication with key stakeholders and that all is prepped and ready for scheduled interviews
• Excellent competency-based interviewing skills – a talent to identify well-suited candidates that meet the needs of the business
• A ‘can-do’ attitude with resourcefulness to deliver – finding a way
• Knack to multitask in a fast-paced environment - juggling multiple roles, managing expectations, and meeting deadlines.

Education and Experience: (Manager to add details)

• Diploma in HR (an advantage)
• At least 2-3 years’ experience in recruitment
• Financial market experience (an advantage)
• Experience managing an e-recruitment platform (an advantage)
• MS Office (Word) skills (essential

Reporting Structure:

The Talent Acquisition Specialist will report to the Talent Acquisition Team Lead based in Cape Town.

Disclaimer: Unsolicited CVs sent to Apex (Talent Acquisition Team or Hiring Managers) by recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this position. Apex operates a direct sourcing model and where agency assistance is required, the Talent Acquisition team will engage directly with our exclusive recruitment partners.