Talent Acquisition Specialist

Purpose:

A pharmaceutical company is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist who will be responsible to partner with the business in acquiring talent for the Woodmead Sales and Marketing Division in order to achieve recruitment objectives; to act as guardian and custodian of the recruitment, selection and appointment process; to ensure the effective implementation of recruitment projects

Key Job Outputs:

Recruitment and selection

• Handle end–to–end recruitment with relevant Hiring Managers
• Performing searches for qualified candidates according to relevant job criteria using computer databases, networking, internet recruiting resources, cold calls, media, recruiting forums and employee referrals
• Screening and short listing all applicants in consultation with the relevant hiring manager
• Screening applications where necessary, ensuring candidates meet minimum criteria as set out in the Job Specification
• Telephonic Screening to identify suitable candidates through effective job matching
• Oversee and co-ordinate interviews for required roles with the Talent Acquisition Officer
• Conducting interviews alongside management and shortlisting to identify the most suitable candidate ensuring a fair process has taken place
• Making hiring recommendations as and when required
• Oversee accurate verification checks for shortlisted candidates i.e. references, credit check, criminal check, qualification check
• Oversee all required assessments with the Talent Officer to confirm bookings with Psychometrist and candidates
• Be the point of contact for internal and external applicants for roles that have been advertised
• Keep track of all employee referrals
• Administer and maintain the recruitment database in accordance with system requirements, standards and setup
• Manage candidate feedback sessions both internally and externally
• Handle recruitment application related queries
• Facilitating the preparation of necessary documentation and checks before approving the documentation for distribution
• Track referrals
• After successful appointments, handle face-to-face feedback session with internal applicants, bulk rejects, un-publish the advertisement and fill roles on the Direct Hire System

Client relationship management

• Creating and maintaining productive relationships with internal and external clients by providing input and advice.
• Keeping the client informed about progress on recruitment process by communicating via telephone, email and informal meetings.
• Providing training and coaching to management in respect of recruitment interventions, as required

Administration and recruitment system management

• Maintain up-to-date recruitment files for all roles
• Keep all recruitment administration up to date
• Compiling and providing your line manager with all relevant recruitment information for reporting purposes
• Assist in compiling monthly reports on recruitment stats
• Capture all CV’s onto database if not uploaded via website
• Oversee the accuracy of Job Descriptions/Adverts

Core Competencies:

• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Enthusiasm, passion, and high energy are key requisites
• Analytical skills
• Maintain high standards
• Personal responsibility
• Networking ability
• Interpersonal skills
• Stakeholder management
• Candidates experience best practices
• Emotional intelligence
• Integrity
• Innovative
• Accuracy
• Planning and organising
• Ability to perform under pressure
• Self-starter and self-motivated
• Sense of urgency
• Prioritising and planning
• Aptitude for continuous learning
• Influential and impactful presentation skills
• Adaptability and flexibility in a changing environment

Qualifications:

• BCom in Human Resources or related social science degree

Experience:

• 2 - 3 years minimum of recruitment full end-to-end working experience
• Knowledge of applicant tracking tools
• End-to-end hiring process
• Sourcing techniques
• Interviewing skills
• Offer management
• HR and employment law basics
• Ability to effectively operate, Microsoft Office suite

Salary:   Market related

Should you not hear from us within 2 weeks, kindly consider your application as unsuccessful.

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