Job Title: Talent Acquisition Specialist
To take charge of planning and guiding talent sourcing needs and goals, specifically related to where and how we will source for talent we need to meet our acquisition needs and thereby contributing to overall business success. Create and execute a sustainable talent attraction and acquisition tactical plan and process across the Company to appoint top talent and execute the end-to-end talent sourcing and attraction process.
Experience:
- Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in the retail industry in a similar role or in a recruitment agency.
Qualification:
- Matric Certificate
- HR Diploma (Advantageous)
Competencies (skills and attributes):
- Ability and adaptability when working under pressure
- Ability to use own initiative and make decisions
- Creative and forward-thinking
- Good communication skills on all levels
- Customer insight and focus
- Team player
- Valid Driver’s License – Code 8 unendorsed (must be able to travel)
- Accuracy and good eye for detail
- Willingness to learn
- Excellent communication and people skills
- Organized and driven
- Problem-solving ability
- Market research skills
Key Responsibilities
Recruitment Process and Policy
- Own and drive talent sourcing, selecting and acquisition process, which will include the building of local talent sourcing pipelines aligned to the Company Talent Management and Employment Equity plans.
- Assess current recruitment policies and processes and ensure compliance is adhered to, to minimize the company’s exposure to adverse outcomes of complaints, litigation, audits, and inspections.
- Continuously improve and update recruitment templates and documentation.
- Introduce key assessment tools.
- Introduce standardized interview techniques and train line managers on recruitment process and interview techniques.
Recruitment Needs Analysis
- Work closely with relevant business heads, to understand objectives and construct plans to improve recruitment performance and create and implement talent tactical plans.
- Execution and creation of relevant talent sourcing pools that meet the demanding needs of the organization and ensuring a steady pipeline of ready talent into the business.
- Analyze the Company Talent Plans to assess internal versus external talent needs.
- Anticipate the company’s future talent needs (future store openings/expansion) and work with managers to advise on sourcing, selection and acquisition tactics that will help to sustain success.
Sourcing, Attract and Select
- Effective and efficient use of our recruitment management system.
- Re-assess all current adverts used and re-look job specifications with the HRBP.
- Provide a comprehensive recruitment and selection service to ensure Time to Fill is within company norms.
- Fulfill multiple roles that ensure consistent levels of workforce talent, including hands-on involvement, and acquisition of all top talent and diverse candidates across all levels of the organization.
- Create and improve relevant workflows, select and manage relevant sourcing and acquisition platforms, and partner with internal and external stakeholders to deliver on the talent needs of the company.
- Communicate with external sources, i.e., peer organizations, service providers, talent sourcing originators to ensure the most appropriate solutions to enable the business.
Brand Ambassador
- Enhance the company’s external brand through job portals, social media, and by attending, organizing, and facilitating career fairs and other events.
- Partner with stakeholders to create and market the company as an attractive employer brand across the territories in which we operate and ensure the placement of a successful pool of candidates that meets the business needs and fits the culture of the business.
- Drive word-of-mouth employer brand awareness building.
- Continuously update and maintain website, online career portals, etc.
Reporting
- Compile regular weekly, monthly and ad hoc acquisition and project reports on recruitment and social media activities.
- Report on recruitment trends in the retail industry.
- Determine metrics to track and monitor the effectiveness and efficiency of the recruitment function.
- Conduct effective workforce forecasting and reporting as relevant and requested.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
(You must be able to answer “YES” to all requirements listed below)
- Matric Certificate.
- Diploma in Human Resources.
- Valid Driver’s Licence – Code 8 unendorsed (must have) – must be able to travel.
- Computer Literate: Full Microsoft Office package.
- 3 – 5 years’ recruitment experience in the retail industry or recruitment agency.
- Experience in various recruitment and selection techniques.
- Experience in job analysis, role profiling and competency-based interviews.
- Experience in the professional use of sourcing channels and platforms e.g., LinkedIn, Indeed, Ditto.HR.
Undertakings:
- Criminal / Credit Check.
- Qualification verification.
Salary - Negotiable depending on experience and qualifications.
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