Talent Acquisition Specialist

About Electrum :

Electrum is a next-generation payment software technology company.

Since 2012, we've delivered trusted, enterprise-grade, cloud-native software to optimize financial transaction processing. Our deep expertise has established us as a respected partner in high-volume, low-value payment schemes, enabling clients to deliver services to millions of South Africans daily.

At Electrum, we are grounded in impact – designing solutions that matter, acting with urgency, and continuously learning as we scale. We believe in creating together – working side by side with our clients and teams to build meaningful, lasting solutions. We prioritise making it safe – encouraging open communication, smart risk-taking, and trust so that creativity and alignment thrive. And we back empowered strong teams – hiring brilliant people, collaborating hard, and holding each other to high standards while leading with empathy and kindness.

The Role :

Are you passionate about finding great technical talent and matching them with exciting opportunities in the tech space?

Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment and love being at the forefront of innovation? If so, we want you to join our team as a Talent Acquisition Specialist.

We are looking for a Talent Acquisition Specialist with relevant experience in sourcing talent for technical roles such as Engineering and Application Support and other customer-facing roles. You will be responsible for managing the end-to-end recruitment process by using an applicant tracking system to follow candidates through the process, ensuring a positive and seamless candidate experience. You\'ll collaborate with various teams to understand their team needs, develop effective recruitment strategies, sourcing top candidates to fill our vacancies and ensure a positive experience for candidates. Come and experience the thrill of working alongside brilliant minds, pushing boundaries, and witnessing the transformative power of our payments technology.

Responsibilities :

• Sourcing candidates : Build strong relationships with hiring managers and teams to deeply understand their talent requirements; Develop and maintain a network of potential candidates through proactive sourcing, leveraging online platforms, social media, networking events, and referrals; Source candidates using a variety of platforms such as LinkedIn; Nurture candidate relationships, ensuring a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment process; Manage internship and graduate programs to attract young talent and maintain a pipeline for recruitment including organising career days at universities; Identify cost-effective sourcing strategies and minimise external recruitment costs while maintaining quality
• Develop and maintain a recruitment strategy : Collaborate with the People Operations team to align recruitment strategies with overall company culture and values; Contribute to the development and execution of the talent acquisition strategy, taking into account the company\'s growth plans and long-term objectives; Support and uphold DEI strategies to achieve an annual hiring plan that emphasises diversity, equity and inclusion as core pillars of our workforce planning strategy
• Recruitment execution : Work closely with hiring managers to define job descriptions, qualifications, and interview processes that are aligned with the company\'s strategic goals; Screen and assess candidates using a variety of methods, such as CV reviews, interviews, and skills assessments; Coordinate and schedule interviews, ensuring a seamless experience for both candidates and interviewers; Conduct thorough reference and background checks; Provide guidance to hiring managers on best practices for interviewing, candidate evaluation, and selection; Manage multiple open positions simultaneously, adhering to timelines and ensuring timely communication with stakeholders; Manage relationships with external recruitment agencies; Ensure that a diverse pool of candidates is sourced and considered for each role; Reduce time-to-fill metrics by implementing efficient recruitment processes and leveraging technology where applicable; Collaborate with People Operations and Finance teams to ensure alignment between hiring plans and budget constraints; Monitor and manage recruitment-related expenses, reporting on budget adherence and providing insights for optimisation; Negotiate packages with candidates
• Increase Brand Awareness : Partner with Marketing to develop and drive Electrum brand awareness; Create brand awareness around Electrum via online channels such as LinkedIn
• Reporting, Systems and Administration : Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement innovative recruitment technologies and tools to streamline processes; Gather and analyse data with useful HR metrics, like time to hire and employee turnover rates

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