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Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist (12 Months)

Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist (12 Months)

AfroCentric GroupRoodepoort, Gauteng, South Africa
25 days ago
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Overview

Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist (12 Months)

The Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible to lead the strategic recruitment efforts across multiple business units, with a focus on sourcing, attracting and hiring top talent to support our organisation’s objectives. Oversee the entire recruitment lifecycle while partnering with leadership to drive workforce planning, employer branding and talent pipeline development. With a strong understanding of healthcare sector, recruitment best practices, and a proven ability to manage the full recruitment lifecycle, you will be responsible for :

  • Strategic workforce planning - partner with business unit heads and line mangers to assess current and future hiring needs and develop tailored recruitment strategies that align to the organisation’s goals.
  • Develop innovative sourcing strategies - utilize a wide range of sourcing strategies including executive search, networking, etc.

Accountabilities and Outputs

Position Specific Outputs

Key responsibilities :

  • Full Recruitment process – manage the end-to-end recruitment process from strategic planning, sourcing candidates using various techniques (job boards, social media, networking, referrals) to attract the right candidates, screening and interviewing (through screening and interviews to assess candidate’s qualifications, experience and cultural fit), offers and onboarding of new hires.
  • Relationship building – develop and maintain strong relationships with hiring managers, Business Unit heads and other stakeholders to understand and proactively manage resourcing needs by creating fit-for-purpose recruitment strategies.
  • Talent pools – proactively build a talent pipeline for critical and hard-to-fill roles, ensuring a pool of qualified candidates is readily available.
  • Compliance – ensure all recruiting processes comply with company policies and procedures, including handling sensitive candidate data in accordance with applicable legislation.
  • Employer branding – promote the company’s brand within the talent market by attending industry events, job fairs, and through online platforms.
  • Metrics and reporting – track and report on key recruitment metrics (time-to-hire, source of hire, retention rates) and provide insights for continuous improvement.
  • Accountabilities

  • Implement practical solutions that use the specialist and departmental systems and processes
  • Provide specialist input and recommendations to improve efficiency, compliance and quality objectives related to the area of specialisation
  • Identify problems and develop and propose solutions to present to appropriate leader or stakeholders
  • Ensure day to day operational support required from area of specialisation is provided to enhance performance
  • Cost containment

  • Support the identification, development and implementation of cost-effective processes to increase efficiency and reduce cost drivers related to area of specialisation
  • Continuously review cost / benefit and Return on Investment within area of specialisation
  • Maintain a high level of impact on other departments to support improved delivery
  • Continually increase understanding of client and stakeholder needs, satisfaction and service delivery
  • Knowledge management

  • Ensure that adequate knowledge regarding specialisation is shared as required and maintained within the research library
  • Provide advice and / or training as required
  • Maintain, develop and implement specialist knowledge within the day to day operations of the organisation
  • Be a member of related professional bodies
  • Ensure CPD (continual professional development) or similar accreditation requirements are met annually to ensure maintained specialist accreditation
  • Network key relationships

  • Engage with and provide support to the established network of internal and external expert resources and partners
  • Specialist support to projects

  • Provide Specialist expertise and ensure best practice related to specialisation is implemented in projects, when required
  • Conform to project management disciplines when participating in projects
  • Represent department or project on appropriate committees related to area of specialisation
  • What will make you successful in this role

  • Excellent teamwork skills and an ability to manage and mentor staff.
  • Ability to provide operational input to the broader organization which beneficially impacts the organization is critical.
  • Outstanding customer service orientated approach; understanding and meeting the needs of all CCMDD stakeholders.
  • Computing skills; advanced application of MS Word, MS Powerpoint, MS Excel.
  • Fluency in English (read, write and understand).
  • Flexibility in terms of availability / working hours and travel.
  • Full comprehension of policies and procedures.
  • Good understanding of NDOH_CCMDD processes and procedures will be advantageous.
  • Qualifications and Experience

    Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in business, Human Resources, Business Administration or related field. Postgrad qualification - advantageous
  • Experience

  • Minimum of 5 – 7 years’ experience in strategic talent acquisition experience, with at least 2 years in a lead role.
  • Experience of recruiting healthcare professionals, advantageous.
  • Proven experience recruiting a wide range of roles – senior level and highly specialized roles across different industries or sectors.
  • Knowledge and Skills

    Knowledge :

  • Strong knowledge of advanced recruitment strategies and tools, including executive search, talent mapping and networking.
  • Strong understanding of employment law and recruitment best practices.
  • Knowledge and understanding of relevant acts
  • Knowledge of Talent management methodology
  • Knowledge, application and improvement of policies and procedures
  • Knowledge of the industry and market
  • Skills

  • Relationship building
  • Time Management
  • Data gathering and analysis
  • Attention to Accuracy and Detail
  • Networking
  • Business Acumen
  • Communication Skills
  • Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Proficient in applicant tracking systems and recruitment platforms
  • Ability to manage multiple vacancies and priorities within a fast-paced environment
  • The shortlisting process will only start once the application due date has been reached. The time taken to complete this process will depend on how far you progress and the availability of line managers.

    Should you not receive feedback within a month of applying, please consider your application unsuccessful!

    Notes

  • Seniority level Not Applicable
  • Employment type Temporary
  • Job function Health Care Provider
  • Industries Public Health
  • Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at AfroCentric Group by 2x.

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