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Talent Acquisition Specialist

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Electrum SoftwareCape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
6 days ago
Job description

Overview

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

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 for 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
  • Analyse market trends and competitor insights to make recommendations on evolving recruitment strategies
  • Utilise data and metrics to assess the effectiveness of different sourcing channels, and adjust strategies accordingly
  • Requirements

  • Degree / Diploma in Human Resources Management or an equivalent business degree
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in talent acquisition or recruitment
  • Previous experience within the Information Technology sector - hiring Software Developers, Engineers, Sales and Operations
  • Proven experience managing the talent acquisition life cycle (full end-to-end recruitment process)
  • Advantageous for the role :

  • Previous experience in any ATS is preferred
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Excellent knowledge of Google suite is a must for this role (Gmail, Sheets and Google Docs)
  • Strong analytical and problem solving skills
  • Ability to prioritise tasks and delegate where needed
  • Ability to work on multiple roles and searches at the same time
  • Excellent time management skills, and ability to meet deadlines
  • Adequate change management skills
  • High ethical and confidentiality standards
  • Benefits

    Why Join Electrum?

  • We believe in a People First approach, ensuring a culture where you can thrive and make a real difference
  • Your Career & Culture

  • Career Growth : Delivering world-class financial software is challenging, but your effort will earn you hands-on experience with products used by millions, accelerating your career .
  • Strong Teams : We keep teams small, focused, and collaborative to maximize impact.
  • Transparency : We openly discuss strategy, finances, and salaries. Mistakes are viewed as learning opportunities that we actively discuss.
  • Autonomy : We trust you . You\'re expected to seek out the data needed for informed decisions and manage your own time—knowing when to focus and when to recharge.
  • Shared Vision : You\'ll have the power to shape the vision of how we build the future of financial services.
  • Practical Perks

  • Here\'s how we support our culture :
  • Flexible Work : Office-first environment with flexible hours .
  • Generous Leave : Starting at 20 days per year.
  • Office Perks : Fully-stocked kitchen and daily catered lunch .
  • Social Life : Regular team activities like hikes, getaways, and dinners
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