6 Month Contract Talent Acquisition Specialist at Experian

Job Description

• We are searching for a Talent Acquisition Partner, EMEA to lead our efforts in Africa, as part of our fantastic EMEA Talent Acquisition team!
• You will be partnering closely with the business across our Africa markets to build strong, impactful relationships as a trusted business partner and will be seen as a true specialist in Talent Acquisition. As part of the EMEA team, you will also work closely with Talent Acquisition peers in other EMEA countries and will have the opportunity to partner and recruit across other EMEA markets.
• You will be part of a great TA community who are committed to driving improvement and working in collaboration on our EMEA TA priorities.  

Qualifications

• Grade 12 National Senior Certificate (NQF 4)
• Tertiary qualification in Human Resources/ Industrial Psychology (or equivalent) 
• 5 Years proven experience as an inhouse Recruiter working within Finance/Technology industries  
• 3-5 Years’ experience sourcing and head-hunting talent in the Technology market 
• 3-5 Years’ experience in managing recruitment on Applicant Tracking Systems   
• Previous experience in recruiting across EMEA/APAC regions will be advantageous 

Additional Information

What you’ll need to bring to the party

• Proven experience in a similar talent acquisition role 
• Good understanding of finance talent market trends and challenges
• Previous experience in building talent acquisition strategies 
• Excellent stakeholder and candidate management skills
• Proactivity, strong “can-do” attitude and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
• Strong communication skills

What you’ll be doing 

• Perform full life cycle recruiting process (direct sourcing, screening, interviewing, offer management and onboarding)
• Partner closely with business leaders, HR Business Partners and hiring managers to understand business needs, acting as a trusted advisor
• Gather competitive data, industry trends, and labour market conditions and translate these to successful search strategies
• Challenge requirements and expectations where necessary to ensure an effective recruiting process
• Ensure a “wow” candidate and hiring manager experience within the talent acquisition process
• Drive relevant and targeted employer branding activities, supported by Regional and Global initiatives
• Manage effective relations with colleges, universities and academies where appropriate to support early career hires 
• Play an active role in various TA improvement projects, always looking for opportunities to evolve
• Implement and run local initiatives supporting talent attraction and our diversity and inclusion agenda
• Actively contribute to a culture that achieves the business goals, delights customers, and keeps consumer advocacy at the heart of everything we do