Talent Acquisition Manager - Johannesburg Marriott Hotel Melrose Arch at Marriott International

JOB SUMMARY

•  Support the Marriott Melrose Arch Cluster on TA Programs, including but limited to Voyage, Interns, Apprenticeships, Learnerships, Accelerate, Khulunathi and Graduate Programs: o forecast annual demand for all TA Programs o Develop and implement programs in partnership with the HR & Hotel Leadership, o develop and implement a solution for hotels to hire and develop local talent leveraging local universities, colleges, and any Government funded projects and/or initiatives available. 
• Support the pull through of all relevant Youth initiatives across South Africa and be the main point of contact between Hotels, TA discipline, SSA and HQ, various stakeholders on property and industry partners. • Identified as a SME for Melrose Arch Precinct for TA • Drive TA aspect of Serve360 in line with sustainability and social impact reporting. 
• Development of TA Programmes growth strategy prioritizing, diversity and female leadership, in line with company goals and targets 
• Working closely with HR Property leaders in analysis of their requirements for candidates and validating numbers for the various Programs including but not limited to Accelerate, Voyage, internships and Apprenticeships. 
• Providing support in all necessary administration for Voyage, Interns, Apprenticeships, Learnerships, Accelerate, Khulunathi and Graduate Programs recruiting, including; sourcing requisitions, tracking applications, updating applicant status and sharing with key stakeholders. 
• Requisition management on mHUB. 
• Implementing Youth Employment Service (YES) • Working closely with DHR and/or HR Managers to identifying internal and external placements HCP processes. • Travel to partner High schools, Hotel Schools and Universities to represent Marriott International at relevant career events. 
• Connect with Career Offices and provide programme information where required. 
• Support with monthly TA metrics, analytics and reports for the TA team - Vacancy Reports, High School, Hotel School & university engagement report, Interns/Graduates on Property Report and any Company or Legislative Reports. 
• Support Youth and Diverse focused hiring initiatives and promote opportunities of the Marriott Brand in the region and internationally through Marriott initiatives. 
• Work closely with DHR/ HRM or Hotel Managers to drive various talent programs including Voyage and Apprenticeship programme 
• Management of the TA inboxes, support communications. 
• Day to day communication to Hotels and departments in a timely and efficient manner. 
• Tracks and coordinates key priorities including key presentations, responsibilities and due dates, such as Recruitment Trips, Career Fairs and Company visits. 
• Keep up to date with/and ability to give guidance on Marriott SOPs & MIPs and supports ongoing training and education to the associates both on and above property on career advice, career development, orientation, CV writing, Brand Fit and placement requests. • Supports the execution of a recruitment strategy plan and development and usage of Talent Toolkit Resources for the Division, to include Internships, Employee Referral Program, Relationship Recruitment, University / School / College Recruiting, Critical Paths and Best Practice. 
• Support properties on MGS, mHUB and system requests, training, education. • Custodian of Marriott Youth Programs including Voyage, Apprenticeships & Internships 
• Investigate, propose and implement approved AI Tools to support TA. • Execute Marriott on Compass Events including – Introduction to Brands, Speed Networking, Masterclass, Panel Discussions, Social Hour with Students and faculty 
• Drive and Support TA Social Media Campaigns • Manage internal Referrals • Build Relationships, Promote Marriott Youth Programs, Drive Employer Branding, Source Talent at Identified High Schools, Hotel Schools, Culinary Schools & Partnered Universities 
• Support DHR with Hotel & Cluster Talent Planning. • Hosting of Marriott Career Days. 
• Optimizing mHub, Broadbean & Job Boards. 
• Drive Interview Certification and Assist Associates on internal applications. 
• Custodian of the Talent Acquisition process namely, 
• Anticipate & Plan 
• Post & Source 
• Screen & Access o Interview & Select o Offer & Pre-Hire Checks 
• Hire & Onboarding T

Experience 

• 2-3 years of progressive Talent Management experience. 
• 2-3 years’ experience in managing Youth Programs preferrable 
• On property hospitality experience with high level stakeholders advantageous. 

Skills and Knowledge 

• Strong Presentation Skills in presenting Company history and knowledge, and selling our opportunities to Students & Educational Partners via virtual and in-person methods. 
• Strong relationship building skills to grow our network of University Partners, Global Talent Programmes Stakeholders and further access to inspire the next-generation of Student Talent. 
• Demonstrated experience interacting effectively as a team member with all levels of associates; ability to build and maintain effective relationships with a broad group of stakeholders. • Able to influence, drives ideas and effectively address issues guiding others toward the accomplishment of identified goals. 
• Strong planning, organizing and event management skills. 
• Strong interviewing and assessment skills. 
• Strong associate relation skills with passionate energy and Marriott culture ability. 
• Strong analytical skills; can quickly analyze situations. 
• Ability to use standard software applications and hotel/office systems particularly MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint. 
• Ability to creatively execute against a strategy and drive results. • Ability to take constructive, remedial or pro-active action without relying on direction. 
• Ability to network and build relationships. 
• Exercises flexibility and good judgment, rather than rigid adherence to procedures in order to accomplish goals 
• Effective decision-making skills; can choose a course of action amongst options where there is uncertainty, ambiguity or risk. 
• Strong problem-solving skills. 
• Strong communication skills (verbal, listening, writing, and presenting). 
• Actively seeks learning. Enhances personal, professional and business growth through new learning and experience. 
• Demonstrated ability to consult with HR colleagues and business leaders on complex business issues. 
• Experience with both divisional and hotel-based projects and 3rd party vendor relationship management advantageous. 
• Proven ability to use metrics and data analysis effectively. 
• Ability to demonstrate financial awareness and implications on a multi-matrix basis. 
• Knowledge of talent acquisition technologies and systems. Education or Certification 
• Bachelor’s Degree, or HR Qualification required. Business Results Balanced Scorecard Results: Develops strategies and executes activities to drive financial results, guest satisfaction, human capital index and market share. 
• Drive revenue and build customer loyalty. 
• Enhance product and service. 
• Develop talent. 
• Leverage “Work smart” processes. 
• Improve profitability.