Talent Acquisition Specialist at Old Mutual South Africa

Job Description

• The Talent Acquisition Specialist will be responsible for consulting with HC colleagues and business leaders to understand workforce needs and develop talent acquisition strategies to source, attract and hire best-in-class talent.
• It is critical that the TA Specialist meet expected service levels and key performance metrics to drive superior candidate and hiring manager experience by filling open roles within expected timelines.
• The successful candidate will be part of a dynamic, high performing team recruiting for scarce skills.

Key Result Areas

• Provide full cycle recruiting services including recruitment strategy session, candidate sourcing, interviewing, selection processes, offer management, process documentation, compliance management and status communication with candidates and hiring managers.
• Develop and execute recruiting strategies, utilizing labor market consultation and competitive intelligence.
• Develop and maintain internal and external relationships related to the recruitment process which may include hiring managers, human resource professionals, industry contacts, and candidates.
• Consult using your subject matter expertise to partner with business on recruiting and sourcing strategies, candidate assessment, metrics and analytics, position responsibilities and forecasting.
• Ensure policies, processes and legal requirements comply with local labor laws and company standards.

Skills, Qualifications and Experience required

• Relevant qualification
• Substantial Talent Acquisition experience
• Experience recruiting for scarce skills i.e., Actuarial, CA(SA), Quants, Risk Professionals, Internal Auditors, Legal/Compliance etc.  
• Financial Services industry experience would be a distinct advantage.
• Working knowledge of Workday would be an added advantage.
• n-depth knowledge of candidate sourcing techniques for active and passive candidates
• Knowledge of talent acquisition techniques and requirements and South African laws regarding employment practices (Labor Relations Act, Employment Equity Act, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, FAIS).
• Superior ability to deal with senior stakeholders.
• Motivated self-starter, strong work ethic,
• Demonstrated ability to make complex decisions. 
• Has the ability to articulate differing views.
• Time-management skills with the ability to handle multiple open roles simultaneously.
• Ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal)
• Ability to collaborate effectively.
• Strong relationship builder
• Obsessed about delivering service excellence

Skills

• Financial Services Industry, Offer Management, Onboarding, Recruiting, Recruiting Processes, Recruiting Strategies, Taking Initiative, Talent Acquisition, Time Management, Workday

Education

• Bachelors Degree (B) (Required)

Closing Date

15 April 2023