Talent Acquisition Consultant (Fixed-Term Contract)

Job Description,

The purpose of this role is to provide a superior candidate experience and promote the PPS brand. The incumbent will be accountable to facilitate the end-to-end recruitment and selection process and acquire the best talent for the company. The successful incumbent will be expected to attract, source, interview, hire and onboard high-quality candidates for PPS.

, Requirements,

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Psychology, Psychology or Human Resources Management or Commerce is essential
• Hons Degree is preferred
  
  

Experience

• 1 - 2 years HR experience is preferred
• Experience in conducting competency - based interviews would be advantageous
• Understanding and knowledge of assessments would be an advantage
  
  

Knowledge And Skills

• Knowledge of Electronic Talent Acquisition and Application Tracking systems
• Knowledge of recruiting best practice and principles
• Knowledge of Employment labour laws related to recruitment and selection
• Self-starter and team player
• Stakeholder management skills
• Writing skills - draft proposals and recommendations for exceptions when required
• Proficient in MS Excel
• Attention to detail
  
  

Competencies

• Problem solving
• Relationship-building
• Results-Driven
• Planning and organizing
• Customer Service
• Persuading and Influencing
  
  

, Duties and Responsibilities,

Talent Acquisition

• Forecasting hiring needs and sourcing potential candidates using different platforms and various online channels.
• Partner with the HR Business Partners and Line Management to establish the role requirements and business needs.
• Post external and internal adverts and screen CVs for referral to the recruiting manager.
• Ensure that vacant positions are filled in line with the EE Plan and targets of PPS.
• Use of internal advertising, internet sourcing, social media and other technical means to source best fitting candidates for vacancies.
• Schedule and conduct interviews, guiding and leading the end-to-end recruitment and selection process.
• Evaluating candidates' performance in interviews and conduct any relevant assessment.
• Draft and send Offers to the relevant stakeholders and candidates.
• Take steps to ensure positive candidate experience.
• Build and enhance talent pipelines.
• Facilitate all pre-employment and security checks timeously.
• Ensure adherence to the talent acquisition policy, processes and SLA.
• Effective use of tools and resources for efficient talent acquisition through to on-boarding.
• Is adept in the use of the latest MS Office package, particularly Word and PowerPoint, Internet, Outlook and Excel
  
  

Stakeholder Management

• Build and maintain relationships with the HR community and line management.
• Building relationships with potential candidates and hiring managers.
• Develop and manage relationships with third party recruitment agencies and search firms.
• Collaborates with key business stakeholders to ensure understanding of each vacancy available.
• Engage and partner closely with various stakeholders to advise, guide the recruitment process.
• Implement and maintain Service Level Agreements.
• Effectively communicate with the business stakeholders and HR Business Partners.
• Collaborates with key stakeholders to optimise the recruitment process.
• Responsible for hiring staff and accountable for the Recruitment process.