Africa Talent Acquisition Lead | Associate Director at Deloitte

Key Responsibilities for this role:

• Develop and design a comprehensive 3+ year Talent Acquisition strategy including employer branding, talent attraction, onboarding, talent assessment, talent pipeline development, sourcing and channel optimisation, governance, analytics and candidate experience.
• Contributes to the broader People Solutions plan and provides input to the overall Talent and Performance Strategy for the firm.
• Be accountable for the Talent Acquisition [and assessment] policies, processes, technology and standards, including new hire onboarding.
• Provide Thought Leadership, research and benchmarking leading practices in the development of Talent Acquisition practices and frameworks.
• Drive innovation and integration of Talent Acquisition processes through technology.
• Ensure alignment and integration of Talent Acquisition practices with other HR practices.
• Lead the Talent Acquisition function, building a capable and effective specialist team and manage resource allocation.
• Manage the Talent Acquisition budget within prescribed guidelines and governances.
• Contributes to a culture of data driven talent decisions throughout the Talent Acquisition spectrum, supporting the business objectives to attract and select high performing, value-aligned employees.
• Drives strong integration with the Talent & Performance Management function and other People & Purpose capabilities, to ensure talent value chain optimisation.
• Preparation of talent insights reporting for P&P Leadco and engages senior leadership on trends.
• Incorporate business values, including diversity and inclusion objectives, future of work considerations into functional strategies and plans.
• Drive the recruitment delivery value chain optimisation for the AMF, focusing on people, processes and technology efficiencies and effectiveness.

Key Performance Areas:

Strategic Impact

• Gives significant input into the development of Service Line strategy in relation to specific areas of expertise
• Directs implementation of strategy within areas of expertise through detailed plan including:
• Approval of team's implementation plans with timelines, actions and measures for success
• Communication plan in terms of vision and delivery of strategy related to own Service Areas
• Defined reporting requirements for tracking of plans
• Supports leadership in achievement of overall Firm’s strategic objectives
• Works with own Service Line leadership team to deliver on EXCO mandate to own functional area
• Establishes and maintains external business relationships within area of expertise to collaborate on, share and implement best practice
• Builds strong professional relationships across Deloitte Service Line leadership levels to understand varying needs of different areas

Client Impact: External / Internal

• Oversees delivery of a significant area of a Service Line within area of expertise with close collaboration with other specialised areas across Service Lines
• Provides support to Service Line leadership, contemporaries and teams on strategic / complex technical issues
• Acts as sounding board to teams on business decisions and direction as needed
• Develops thought leadership within area of expertise and shares knowledge through internal/external presentations, and to team for delivery improvement

Operational Effectiveness

• Maintains high level oversight of all change initiatives, implementation of projects, quality and timeliness of team delivery
• Provides teams with expert advice, direction and recognition
• Provides own Service Line leadership with status of delivery across the business for reporting purposes
• Oversees risk issues within area of responsibility and address non-compliance as a matter of urgency
• Drives Deloitte values of exceptional service to internal clients, growing the firm’s brand and talent development

Development/Growth of Team

• Identifies, recruits, mentors and develops managerial Service Area team members
• Acts as counsellor to Senior Manager/ Manager employees within Service Line ensuring effective coaching and guidance in development and career growth (May act as counsellor to employees from other Service Lines)
• Develops effective relationships with key talent and ensure they are well supported in their career growth
• Maintains robust succession plan for all senior/critical resource, depending on the profile / need expertise
• Empowers existing senior managers / managers through effective delegation
• Provides consistent recognition and encouragement to teams and lead by example
• Demonstrates commitment to transformation agenda of the firm

Budgets / Profitability

• Provides annual budget for service area in line with Service Line targets and margins
• Manages Service Area budget ensuring no overruns and approving overall expenses and costs

Qualifications

• Honours Degree
• Masters qualification (relevant to Service Area / Business Management, etc.) an advantage

Experience 

• 8+ years leading Talent Acquisition, in a complex global corporate environment, covering multiple geographies.
• Have experience of designing Talent Assessment strategies across corporate functions, covering a broad range of assessment products and service providers.
• Have experience in the application of talent acquisition, talent management and assessment strategies in multiple sectors, it will be advantageous.
• Have experience in shaping an effective employer brand strategy within a multinational organisation, and in depth experience of designing Talent Assessment strategies across corporate functions, covering a broad range of assessment products and service providers.
• Have knowledge of the full Human Capital value chain e.g., organisational development, organisational design, talent management, performance management, reward and benefits and learning and development.
• Experience in design thinking, agile methodology, and driving enterprise change in a complex organization is an advantage.
• Proficiency in using marketing tools and software, such as social media management platforms, applicant tracking systems (ATS), and analytics tools.