Talent Acquisition Senior Consultant - Pipeline Opportunity at Deloitte

Job Description

• The Talent Acquisition Senior Consultant will be responsible for the recruitment mandates of the various service lines, enablement areas and project roles for the Firm while also supporting graduate recruitment initiatives. The role will collaborate closely with hiring managers, and TA Managers, playing a strategic role in the selection and attraction of top talent to meet the firm’s functional and strategic requirements.

Key responsibilities for this specific role

• Partner with hiring managers across different service lines and enablement areas to understand specific staffing needs
• Utilise a diverse range of sourcing methods, including industry-specific networks, online platforms, and targeted events, to attract and engage top talent
• Conduct thorough screenings and interviews to assess skills, experience, and cultural fit for the various business areas
• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process for various roles, from posting positions to onboarding new hires
• Build and maintain strong relationships with candidates and internal stakeholders, ensuring a positive and seamless candidate experience
• Provide regular updates to hiring managers on recruitment progress, challenges, and opportunities
• Engage with candidates in a professional manner by communicating information and providing feedback timeously
• Add value to the firm by identifying and recommending opportunities to enhance processes; systems and policies and support implementation of new processes; policies and systems
• Ensure authorisation of vacancies and budget is obtained prior to recruitment as per relevant processes and policies
• Work closely with HR Business Partners and act in an advisory role with hiring managers to understand their short- and long-term talent requirements and build talent sourcing strategies to meet these requirements
• Contribute to the improvement of processes and tools related to talent acquisition and stay abreast of recruitment best practices, trends, and market and industry activities
• Ensure that shortlisted candidates are scheduled for interviews; assessments and background checks by providing the necessary information to TA Administrators for processing
• Meet minimum required recruitment metrics by continuously monitoring and tracking progress and take corrective action where required
• Ensure all recruitment activities comply with regulatory requirements, as well as the firm’s policies and procedures
• Minimize risk to the firm regarding recruitment practices by updating vacancy and applicant status on all relevant systems; notify applicants accordingly and by keeping accurate recruitment records
• Improve personal capability and stay abreast of developments in field of expertise by identifying training courses and career progression opportunities for self with input from management
• Support personal growth and enable effectiveness in performance of roles and responsibilities by ensuring that all learning activities are completed; experience gained and certifications obtained within specified time frames.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related discipline
• Post graduate degree is preferred but not essential

Minimum Experience

• At least 3-5 years in a talent acquisition role, interacting with various stakeholders in a fast paced organization
• In-depth understanding of recruitment processes, trends, and best practices across multiple functional areas
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to connect with professionals across diverse domains
• Proficiency and hands-on experience with applicant tracking systems and other recruitment tools
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and excel in a fast-paced, multi-faceted environment
• Strong written communication skills

Additional Information

Talent Acquisition CARES Behavioural Capabilities:

• Communication: You go beyond templates and minimum requirements, always remembering that we are brand ambassadors in every interaction. You respect our client and candidate’s time while also managing their expectations.
• Accountability: You ensure that candidates experience a structured and fair hiring process. You take ownership of the details and outcomes of our client’s experience, ensuring we are making evidence-based decisions.
• Reliability: You own your mistakes, say "sorry", and fix them immediately. You participate in the elimination of defects and offer a consistent, modern process.
• Empathy: You are always gracious and treat our clients, candidates, and each other with respect and kindness.
• Solutions: You are proactive and creative in offering our clients and candidates strategic advice and direction.

Technical Competencies

• Technical expert in specific functional area 
• Demonstrated capability in interaction at all levels, briefing, analysis and project management skills
• Experience in drafting and delivering presentations 
• Good report writing skills
• Sound financial knowledge and understanding

Behavioural Competencies

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Good interpersonal and relationship building skills
• Mentorship and coaching ability with desire to develop self and others 
• Strong client delivery focus
• Adaptable, managing change and ambiguity with ease
• Focus on quality and risk
• Problem solving ability
• Good business acumen