Talent Acquisition Specialist at Apex Group

Summary

• To partner with the relevant Hiring manager and HR team globally to recruit high-caliber talent.

The Role & Key Responsibilities: 

• You’ll set the strategy for hires, owning the process, and advising managers on the best course of action to successfully recruit for their teams.
• Delivering a five-star, world-leading candidate and hiring manager experience. We measure our success through key ratios in the team, and providing a first-class experience is crucial.
• Regular meetups with hiring managers are key to establishing positive relationships and enabling you to manage and prioritise your time well.
• Develop and lead on the sourcing and implementation of improved recruitment strategies.
• Keep abreast of market data and trends, including competitor remuneration.
• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process, including but not limited to:
• Work with HRBPs and hiring managers to prepare and review job descriptions in line with the Company’s templates.
• Publish job adverts in line with Apex Group guidelines as well as employment law.
• Schedule interviews and conduct screening of candidates.
• Guide and coach hiring managers through the Apex Group hiring process and Group templates.
• Work with the HRBPs to draft and obtain approvals for conditional offers to candidates.
• Review and update Group recruitment policies and practices.
• Manage internal talent pools in line with Group standards and policies.
• Provide accurate data and reporting analytics on Group recruitment trends.
• Prepare weekly progress reports to communicate the status of all vacancies.
• Collaborate with marketing to build and improve the Employer brand.
• Offer training to managers where required for interview techniques, ensuring compliance with GDPR requirements.
• Close collaboration with the other HR teams to ensure all stakeholders remain informed and participate where required
• Clear communication to keep all stakeholders informed regarding the talent acquisition process during the various steps
• Ad hoc assistance with projects within the Talent team and HR Administration.

Skills Required: (Manager to add details)

• Networking skills – building relations with hiring managers and HR Business Partners
• Logical thinking and judgement – applying judgement to resolve recruitment situations
• Critical thinking – asking questions, taking ownership of the talent acquisition process
• Meticulously detail-oriented and organized – ensuring follow-up communication with key stakeholders and that all is prepped and ready for scheduled interviews
• Excellent competency-based interviewing skills – a talent to identify well-suited candidates that meet the needs of the business
• A ‘can-do’ attitude with resourcefulness to deliver – finding a way
• Knack to multitask in a fast-paced environment - juggling multiple roles, managing expectations, and meeting deadlines.

Education and Experience: (Manager to add details)

• Diploma in HR (an advantage)
• At least 2-3 years’ experience in recruitment
• Financial market experience (an advantage)
• Experience managing an e-recruitment platform (an advantage)
• MS Office (Word) skills (essential