Talent Acquisition Specialist - Kensington at Pick n Pay Stores Limited

• As a Talent Acquisition Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in sourcing, evaluating, and hiring top talent across multiple departments. You will closely collaborate with People Business Partner/Leads in conjunction with hiring managers and department heads to understand their hiring needs, develop tailored sourcing strategies, ensuring an efficient hiring process and positive candidate experience.

Minimum Requirements

• Relevant HR Degree or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5-7 years functional experience in HR
• Demonstrated Talent Acquisition/Recruitment experience.
• Experience in recruiting across multiple roles, departments and in high volume recruitment

Competencies

• Strategic ability
• Innovative and creative mindset
• Business Insight
• Organisational Agility
• Motivating People
• Modelling / Living the Values
• Practical Execution Management (Planning and Organising)

Key Responsibilities

Candidate Sourcing:

• Leverage a range of sourcing strategies, including job boards, social media, headhunting, networking, employee referrals, and campus recruitment (universities, colleges, and high schools), to identify, engage, and attract potential passive candidates.
• Build and maintain a talent pool for high-demand or hard-to-fill roles.

Screening and Evaluation:

• Review CVs to assess candidates' qualifications, skills, and suitability for open positions.
• Conduct initial phone screenings to gauge candidates' interest, experience, and cultural fit.

Collaboration:

• Work closely with People Business Partners/Leads and Hiring Managers to understand job requirements, departmental needs and align on sourcing strategies and timelines.
• Foster strong relationships with hiring managers, ensuring they are well-informed about the hiring process and that feedback loops are efficient and timely.
• Provide guidance on defining job descriptions.

Interview Coordination:

• Coordinate and schedule interviews, ensuring timely communication and a smooth process for both candidates and hiring teams.
• Enhance the candidate experience by offering clear information and maintaining prompt communication throughout the process.

Candidate Assessment:

• Ensure timeous pre-employment assessments or tests as required for specific roles.
• Check candidate references and conduct background checks as necessary.

Offer Negotiation:

• Extend job offers to selected candidates and assist with negotiating compensation and benefits packages.
• Assist in managing counteroffers and offer acceptance, where relevant.

Onboarding Support:

• Collaborate with the People Business Partners to ensure a seamless transition for new hires during the onboarding process.

Data Management:

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of candidate interactions and recruitment activities.
• Generate recruitment reports and metrics for management review.

Compliance:

• Stay up to date with labour laws and regulations to ensure our recruitment practices comply.
• Stay up to date with industry trends and best practices in talent acquisition
• Promote diversity and inclusion in the hiring process.