Talent Acquisition Specialist (On-Site) at Aspen Pharma Group

OBJECTIVE:

To partner with the business in acquiring talent for the Woodmead, Sales and Marketing Division in order to achieve recruitment objectives. To act as guardian and custodian of the recruitment, selection and appointment process. To ensure the effective implementation of recruitment projects.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION

• Handle end–to–end recruitment with relevant Hiring Managers
• Performing searches for qualified candidates according to relevant job criteria using computer databases, networking, internet recruiting resources, cold calls, media, recruiting forums and employee referrals.
• Screening and short listing all applicants in consultation with the relevant hiring manager.
• Screening applications where necessary, ensuring candidates meet minimum criteria as set out in the Job Specification.
• Telephonic Screening to identify suitable candidates through effective job matching
• Oversee and co-ordinate interviews for required roles with the Talent Acquisition Officer.
• Conducting interviews alongside management and shortlisting to identify the most suitable candidate ensuring a fair process has taken place.
• Making hiring recommendations as and when required.
• Oversee accurate verification checks for shortlisted candidates i.e. References, Credit Check, Criminal Check, Qualification Check
• Oversee all required assessments with the Talent Officer to confirm bookings with Psychometrist (Thomas international) & candidates
• Be the point of contact for internal and external applicants for roles that have been advertised.
• Keep track of all employee referrals.
• Administer and maintain the recruitment database in accordance with system requirements, standards and setup. 
• Manage candidate feedback sessions both internally and externally
• Handle recruitment application related queries.
• Facilitating the preparation of necessary documentation and checks before approving the documentation for distribution.
• Track referrals
• After successful appointments, handle face-to-face feedback session with internal applicants, bulk rejects, un-publish the advertisement and fill roles on the Direct Hire System.

CLIENT RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT

• Creating and maintaining productive relationships with internal and external clients by providing input and advice.
• Keeping the client informed about progress on recruitment process by communicating via telephone, email and informal meetings.
• Providing training and coaching to management in respect of recruitment interventions, as required.

ADMINISTRATION AND RECRUITMENT SYSTEM MANAGEMENT

• Maintain up-to-date recruitment files for all roles.
• Keep all recruitment administration up to date.
• Compiling and providing your line manager with all relevant recruitment information for reporting purposes.
• Assist in compiling monthly reports on recruitment stats.
• Capture all CV’s onto database if not uploaded via website 
• Oversee the accuracy of Job Descriptions/Adverts.

Requirements

REQUIRED ATTRIBUTES

• Promotes team energy and culture positively
• Maintain High Standards
• Personal Responsibility
• Ability to work under pressure
• Recruitment team work capabilities
• Attention to detail
• Good written and verbal skills
• Collaboration and problem solving
• Good judgment and decisiveness
• Integrity
• Innovative
• Accuracy
• Planning & Organising
• Pro-active self-starter
• Recruitment Practices and Methodologies
• Proficient in MS Office 

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

• Matric, Grade 12
• Must have a minimum of 3 years of working experience.
• Minimum Qualification - Bachelor’s Degree or related Management or Social Sciences  preferable.
• Preferred Qualification – Post Graduate Degree preferable