Talent Acquisition Specialist at Sanlam Group

Job Purpose

• Responsible for the recruitment process.
• Screening and testing procedures applied within company policies.
• Responsible for all administration and management related to the recruitment process.
• May have supervisory responsibilities

Formal Qualifications

• A relevant HR Degree

Knowledge and Experience

• 5-8 years of experience as a Talent Acquisition Specialist, or similar
• Experience in the long-term insurance industry is preferred
• Managing recruitment process while ensuring adherence to governance
• Recruitment administrative support
• Data analytics and reporting
• Understands business and role requirements
• Implement the transformational recruitment plan

Key Performance Areas

• Demonstrate recruitment best practices and lead recruitment initiatives
• Partner with hiring managers and HR business partners to develop effective marketplace recruitment strategies
• Coordinate with hiring managers to identify staffing needs in different areas and departments
• Determine selection criteria for candidates by liaising with managers and other members of staff
• Source applicants through various channels
• Create job descriptions and interview guides that reflect the requirements for each position
• Identify and refine down the most suitable talent from available candidates
• Plan interview and selection procedures, including screening calls, assessments, and interviews
• Assess candidates’ information, including C.Vs., portfolios and references
• Organize and attend recruitment events to build a strong candidate pipeline
• Keep records of all materials used for recruitment, including interview notes and related paperwork, to share with key stakeholders
• Developing and updating Standard Operating Procedures

Skills and Behavioural Competencies

• Plans and aligns
• Attracts top talent
• Decision quality
• Interpersonal savvy
• Drives Results
• Collaborates
• Customer Focus
• Resilience
• Building and maintaining relationships
• Attention to detail
• Sound planning and organisational skills
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal