Talent Assessments Specialist/Psychometrist - Parktown at Hollard Insurance

Key Responsibilities:

• Psychometric Assessment: Administer assessments, write integrated competency-based reports based on candidates' and employees' cognitive abilities, personality traits, and skills and provide feedback on results to stakeholders while adhering to Hollard’s Recruitment and Assessment policy, HPCSA guidelines, and legislative requirements
• Support HRBPs through upskilling, providing information, assist with queries, and upskilling of line managers where needed
• Serve as contact person with external Provider
• Review monthly reports and share with HR community as well as addressing areas of concern where needed
• Provide expert advice on internal talent development assessment and how to make development feedback meaningful
• Provide recommendations and insights on talent development, including career pathing, training, and coaching for employees.
• Data Analysis: Analyze assessment data and provide insights to the HC team, managers, and leadership to inform talent management decisions.
• Individual and Group Assessment: Conduct individual and group assessments for talent selection, development, and succession planning.
• End-to-End Oversight: Manage the entire assessment process, incorporating innovative approaches, continuous improvement, and best practices. Enhance the candidate and employee experience while delivering organizational value.
• Compliance: Ensure all assessment processes adhere to legal and ethical standards, including data privacy and equal opportunity regulations.
• Psychometric Tools: Stay updated on the latest psychometric assessment tools, trends, and best practices to enhance the company's talent management strategies.
• Collaboration: Collaborate with HC Advisors, Talent Acquisition, and Learning and Development teams to support the integration of assessment results into talent initiatives. Embrace innovative, agile techniques, new technologies, and emerging trends.
• Candidate and Employee Support: Offer guidance and support to candidates and employees undergoing assessments, addressing questions and concerns.
• Report Documentation: Maintain thorough records of assessments and recommendations for audit and compliance purposes.
• Expert Guidance: Provide expert advice on assessment techniques, including the adoption of cutting-edge tools, integrated solutions, technologies, and data analytics. Improve talent selection outcomes and adapt to evolving business needs.

Required Knowledge and Experience

• A minimum of 3-5 years of experience as a Psychometrist in a corporate or consulting environment.
• Proven experience in administering and interpreting psychometric assessments, including Cognitive Process Profile (CPP)
• Proven experience in stakeholder management and consultation
• Strong knowledge of assessment methodologies, best practices, and emerging trends in talent assessment and management
• Familiarity with talent management and human capital practices, specifically within the South African Insurance Industry, is a plus
• Experience in designing and managing a Psychometric Assessment framework
• A minimum of 3-5 years of experience as a Psychometrist in a corporate or consulting environment for career guidance, recruitment, development and / or similar
• Proven experience in administering and interpreting psychometric assessments.
• Familiarity with talent management and human resources practices, specifically within the South African Insurance Industry, is a plus

Required Skills

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for conveying complex assessment results to candidates and employees.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret data and provide meaningful insights.
• Exceptional attention to detail to ensure accurate assessment results and reports.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and contribute to talent development strategies.
• Proficiency in relevant assessment software and tools.
• High ethical standards and integrity in handling sensitive candidate and employee data

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor's/Honours degree in Psychology, Industrial Psychology, or a related field.
• Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Registered Psychometrist.
• Registered Industrial Psychologist with HPCSA , Society of Industrial and Organisational Psychology of South Africa (SIOPSA) membership, PAI membership