Open Positions at Hogan Lovells

The Talent Sourcing & Learning & Development Consultant will be responsible for the recruitment of talent for the GBC as well as driving the Learning and Development agenda for the GBC.

The recruitment function is varied and will include routine administration as well as co-ordinating and interviewing candidates – all of which require dedication, attention to detail and accuracy.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

RECRUITMENT

• Responsible for the recruitment and selection of all employees as per the firm's recruitment processes and procedures for allocated business units.
• Ensure that the recruitment process supports the firm's employment equity targets.
• Posting vacancies on HLP and response handling on job portals (LinkedIn, etc).
• Co-ordination and administration of the recruitment function (placing adverts, coordinating interview arrangements and dealing with enquiries as they arise).
• Updating and distribution of correspondence with candidates.
• Regular maintenance and organisation of filing systems, retaining documents, correspondence and other records in line with the Firm's recruitment procedures.
• Maintain the Recruitment database.
• Telephonic screening of candidates for minimum requirements.
• Participate in screening interviews and offer insight for further decision making.
• Use the salary benchmarking data to propose CTC offers.
• Ensure the full approval process is followed when extending an offer of employment.

STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT

• Form good relationships with business leads to understand their recruitment needs and assist in talent mapping.
• Guide and lead business with recruitment practices.
• Advise business on the selection of candidates.

MI REPORTING

• Ensure that HLP reflects accurately the status of each vacancy.
• Record and monitor all stages of candidate's progress from CV review to offer stage.
• Maintain recruitment tracker for all active vacancies.
• Produce weekly / monthly and once off reports that need to be sent to the HR Manager.

ON-BOARDING

• Capture new joiner’s data on HLP accurately.
• Ensure that all relevant source documents are submitted to HR Administrator to submit for payroll processing.
• Management of employee letters, contracts, and promotional letters, etc

RISK & COMPLIANCE

• Complete mandatory compliance training.
• Adhere to Labour Legislation.
• Adhere to POPIA.

LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT
Skills Development and Professional Training and Development:

• Provide employees with appropriate training and professional development opportunities to advance their careers with the firm.  Again, this is more a relationship with managers to determine what the training needs of the function would be.
• Manage requests for training, registration and invoices for all employees.
• Draft and manage training budgets for each department.
• Manage and coordinate professional development training programs.

Study Assistance Programme: 

• Full administration and coordination of the staff study assistance programme.
• Ensure that all study assistance requests are submitted timeously and that approvals are communicated to the staff.
• Manage requests and invoices for all employees.
• Update policies relating to study assistance programme.

Workplace skills plan and annual training report (WSP/ATR):

• Compile and document all the training submitted throughout the reporting cycle.
• Computate data for completion of Workplace Skills Plan and Annual Training Report.
• Work closely with Finance with any information needed for the completion of the WSP & ATR.
• Attend the EE Forum and report on the training opportunities within the firm and the L&D processes.
• Complete WSP/ATR report submission timeously on/before the legislative deadline date.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• To support the HR Leadership with the development and implementation of projects as required.

REQUIREMENTS PROFILE

EDUCATION

• Grade 12 or equivalent (NQF 4) - Required
• HR Degree or equivalent tertiary qualification (NQF 6/7) – Required
• Certified SDF in any SETA (preferably SASSETA) – Required

MENTAL & ENVIRONMENTAL/LEGAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to work in a fast paced, high performing environment
• Must be able to work to deadlines
• Must be able to handle high volumes of work
• Must always maintain high confidentiality
• Must have the ability to understand the organizational structure within a short period of time
• Must have a clear criminal record
• Must be able to follow processes and procedures
• Attention to detail
• Display sense of urgency always

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This position Responsible for corporate and conflicts database research and the review of conflicts of interest issues related to potential new business and various special interest initiatives in the firm.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 
CLIENT, MATTER AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST RESEARCH

• Identifying potential conflicts of interest through corporate and conflicts database research.
• Database research of client and matter information provided by potential new lateral partner and counsel candidates.
• Researching the corporate history of clients and parties related to new client work.
• Assisting the Conflicts Manager, Supervisor and Analysts in the resolution and clearance of conflicts of interest issues.
• Assisting the Managing Director of New Business Conflicts and Compliance, Director of New Business Conflicts and Compliance, Conflicts Management Team and Analysts with a wide range of research requests and other projects, as needed.

QUERY RESOLUTION

• Responding to lawyers' and business services employees' queries and performing conflicts of interest searches.
• Providing overview of matter status to stakeholders.
• DATABASE AND CLIENT INFORMATION ADMINISTRATION
• Maintaining and updating the conflicts database.
• General administrative duties including proof reading and filing.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performing additional duties or responsibilities falling reasonably within the ambit of the job description, or in accordance with operational requirements.

REQUIREMENTS PROFILE
EDUCATION

• Grade 12 or equivalent (NQF 4) - Required
• Legal/risk management qualification or tertiary qualification (NQF 6/7) - Required

MENTAL & ENVIRONMENTAL/LEGAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to handle pressure, setbacks and a high level of stress
• Must be able to multi-task
• Must be able to work to deadlines, and handle urgent work with competing deadlines
• Must have a clear criminal record
• Ability to motivate self
• Must be resilient & adaptable
• Must be able to follow processes and procedures

QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING 

• 0 - 1 year experience in a similar role at Operational level - Required
• 0 - 1 year experience in a legal /risk or shared services environment at Operational level - Required
• 0 - 1 year Database use experience at Operational level - Recommended

SYSTEM SKILLS

• Microsoft Office - Intermediate (Required)

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• Knowledge of and understanding of what a conflict-of-interest entails
• Knowledge of a centralized/ share services environment
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong organizational, administrative and time management skills
• Knowledge of Risk management principles and practices
• Commercial awareness

BEHAVOURIAL COMPETENCIES

• Ability to handle queries efficiently with diplomacy and tact
• Ability to follow instructions & follow procedures precisely
• Adapting and responding to change
• Delivering results and meeting business expectations
• Working with others
• Delivering through others

CLOSING DATE : 17Tth October, 2025