Talent Acquisition Specialist
Overview
We are looking for an experienced Talent Acquisition Specialist who combines strong recruitment expertise with proactive sourcing, commercial awareness, disciplined execution and an excellent candidate experience. You will own end-to-end recruitment across a varied portfolio and partner closely with HR Business Partners and hiring managers.
Requirements
- A relevant degree or diploma in Human Resources, Industrial Psychology, Business or a related field.
- Minimum five years of hands-on talent acquisition or recruitment experience, including end-to-end delivery.
- Demonstrated success in direct sourcing, headhunting and building talent pipelines.
- Strong working knowledge of recruitment practices, structured interviewing, screening and selection.
- Experience using an Applicant Tracking System and digital recruitment platforms.
- Practical experience using social media and online channels for recruitment advertising and talent attraction.
- Confidence in managing hiring managers and senior stakeholders.
- Strong written and verbal communication, attention to detail, prioritisation and follow-through.
Responsibilities
- Manage recruitment from vacancy briefing and advertising through sourcing, screening, interviewing, selection, offer acceptance and onboarding handover.
- Clarify role requirements, advise on recruitment practices, set realistic timelines, provide regular progress updates and influence decisions constructively.
- Use LinkedIn, talent pools, referrals, direct search and proactive market mapping to reach active and passive candidates.
- Create clear, engaging vacancy adverts and use social media and digital channels to reach relevant talent communities.
- Maintain accurate candidate records, notes, status changes and talent pools in the ATS.
- Present relevant, well-screened shortlists; prepare structured interview guides; communicate respectfully and timeously.
- Follow recruitment approvals, SOPs, documentation standards, confidentiality requirements and fair internal mobility practices.
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