Talent Acquisition Specialist

• Apr 2021 - Present

Account Manager (Talent Acquisition)

• Mar 2020 - Mar 2021

Responsibilities: - Managing the recruitment process from beginning to end; placing permanent staff and contractors - Working on job specifications as provided by the clients and ensuring that client requirement are understood and met - Using innovative and efficient sourcing methodologies including LinkedIn, Career Junction, PNET - Application of recruitment systems and tools: Create and post job openings on internal and external channels - Screening and interviewing candidates to ensure best-fit candidates are recruited - Arranging interviews between candidates and clients - Conducting background, legal, and reference checks - Negotiating and managing offer processes, extending offers, and regretting unsuitable candidates - Providing ongoing feedback to the Team Leads regarding the status of open jobs, new client activities, and growth of existing client base - Understanding the structures of professional services/consulting models and their policies and procedures - Driving recruitment consultants to source suitable candidates as requested by clients - Establishing and maintaining lasting relationships with candidates and clients - Management reporting (weekly and monthly reporting on open roles, status on roles) - Accountable for integrity of system data - New Business Development: Proactively networking and establishing relationships with potential new clients - Sectors of Specialisation: Accounting; Consulting; Mining; Financial Services (Insurance & Banking); Engineering; Telecommunications; Retail & Trade; Public Sector

Finance Recruitment Specialist (Head of Contract and Temp)

• Jan 2019 - Feb 2020

Responsibilities: - Application of recruitment systems and tools - Managed and maintained a contract workforce for corporate clients - Oversaw the day-to-day operations of the candidate application pool, interview, and onboarding lifecycle - Contractor Management: Site crisis situations; Rate negotiations; Contract negotiations; Disciplinary issues and ensuring a labor fair practice is always followed - Liaised with Talent Specialists and HR Business Partners in order to identify areas of succession and critical skills shortages - Management contracts for the workforce; renewals, onboarding of Independent Contractors & FTE's, disputes & negotiations thereof - Retention of the workforce and due diligence reporting - Talent Management (attract, onboard, succession planning) - Monthly management reporting (weekly and monthly reporting on open roles, status on roles, etc.) - New Business Development: Proactively networking and establishing relationships with potential new clients - Sectors of specialisation: Financial Services (Insurance, Banking); Petroleum & Oil; FMCG & Supply Management; Services; Retail & Trade; Manufacturing; E-commerce & Advertising; Pharmaceutical; Real Estate; Telecommunications; Distribution & Logistics; Public Sector; Hospitality; Automotive; Construction/Engineering

Recruitment Consultant / Account Executive

• Jul 2018 - Dec 2018

Recruitment and Selection Responsibilities: - Management of full 360° recruitment process: Compiled adverts for placement; Ensured proper sourcing of applications using career portals; Screened all candidates and applications; Shortlisted potential candidates; Scheduled interviews between clients and candidates; Conducting interviews on shortlisted candidates on behalf of clients; Scheduled and ensured the completion of assessments given to candidates by clients; Integrity and verification background checks HR and Employee Relations Responsibilities: - Managed the administration of exits and termination of services - Conducted research and provided management with feedback on changes to legislation relating to people management - Responsible for creating and facilitating a culture of recognition (Diversity programs) - Implemented, managed, and facilitated effective performance management processes - Created and maintained employee files and followed the designed disciplinary procedure - Assisted with the appointment of candidates: Letter of the offer, signing an employment contract, and orientation Relationship Building and Stakeholder Management Responsibilities: - Established and serviced relationships with candidates and clients to improve the effective and efficient execution of objectives in line with business requirements - Established and built brand loyalty with the candidates and clients - Handled all routine queries and work requests and resolved these efficiently and effectively within required turnaround times - Negotiated fees with clients: Percentages; Ratio’s; Placement fees, SLA agreements - Stakeholder engagement and management - New Business Development: Proactively networking and establishing relationships with potential new clients - Sectors of Specialisation: BPO; Financial Services; Hospitality; Print Media; Retail & Trade; Distribution & Logistics; E-commerce; FMCG & Supply Management; Manufacturing

Recruitment Consultant / Account Executive

• Jul 2015 - Jul 2018

Recruitment and Selection Responsibilities: - Management of full 360° recruitment process: Compiled adverts for placement; Ensured proper sourcing of applications using career portals; Screened all candidates and applications; Shortlisted potential candidates; Scheduled interviews between clients and candidates; Conducting interviews on shortlisted candidates on behalf of clients; Scheduled and ensured the completion of assessments given to candidates by clients; Integrity and verification background checks HR and Employee Relations Responsibilities: - Managed the administration of exits and termination of services - Conducted research and provided management with feedback on changes to legislation relating to people management - Responsible for creating and facilitating a culture of recognition (Diversity programs) - Implemented, managed, and facilitated effective performance management processes - Created and maintained employee files and followed the designed disciplinary procedure - Assisted with the appointment of candidates: Letter of the offer, signing an employment contract, and orientation Relationship Building and Stakeholder Management Responsibilities: - Established and serviced relationships with candidates and clients to improve the effective and efficient execution of objectives in line with business requirements - Established and built brand loyalty with the candidates and clients - Handled all routine queries and work requests and resolved these efficiently and effectively within required turnaround times - Negotiated fees with clients: Percentages; Ratio’s; Placement fees, SLA agreements - Stakeholder engagement and management - New Business Development: Proactively networking and establishing relationships with potential new clients - Sectors of Specialisation: BPO; Financial Services; Hospitality; Print Media; Retail & Trade; Distribution & Logistics; E-commerce; FMCG & Supply Management; Manufacturing