Our Client is looking for a person specialised in Talent Acquisition.
Purpose of the Role:

• The Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for sourcing, screening and recommending candidates for positions.
• This person must understand, model and represent the TRI employment value proposition.
• S/he will identify opportunities to build applicant pools, establish trust and partnerships with the managers, identify potential “fit” through effective interviewing and testing, effectively administer the interviewing process, and ensure a positive new hire experience.
• Developing and executing recruitment plans and strategies are primary responsibilities to ensure hiring goals are met with the best possible talent.
• All activities must be in compliance with labour legislation, internal policies and other regulations, as appropriate.
• Specific Job Responsibilities: Key Responsibilities Workforce Planning and Stakeholder Management – 30%
• Implementing the organization’s recruiting strategy by hiring against forecasts and staying on top of organisation developments relating to manpower requirements
• Consult with leaders, hiring managers and human resources team on position descriptions, requisition creation, compensation and sourcing strategies.
• Understand the needs of the aligned function(s) and stakeholders. Successfully execute the talent acquisition strategy. Ensure planning and hiring decisions are Continuously informed by relevant labour market data and trends.
• Conduct thorough Position Brief (intake meeting) with hiring manager for each position posted. Coordinate with hiring managers to forecast hiring needs and create a diversity sourcing and recruitment plan as needed.
• Develop, build and maintain relationships with hiring managers and other HR to fill all vacancies in a timely manner. Candidate Sourcing and Screening – 60%
• Research and recommend new sources for active and passive candidate recruiting.
• Continuously develop networks/partnerships to actively build database/pipeline of candidates and the TRI company brand. • Recruit and perform talent acquisition activities such as resume & phone screens, candidate interviews, recommend final selection of applicants and close qualified candidates.
• Arrange pre-employment testing, background & references screenings. Evaluation and input of our current vendors
•  Place and update all job postings in various Medias including internet/intranet sites, colleges, social networks, community boards and staffing partners.
• Represent the company at recruiting events (i.e., college job fairs), providing company/job information and interviewing applicants. • Communicate with managers and employees regularly to promote TRI referral program and internal opportunities.
•  Maintain applicant tracking system, recruiting reports and other staffing administration functions as needed.
•  Respond timely to internal and external applicant situations, and applicant requests as required.
• Conduct regular follow-up with managers to determine the effectiveness of recruiting efforts.
• Facilitating the transfers and promotions process
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Recruitment Process Management – 10% Recruitment Administration and Systems support
• Utilize recruitment system appropriately and efficiently to ensure consistent, timely and accurate data entry and management.
•  Prepare weekly/monthly recruitment reports and track time to fill for all roles
•  Review the recruitment and selection processes to identify efficiencies, specifically opportunities to streamline and simplify processes; develop and implement changes to proactively support the overall strategy of reducing time to recruit
•  Oversee the enhancement of the Human Resources Management Information System and SharePoint Sites pertinent to recruitment and selection

Job Specific Competencies:

• Strong understanding of staffing principles, laws, and procedures and a solid working knowledge of recruitment/employment programs.
• An overview of the function of the business area
•  An appreciation of the goals and objectives of organisaions and how they relate to the goals and objectives of Human Resources.
•  Demonstrated knowledge of various recruiting techniques, and experience in online/social media recruiting.
• Proven ability to communicate and effectively “sell” an organisation’s value proposition.
•  Must possess excellent oral/written communication, marketing, presentation, interviewing and interpersonal skills.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), internet etc.
•  Good knowledge of HR tools and applicant tracking systems
•  Strong customer service, negotiation skills and ability to interact with employees at all levels throughout the company
• Self-starter with excellent time management, multi-tasking and organisational skills.
• Strong work ethic and sense of integrity, trustworthiness and ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
• Creative in brainstorming and proposing new ideas and solutions to existing problems.
• Willing and able to travel occasionally, including overnight travel.
•  ZIHRM certification is a must.

Job Attributes

•  Thoroughness
•  Meeting customer needs
•  Personal organization
•  Managing relationships
•  Information gathering
•  Integrity
•  Communication skills
•  Organisation skills
•  Ability to work on own initiative
•  Excellent Interpersonal skills
•  Presentation skills
•  Numerate, articulate and detail conscious
•  PC Skills
•  Ability to work without supervision

Experience & Qualifications:

• A Tertiary qualification in a job-related major or a combination of education and experience.
• A bachelor’s in Human Resource or any Business degree is preferable.
• A minimum of 2 years talent acquisition and interviewing experience.
• Grade 12 with a minimum of 5 passes
• Results must be certified by ZAQA