Talent Acquisition Executive

ROLE SUMMARY This role requires a dynamic and proactive Talent Acquisition Executive to join our HR team. The Talent Acquisition Executive will be responsible for managing the end-to-end recruitment process, from sourcing and attracting candidates to onboarding new hires. The successful candidate will play a key role in identifying and selecting top talent to meet our organization's staffing needs and strategic objectives. ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES Candidate Sourcing and Attraction: • Utilize a variety of sourcing methods, including job boards, social media platforms, networking events, and recruitment agencies, to attract a diverse pool of candidates. • Develop and implement recruitment strategies and campaigns to target specific talent pools and market segments. Candidate Screening and Evaluation: • Screen resumes, review applications, and conduct initial assessments to identify qualified candidates. • Coordinate and schedule interviews, assessments, and evaluations with hiring managers and other stakeholders. Interview Coordination and Facilitation: • Coordinate interview schedules, logistics, and communication with candidates and interviewers. • Assist in conducting interviews, providing guidance to interviewers, and assessing candidate suitability. Candidate Engagement and Experience: • Serve as the primary point of contact for candidates throughout the recruitment process, providing timely communication, updates, and feedback. • Ensure a positive candidate experience by providing information about the organization, job opportunities, and next steps in the process. Offer Management and Onboarding: • Assist in preparing job offers, including negotiating terms and conditions, and coordinating the offer acceptance process. • Collaborate with HR and hiring managers to ensure a smooth onboarding process for new hires, including orientation, paperwork, and training. Employer Branding and Networking: • Promote the organization's employer brand through various channels, including social media, industry events, and networking opportunities. • Develop and maintain relationships with external partners, such as recruitment agencies, universities, and professional organizations. • Data Management and Reporting: • Maintain accurate and up-to-date candidate records in the applicant tracking system (ATS) or recruitment database. • Generate recruitment metrics and reports to track progress, analyze trends, and identify areas for improvement. SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS • Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline; a postgraduate qualification is an advantage. • Minimum of 4 years of professional experience in talent acquisition, preferably with exposure to retail and/or corporate recruitment. • Strong verbal and written communication abilities, with the confidence to engage effectively with candidates, hiring managers, and stakeholders. • Proven ability to negotiate and manage recruitment-related discussions professionally. • Hands-on experience with modern recruitment technologies, including Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), sourcing platforms, LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, and digital scheduling tools. • Comfortable working with recruitment data and KPIs to monitor hiring performance, identify trends, evaluate results, and recommend improvements to recruitment strategies. • Good understanding of various interviewing methods, candidate assessment techniques, and evaluation approaches used to determine technical capabilities, competencies, behavioural suitability, and alignment with company culture. Show more Show less

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline; a postgraduate qualification is an advantage. Minimum of 4 years of professional experience in talent acquisition, preferably with exposure to retail and/or corporate recruitment.

Sourcing and attracting candidates through job boards, social media, networking events, and recruitment agencies; developing recruitment strategies and campaigns; screening resumes and coordinating interviews and assessments; conducting interviews and evaluating candidate suitability; managing interview logistics and providing guidance to interviewers; serving as primary point of contact for candidates and ensuring a positive candidate experience; assisting in offer preparation, negotiation, and onboarding; promoting the employer brand and maintaining relationships with external partners; maintaining candidate records in ATS and generating recruitment metrics and reports.