Red Ember Recruitment is seeking to hire a dynamic and resultsdriven Recruitment Specialist to join our clients HR team based in Kempton Park.
With over 5000 employees across multiple regions we are looking for a recruitment professional who is proactive knowledgeable and able to headhunt top talent from across industries. This role will be responsible for driving the endtoend recruitment process from identifying staffing needs to attracting sourcing and hiring exceptional candidates. You will play a key role in building a strong workforce that aligns with the companys growth and goals.
The ideal candidate will be highly skilled in industry best practices for recruitment particularly in headhunting and talent acquisition. You should be wellversed in recruitment technologies have an excellent network of potential candidates and stay uptodate on market trends and hiring practices.
- Talent Acquisition & Head Hunting:
- Proactively identify source and headhunt highquality candidates for critical and hardtofill roles across various departments.
- Build and maintain an extensive network of industry contacts potential candidates and recruitment agencies.
- Use a variety of sourcing strategies including social media headhunting job boards employee referrals and industryspecific platforms.
- Develop strong relationships with hiring managers to understand business needs and key competencies required for various roles.
- Recruitment Process Management:
- Manage the entire recruitment cycle from job posting to candidate onboarding ensuring a seamless and efficient process for both candidates and hiring managers.
- Collaborate with hiring managers to understand role requirements candidate profiles and cultural fit for the organization.
- Screen resumes conduct interviews and evaluate candidates qualifications skills and experience.
- Coordinate and schedule interviews ensuring a positive candidate experience throughout the hiring process.
- Industry Best Practices & Standards:
- Stay uptodate with the latest industry recruitment trends talent acquisition best practices and changes in labor laws.
- Ensure the recruitment process adheres to legal and ethical standards maintaining compliance with all employment laws.
- Continuously improve recruitment strategies to ensure the company attracts and hires top talent in a competitive market.
- Employer Branding:
- Work closely with the marketing and HR teams to develop and maintain a strong employer brand that attracts top talent.
- Represent the company at job fairs networking events and industry conferences to promote the company as an employer of choice.
- Develop engaging content for job postings and other recruitment marketing efforts to attract highquality candidates.
- Candidate Experience & Onboarding:
- Provide an exceptional candidate experience throughout the recruitment journey ensuring prompt communication feedback and a positive impression of the company.
- Ensure a smooth transition from recruitment to onboarding coordinating with HR teams to prepare new hires for success in their roles.
- Data Analysis & Reporting:
- Track and report on key recruitment metrics including timetofill costperhire and qualityofhire.
- Analyze and report on sourcing effectiveness candidate pipeline status and recruitment trends.
- Use data insights to optimize recruitment strategies and improve hiring outcomes.
- Collaboration & Stakeholder Management:
- Collaborate with HR teams hiring managers and department heads to assess staffing needs and develop tailored recruitment strategies.
- Partner with senior leadership to support highlevel recruitment for executive and strategic positions.
- Act as a trusted advisor for managers and team leaders in developing job descriptions candidate selection criteria and compensation packages.
Requirements
- Bachelor s degree in Human Resources Business Administration or a related field.
- Experience:
- Minimum of 35 years of experience in recruitment or talent acquisition preferably in a largescale or corporate environment.
- Proven experience in headhunting and sourcing for senior and niche roles.
- Demonstrated ability to recruit across various industries and levels from entrylevel positions to executivelevel roles.
Strong knowledge of recruitment software (e.g. LinkedIn Recruiter Jobvite or similar platforms) and applicant tracking systems (ATS). - Skills:
- Indepth understanding of recruitment best practices sourcing techniques and candidate evaluation.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels.
- Exceptional organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple recruitment projects.
- Excellent interviewing skills with the ability to assess both technical skills and cultural fit.
- Strong negotiation and closing skills particularly for highlevel candidates.
- Ability to work in a fastpaced highvolume environment and adapt to changing recruitment needs.
Recruitment, ATS
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