Talent Acquisition - Senior Consultant

Main Purpose of Job

The Talent Acquisition Snr Consultant will be responsible for the recruitment mandates of the various service lines enablement areas and project roles for the Firm while also supporting graduate recruitment initiatives. The role will collaborate closely with hiring managers and TA Managers playing a strategic role in the selection and attraction of top talent to meet the firms functional and strategic requirements.

Key responsibilities for this specific role

• Partner with hiring managers across different service lines and enablement areas to understand specific staffing needs
• Utilise a diverse range of sourcing methods including industryspecific networks online platforms and targeted events to attract and engage top talent
• Conduct thorough screenings and interviews to assess skills experience and cultural fit for the various business areas
• Manage the endtoend recruitment process for various roles from posting positions to onboarding new hires
• Build and maintain strong relationships with candidates and internal stakeholders ensuring a positive and seamless candidate experience
• Provide regular updates to hiring managers on recruitment progress challenges and opportunities
• Engage with candidates in a professional manner by communicating information and providing feedback timeously
• Add value to the firm by identifying and recommending opportunities to enhance processes; systems and policies and support implementation of new processes; policies and systems
• Ensure authorisation of vacancies and budget is obtained prior to recruitment as per relevant processes and policies
• Work closely with HR Business Partners and act in an advisory role with hiring managers to understand their short and longterm talent requirements and build talent sourcing strategies to meet these requirements
• Contribute to the improvement of processes and tools related to talent acquisition and stay abreast of recruitment best practices trends and market and industry activities
• Ensure that shortlisted candidates are scheduled for interviews; assessments and background checks by providing the necessary information to TA Administrators for processing
• Meet minimum required recruitment metrics by continuously monitoring and tracking progress and take corrective action where required
• Ensure all recruitment activities comply with regulatory requirements as well as the firms policies and procedures
• Minimize risk to the firm regarding recruitment practices by updating vacancy and applicant status on all relevant systems; notify applicants accordingly and by keeping accurate recruitment records
• Improve personal capability and stay abreast of developments in field of expertise by identifying training courses and career progression opportunities for self with input from management
• Support personal growth and enable effectiveness in performance of roles and responsibilities by ensuring that all learning activities are completed; experience gained and certifications obtained within specified time frames.

Qualifications :

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Human Resources or related discipline
• Post graduate degree is preferred but not essential

Minimum Experience

• At least 35 years in a talent acquisition role interacting with various stakeholders in a fast paced organization
• Indepth understanding of recruitment processes trends and best practices across multiple functional areas
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to connect with professionals across diverse domains
• Proficiency and handson experience with applicant tracking systems and other recruitment tools
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and excel in a fastpaced multifaceted environment
• Strong written communication skills

Technical Competencies

• Technical expert in specific functional area 
• Demonstrated capability in interaction at all levels briefing analysis and project management skills
• Experience in drafting and delivering presentations 
• Good report writing skills
• Sound financial knowledge and understanding

Behavioural Competencies

• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Good interpersonal and relationship building skills
• Mentorship and coaching ability with desire to develop self and others 
• Strong client delivery focus
• Adaptable managing change and ambiguity with ease
• Focus on quality and risk
• Problem solving ability
• Good business acumen

Additional Information :

At Deloitte we want everyone to feel they can be themselves and to thrive at workin every country in everything we do every day. We aim to create a workplace where everyone is treated fairly and with respect including reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. We seek to create and leverage our diverse workforce to build an inclusive environment across the African continent.

Note: The list of tasks / duties and responsibilities contained in this document is not necessarily exhaustive.  Deloitte may ask the employee to carry out additional duties or responsibilities which may fall reasonably within the ambit of the role profile depending on operational requirements.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime