Talent Acquisition Advisor (FTC 6 Months)

About the Role

As a Talent Acquisition Advisor you will partner with hiring managers and the broader People Function to deliver a seamless recruitment process. From sourcing top talent to ensuring an outstanding candidate experience your contributions will help us build a workforce that drives innovation and excellence.

Business & Hiring Manager Support

• Collaborate with hiring managers to understand role briefs and required skills/capabilities.
• Create and advertise new roles on recruitment systems ensuring accurate and complete job descriptions.
• Provide relevant information to hiring managers on interviewing techniques and assessment methods to build capability.
• Manage the offer process for successful candidates including extending offers and negotiating terms.
• Work with People Services HR Administration to ensure seamless people processes and efficient candidate experience.
• Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in talent acquisition.
• Support development and maintenance of metrics to track performance and identify areas for improvement.

Candidate Research & Sourcing

• Conduct market mapping to identify talent pools and trends.
• Source candidates through job boards social media networking events and referrals.
• Prepare candidate summaries highlighting skills experience and achievements.
• Present priority CVs to hiring managers and advise on selection.
• Interface with broader People Function teams for specialist or complex role requirements.

Candidate Experience

• Ensure candidates and their statuses are actively tracked in SmartRecruiter throughout the TA process.
• Collate feedback from hiring managers and ensure timely professional feedback to candidates.
• Ensure a positive candidate experience and resolve queries promptly.
• Work closely with onboarding teams to ensure a seamless transition post-offer.

Interview Management

• Engage hiring managers to obtain relevant interview questions.
• Steer and conduct interviews as an advisor ensuring fairness and consistency.
• Provide guidance during interviews and advise on competency-based questioning.
• Manage interview logistics and provide regular updates on candidate pipeline and timelines.

Technology & Compliance

• Utilise TA technology including ATS (SmartRecruiter) ensuring accurate data entry.
• Support continuous improvement in TA systems and processes identifying risks and opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with external legislative requirements and internal standards (e.g. pre-screening SmartRecruiter management).
• Identify opportunities to improve recruitment processes and tools.

Service Excellence

• Ensure resourcing processes are completed accurately and on schedule.
• Take accountability for quality of hires and positive experience for candidates and hiring managers.
• Escalate issues promptly to Senior TA Advisor or TA Manager.

People & Teams

• Build strong internal relationships across People teams to maintain visibility of talent priorities.
• Demonstrate personal accountability for TA team performance including meeting agreed KPIs.

Qualifications :

• Human Resources or relevant Bachelor degree qualification or equivalent experience with a sound knowledge of Recruitment HR legislation HR and recruiting policies and procedures.
• 4 years experience in end-to-end internal recruitment or agency recruitment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with ATS (SmartRecruiters) 

Additional Information :

Who we are: 

Established in 1888 De Beers Group is the worlds leading diamond company with unrivalled expertise in the exploration mining sorting valuing selling and marketing of diamonds. Together with our joint venture partners we operate in more than 20 countries across six continents. 

We want our diamonds and our business to make life brilliant for our people our customers and the world around us. 

We build partnerships and connect with our people and their communities to make a positive contribution to the wider world. Were constantly developing new ways to make an impact and build a beneficial legacy. We call it Building Forever - its fundamental to our pioneering spirit and the purposeful way we do business. 

Safety 

Safety first is a way of life for us. We are unconditional about the safety health and well-being of our colleagues at work and at home and about that of the communities where we work. We aim to lead the industry by investing in innovation to protect people who are at the heart of our business. Our high performing teams take accountability for their own and others actions work collaboratively and always show care and respect. 

Inclusion & Diversity 

We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are. We provide equality of opportunity to enable everyone to fulfil their potential. 

Closing Date: 13 January 2026

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Contract