Senior Talent Acquisition Assistant

The Senior Talent Acquisition Assistant position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment is highly organized and passionate about delivering an exceptional candidate and hiring manager experience.

Key Responsibilities

Business & Hiring Manager Support

• Screen resumes and coordinate initial phone interviews.
• Schedule interviews and manage logistics for hiring managers.
• Support the offer process and assist with reference checks.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with external recruitment agencies and vendors.
• Track recruitment metrics and report on key KPIs to the Talent Acquisition Manager.

Candidate Research & Sourcing

• Source candidates via job boards social media networking events and referrals.
• Administer job postings and manage the recruitment inbox.
• Prepare candidate summaries and maintain global templates for consistency.
• Coordinate alignment meetings with People Function teams and circulate notes.

Candidate Experience

• Deliver an exceptional candidate experience throughout the hiring process.
• Identify and escalate issues promptly.
• Proactively suggest improvements to enhance candidate and hiring manager satisfaction.

Interview Management

• Coordinate all stages of the interview process including scheduling and logistics.
• Provide regular updates to hiring managers on timelines candidate quality and pipeline strength.

Administrative & Operational Support

• Manage invoicing and payments through SAP.
• Build and maintain vendor and supplier relationships.
• Design and implement surveys for hiring managers and candidates; analyze feedback and report findings.
• Audit all roles for quality control and manage error resolution.
• Dispatch incoming roles to Talent Acquisition Advisors.
• Implement new processes to improve recruitment metrics.
• Support the TA team in screening and headhunting when required.

Qualifications :

Qualifications and Experience:

• Human Resources or relevant HR Diploma.
• Prior demonstrable experience in the recruitment industry ideally with relevant sector or geographical knowledge.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel PowerPoint). Experience with Smart Recruiters Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) is advantageous.
• Experience working in a fast-moving demanding environment.
• Proven experience in a Recruitment Assistant role.
• Familiarity with data analysis and reporting tools (e.g. Excel) is essential.

Technical Skills:

• Proven experience in a Recruitment Assistant role.
• Familiarity with data analysis and reporting tools (e.g. Excel) is essential.
• Process mapping or an ability to think logically and translate this into requirements is advantageous.

Soft Skills:

• Discretion and professionalism in handling sensitive information.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills both written and verbal.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
• Strong work ethic self-motivation and the ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively as part of a team.

Additional Information :

Background Checks

Successful candidates will be required to complete background screening which may include a criminal check and validation of qualifications.

Who we are:

De Beers Group is a company with a sparkling future.

Our experts have searched the world for natures most precious gem. Our diamonds bring beauty to the world. But we think they can do so much more. We want our diamonds and our business to make life brilliant for our people our customers and the world around us.

Our Values:

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.

Equity Diversity & Inclusion

As a global #HeForShe Thematic Champion De Beers is committed to promoting an equitable 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. Please inform us should there be any special requirements that should be considered as part of your application.

Building Forever

Sustainability is at the heart of our decision-making it is how we do business.   Building Forever is key to our purpose as it represents our ambitious and holistic sustainability framework and is central to our ability to deliver long-term value to our communities and partners. This shapes how we protect our social and environmental license to operate build a long-term legacy in our host communities and earn consumers trust in our diamonds that they can wear with pride.

Closing Date: 13 January 2026

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time