Talent Acquisition Consultant – Finance & IT at SoluGrowth (Pty) Ltd… See details on how to apply for the opportunities available at SoluGrowth (Pty) Ltd.
Responsibilities:
Liaise with clients to understand role requirements in order to source the most suitable candidates
Write and post financial- and technical job descriptions on specialist job boards, social media and any other relevant channels
Source, screen and compile a shortlist of qualified candidates for various technical roles
Interview candidates combining various methods (e.g. structured interviews, technical assessments and behavioural questions)
Build a candidate CRM to ensure a solid pipeline of qualified candidates – ensuring candidate data is kept updated
Participate in tech conferences and meetups to network with IT professionals
Keep up-to-date with new technological trends in order to form strategic conversations with clients on future hiring needs
Profile
Skills:
Proven work experience in recruitment – ideally as a Financial- and Technical Recruiter
Hands-on experience with various interview formats (e.g. Teams, Zoom)
Technical expertise with an ability to understand and explain job requirements for Financial- and IT roles
Experience using different platforms to source quality candidates
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong tenacity and ability to build a solid network
Qualifications & Experience
Work experience as a Talent Acquisition Consultant/Recruitment Specialist
BSc degree or diploma in Human Resources Management, Organizational Psychology or relevant field will be an advantage.
3 to 5 years Finance- and IT recruitment experience in a 360-agency role
Strong experience in sales, business development or client development roles
Familiarity with Applicant Tracking Systems and resume databases.
Hands-on experience with candidate sourcing and evaluation
Familiarity with job boards, resume databases and Applicant Tracking Systems
Experience interviewing candidates and organizing skills assessment centers
Basic knowledge of labour legislation.
Experience using professional social networks
Excellent organizational skills.
CORE COMPETENCIES & ATTRIBUTES:
Behavioural Competencies:
Building and maintaining credible relationships.
Active learning.
Strong decision-making skills.
Contributing to team success.
Customer Focus.
Working under pressure.
Dealing with difficult customers and stakeholders.
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
Technical competencies:
Good understanding of the screening of candidates to fit with the Job Spec and client expectation.
Solid understanding of the full recruitment cycle.
Solid understanding of HR admin duties.
Solid knowledge of the recruitment and HR processes.
Solid knowledge and understanding of the Basic Conditions of Employment Act.
DirectHire and Pnet application experience.
Microsoft Excel intermediate experience (Pivots, V-Lookup, formulas).
Other requirements:
Must have own reliable transport.
Must have a valid drivers’ license.
Must be able to work long hours.
Must have a stable internet connection when working after-hours and when working remotely.