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Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

Location:
Sandton, Gauteng, 2191, South Africa
Posted:
November 15, 2020

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Dynamic and experienced Talent Acquisition Specialist committed to supporting recruitment efforts with focus on engaging and retaining talented staff. Sophisticated in communicating and collaborating effectively by relying on excellent interpersonal skills, high-level emotional intelligence and solid expertise in employee relations. Multi-talented and recognized for inspiring management team members to excel and encouraging creative work environments. A very enthusiastic individual who is eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. I am also motivated to learn, grow and excel in the Human Resource industry.

CONTACT

ADDRESS:

0A Wroxham Road, The Matrix, Paulshof

PHONE:

+27-67-027-****

+27-81-772-****

EMAIL:

adhusx@r.postjobfree.com

REFERENCES

Available on request

CONTACT

ADDRESS:

0A Wroxham Road, The Matrix, Paulshof

PHONE:

+27-67-027-****

+27-81-772-****

EMAIL:

adhusx@r.postjobfree.com

REFERENCES

Available on request

CONTACT

ADDRESS:

0A Wroxham Road, The Matrix, Paulshof

PHONE:

+27-67-027-****

+27-81-772-****

EMAIL:

adhusx@r.postjobfree.com

REFERENCES

Available on request

CONTACT

ADDRESS:

0A Wroxham Road, The Matrix, Paulshof

PHONE:

+27-67-027-****

+27-81-772-****

EMAIL:

adhusx@r.postjobfree.com

REFERENCES

Available on request

CONTACT

ADDRESS:

0A Wroxham Road, The Matrix, Paulshof

PHONE:

+27-67-027-****

+27-81-772-****

EMAIL:

adhusx@r.postjobfree.com

REFERENCES

Available on request

CLEMENTINE MOGODIRI

SENIOR TALENT AQUISITION SPECIALIST

WORK EXPERIENCE

VMLY&R SENIOR TALENT ACQUISITION SPECIALIST

Jan 2018– March 2020

Plan and implement company talent acquisition strategy and develop company’s policy for talent benchmarking, talent assessment and interviewing.

Assess the company's current talent to identify any skills gaps.

Full Life Cycle Recruiting: Responsible for sourcing, attracting, and hiring top talent in the market.

Preparing: Partner with hiring managers to identify staffing needs. Assist with creating job descriptions for open roles. Host “kick off” meetings to determine selection criteria and interview questions that reflect each position’s requirements. Post and manage open positions on VML careers page, job boards, and social network sites. Use of social network sites to promote and create awareness of job openings.

Sourcing: Conduct sourcing activities through web, social media, in-house talent, and employee referrals to fill open positions. Manage respective candidate pools to ensure qualified candidates remain engaged in current or future opportunities.

Screening: Review talent profiles, applications and resumes to find applicants whose qualifications, skills and experiences best match VML needs. Counsel candidates on benefits, salary, and VML environment.

Selecting: Manage and conduct interview and selection procedures, including phone screens, assessments and in-person interviews. Partner with hiring managers on in person interview communications. Conduct and review background check reports for compliance purposes.

Hiring: Partner with hiring managers, People Operations Director and CEO on job offers and negotiations.

On-boarding: Partner with hiring managers to ensure new employees feel welcomed and receive relevant new hire on-boarding training. Partner with Office Manager on desk location, setup, cleanliness and welcome gift. Counsel new hires on benefits, VML culture, and performance expectations. Administer, submit and file all hiring paperwork for new employees.

Brand Ambassador: Represent company internally and externally at events with a goal of networking and relationship building with potential candidate communities. eg. HR Indaba, Loeries, WorldAtWork etc.

Build and maintain relationships with colleges/universities to attract a junior team talent pool for learnerships and internships.

Communicate regularly with hiring managers and provide weekly Recruitment Update. Host ongoing hiring manager update meetings

Communicate regularly with People operations Director and the CEO of VML to get a clear view of VML's hiring needs and organizational goals.

Scheduling of interviews and on-boarding training.

Work hand-in-hand with the People Accelerator/Skills Development Facilitator to organize and serve as brand ambassadors at various events, like career fairs or on-campus recruiting events. I do a periodic backup for Human resources admin which includes helping the Payroll Administrator with employee files for payroll and submitting freelancers/ vendors to finance on time.

Improved organizational filing systems for confidential employee records, resulting in improved accessibility and efficiency.

Improved office efficiency by effectively managing internal communications and correspondence.

Coordinated implementation of people-related services, policies and programs through departmental staff.

Maintained work structure by updating job requirements and job descriptions for all positions.

Operated and maintained applicant tracking and candidate management systems. Administered tests, questionnaires and skill evaluations.

Completed human resource operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees.

Planned, monitored and appraised employee work results by training managers to coach and discipline employees.

Other duties as assigned

Reason for leaving: Retrenched

FCB AFRICA TALENT ACQUISITION SPECIALIST

Apr 2017- Dec 2017

Created onboarding solutions to tailor options for FCB Africa hiring needs.

Source high calibre active and passive candidates through market research, networking, advanced search tools, employee referrals and community events.

Guided candidate recruitment and selection to create and drive diverse workforce that meets company diversity and inclusion goals.

Drive the interview and offer process, including creating job descriptions, overseeing interviews & feedback, tactful negotiations, reference checks and closing of candidates.

Partner with hiring managers to drive the recruiting process forward and contribute to our weekly status meetings.

Innovate our current talent & outbound sourcing strategies

Ensure candidates have a world class experience throughout each stage in our recruitment process.

Maintain metrics for open and filled positions

Responsible for recruitment advertising and working in conjunction with other Talent Acquisition professionals to establish a unified recruitment message.

Point of contact for candidates during their onsite interviews including initial greeting, employment application paperwork and administering assessment tests.

On-boarding new employees

Refine and own candidate tracking

Build a pipeline of talent through networking for addressing future recruiting needs.

Guide each hiring manager through the entire selection process. Perform other related duties as required and assigned

Partnered with company leaders in change management activities for talent solutions to create competitive advantage.

Created and drove talent acquisition and job placement strategies to attract diverse candidates

Coordinated incoming job requisitions and applications.

Developed and maintained strong working relationships with executives, HR team and hiring managers to foster partnerships that produced consistent results.

Evaluated resumes, interviewed and presented qualified candidates to hiring managers and solicited feedback to refine recruiting strategy.

Performed in-person and phone interviews with candidates to identify talent and team fit.

Conducted compensation conversations with human resources and hiring managers to foster internal and external equity.

Verified applicant references and employment details.

Served as advisor and strategic liaison to hiring managers and human resources to offer guidance and direction for staffing programs.

Reason for leaving: Contract ended

BLUEMERCURY FINANCIAL SERVICES HR RECRUITER

Jan 2015 – Mar 2017

Completed human resource operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees.

Attracts applicants by placing job advertisements; contacting recruiters, using newsgroups and job sites.

Administering appropriate company assessments

Performing reference and background checks

Maintaining relationships with both internal and external clients to ensure staffing goals are achieved

Prepare, organize, and maintain employee files including hard copy and electronic files.

Registering employees on the FSP Licence

Communicating employer information and benefits during screening process

Staying current on the company’s organization structure, personnel policy, and federal and state laws regarding employment practices Completing timely reports on employment activity (Overview reports, Daily report)

Conducting exit interviews on terminating employee

Screened all applicants based on qualifications and background to meet and exceed rigorous standards.

Developed targeted strategies to locate and onboard specific candidate types, meeting short- and long-term business objectives.

Followed up with notable applicants sourced via industry-specific pipelines, events and job fairs.

Evaluated strengths and weaknesses of candidates through effective screening processes.

Led creation of recruiting plans for all open positions.

Developed salary proposals for new recruits.

Provided information about pay rates, dates and training processes.

Utilized social media sites to recruit new employees.

Oversaw and managed on-boarding processes and programs to successfully integrate new, transferred and promoted employees.

Created and uploaded employment postings on social platforms and newspapers for our Durban branch.

Posted job opportunities on job boards and observed feedback.

Negotiated employee salaries and prepared employment contracts.

Explained all of human resources policies, procedures, laws, standards and regulations to each employee.

Supported management in developing and implementing personnel policies and procedures.

Made salary adjustments and managed contract renewals and promotions.

Reason for leaving: Explore in career

B2B STAFFING SOLUTIONS RECRUITMENT CONSULTANT

Dec 2013 – Dec2014

Sourced candidates using social media and job boards to find quality candidates and make connections.

Networked with industry contacts, association memberships and associates.

Worked with recruiting teams and human resources representatives to accomplish hiring objectives.

Arranged advanced interviews between prospective employers and job candidates.

Operated and maintained applicant tracking and candidate management systems.

Followed up with notable applicants sourced via industry-specific pipelines, events and job fairs.

Maintained relationships with technical professionals to gain industry knowledge and obtain referrals.

Led creation of recruiting plans for all open positions.

Maintained thorough understanding and knowledge of hiring practices, recruitment strategies and staffing industry trends.

Pre-screened resumes prior to sending to corporate hiring managers for consideration.

Partnered with local organizations and universities for community engagement and interest in jobs offered.

Followed up with candidates about decisions.

Reporting to the CEO/director

Head-hunting candidates

Telephone canvassing for new clients

Reason for leaving: Greener pastures

HARVEY WAYNE COMMUNICATION HUMAN RESOURCES INTERN

Feb 2013– May 2013

Delivered friendly assistance with new hires throughout interviewing and hiring process.

Drafted copy for documents, social media posts and internal memoranda.

Sourcing and conducting interviews

Research potential candidates

Assist in end to end recruitment

Answered and directed outbound and inbound phone calls per day.

Recruited and screened qualified potential employees.

Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.

Developed exceptional attendance record with special attention to punctuality and preparation to work upon arrival.

Monitored social media and online sources for industry trends.

Prepared monthly, weekly and daily logs using Microsoft Office Suite.

Assisted with on-boarding process of new hires in on a weekly basis.

Reason for leaving: Internship

MR. VIDEO SALES ASSOCIATE 2012

BUILDERS WAREHOUSE PROMOTER 2011

EDUCATION

HERIOT WATT UNIVERISTY CTI EDUCATION GROUP

BTech Degree Business Administration

2013

Tlhabane Technical & Commercial High

Matric

2009

SKILLS

Customer Relationship Management

Human Resources (HR)

Labor and Employment Law

Relationship Building

Talent Management

Sourcing

Training

Microsoft Office



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