Talent Aquisition Specialist

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

• A collaborative and inclusive environment that values your contribution and provides space for personal growth.
• High-impact, high-visibility role reporting to the Head of HR
• Partner directly with executives and department heads to influence talent strategy
• Competitive salary
• Visionary Leadership

• Lead and manage the full recruitment lifecycle across all back-office functions, including HR, Finance, Operations, Claims, Underwriting, Compliance, IT, and related support roles
• Ensure timely, high-quality delivery of hires by managing all stages—sourcing, screening, coordinating interviews, reference checks, offer management, and onboarding handover
• Accurately interpret role requirements, profiles, and team dynamics in collaboration with hiring managers
• Create compelling job descriptions and role marketing content in line with brand tone and culture
• Ensure seamless scheduling, communication, and coordination throughout the interview process
• Present top-quality shortlists with context, insight, and candidate rationale
• Drive timely feedback loops between candidates and hiring teams to maintain momentum
• Take full accountability for each placement, ensuring the quality of hire aligns with the team’s performance and culture expectations

• Proactively source high-caliber candidates using advanced sourcing techniques (LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean, job boards, personal networks, social recruiting, etc.)
• Build, manage, and nurture talent pools and pipelines, enabling the business to hire at pace
• Continuously research new platforms, communities, and sourcing methods to expand reach
• Engage passive candidates with tailored messaging and storytelling that reflects Dis-Chem Life’s mission and energy
• Actively track and record sourcing activity to measure ROI and improve methods
• Cultivate and expand a professional talent network across financial services and insurance sectors

• Partner with department heads and team leads to align on role priorities, timelines, and feedback expectations
• Facilitate structured, collaborative interview processes that reflect our culture and support informed decisions
• Deliver exceptional candidate experiences, ensuring all touchpoints are professional, personal, and human
• Serve as a brand ambassador, representing Dis-Chem Life with confidence, clarity, and cultural fluency
• Advise on candidate fit beyond just experience—highlighting personality match, values alignment, and team chemistry
• Act as a trusted advisor to hiring managers on candidate positioning, market trends, and talent insights

• Meet or exceed internal benchmarks related to time-to-fill, quality-of-hire, offer acceptance, and hiring manager satisfaction
• Track and report on recruitment activity and progress in alignment with team reporting frameworks
• Identify and resolve process inefficiencies—recommending improvements in communication, scheduling, or sourcing flow
• Maintain accurate, real-time documentation and ensure compliance with internal standards and POPIA regulations
• Contribute feedback on hiring trends, candidate insights, and market shifts to inform future recruitment practices

• Act as a walking example of Dis-Chem Life’s values, voice, and energy
• Ensure all candidate communications and role advertisements reflect our employer brand and cultural tone
• Engage candidates in meaningful ways that highlight what makes working at Dis-Chem Life unique
• Help champion diversity and inclusion through unbiased, values-led candidate evaluation and outreach
• Take ownership of how we show up in the market—being the human face of recruitment for the business

• Expert-level sourcing techniques: Boolean search, LinkedIn Recruiter, headhunting, ATS mastery
• Deep understanding of recruitment platforms, analytics tools, and applicant lifecycle management
• Recruitment marketing and employer branding fluency
• Solid grasp of offer negotiation, stakeholder management, and onboarding best practices
• Experience hiring within regulated environments, preferably in financial services or insurance

• High EQ and instinctive understanding of people dynamics
• Exceptional communicator and influencer—can lead conversations and drive alignment with confidence and empathy
• Strategic thinker and relentless executor—knows when to zoom out and when to dig in
• Creative recruiter and brand storyteller, able to connect talent to purpose
• Resilient, solutions-oriented, and agile in fast-paced environments
• A true hustler with integrity—driven, proactive, and uncompromising on quality
• Brings energy, confidence, and positivity to every interaction
• Lives the brand and breathes the mission—a walking, talking ambassador for Dis-Chem Life

• 2+ years of experience in talent acquisition (in-house) 
• Agency experience would be advantageous 
• Experience in a corporate, in-house recruitment role—ideally in financial services, life insurance, or a related high-growth sector (Required)
• Bulk recruitment experience would be advantageous 
  
• Proven success managing complex, multi-functional hiring portfolios
• Comfortable operating in high-demand, high-stakes environments
• Existing candidate and peer network a major advantage

• Matric or Grade 12 Compulsory
• Tertiary qualification in Human Resources, Psychology, Business, or related field advantageous
  
• Tech Savvy and Computer Literate 
• Ongoing commitment to professional development and learning in recruitment best practices