Talent Resourcer

 

Recruiter:

Initiate International

Job Ref:

639856426

Date posted:

Tuesday, July 26, 2022

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa


JOB SUMMARY:
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JOB DESCRIPTION:

Are you a Talent Resourcer looking for an exciting new challenge in a fast paced international sales environment? We are a team of bright and passionate people who all contribute to a culture where the goal is for everyone to really love what they do!

 

We’re looking for a dedicated and experienced Talent Resourcer with a can-do attitude, and a proven track record of solid commercial sourcing experience, ideally with exposure and experience of recruiting globally in technical & digital markets. This is a great opportunity to work with a globally expanding team with a footprint in various continents. With clients and physical presence in Africa, Asia, the UK & Europe as well as the Americas, we require tenacious go-getters to join our shared vision to #InitiateChange.

 

As a Talent Resourcer you will be required to support our team in all aspects of the sourcing & administration process that are required to meet the specific clients’ recruitment requirements. You will need to have exceptional administration skills, coupled with excellent communication skills; as well as thrive in a fast paced, sales environment.

 

Your key job responsibilities as the Talent Resourcer will include:

  • Source new candidates from job sites, social media and other platforms using local market knowledge. Contact the candidates and conduct initial screening to find out what roles they are interested in, their salary expectations, notice period, the reason for leaving their current role, and so on
  • Craft and send engaging emails to prospective candidates
  • Identify qualified candidate profiles using various sourcing techniques (e.g. Boolean search)
  • Coordinate with the recruitment team to learn the job details, specific qualifications required, and the experience needed and use this information to source candidates who meet the criteria
  • Provide support in carrying out pre-employment and compliance checks in line with company policy and relevant legislation, when required
  • Providing general administrative support to the recruitment function, such as answering enquiries, supporting the sales process, and making sure that the candidates always receive a professional and comprehensive service
  • Promote our employer brand online and offline
  • Maintain candidate databases (e.g. via our Applicant Tracking System – ZohoRecruit)
  • Communicate with past applicants regarding new job opportunities
  • Conducting the initial screening when dealing with new candidates, followed by registering the candidate to match the roles they are looking for
  • Understand and manage candidates’ aspirations to ensure right fit to role

Requirements for this Talent Resourcer job:

  • 1 – 2 years’ experience as a Talent Resourcer or similar role
  • Hands-on experience with sourcing techniques (e.g. recruiting on social platforms and crafting Boolean search strings)
  • Familiarity with HR databases, Applicant Tracking Systems (ATSs) – we use ZohoRecruit
  • Solid verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to positively present our company and open roles to potential candidates
  • Effective time-management abilities
  • Excellent IT skills including MS Office incl. ATS (would be beneficial)

 

If you meet the above requirements for this Talent Resourcer job, we would like to hear from you!

 


 

 

 

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