Overview
Talent Pool: Talent Acquisition Specialist Jobs in Sandton, South Africa at Guardrisk
Guardrisk, part of Momentum Group Limited, is South Africa’s leading provider of cell captive business and alternative risk transfer solutions, offering tailor‑made risk financing and access to professional reinsurance markets. As the market leader, we specialise in innovative cell captive structures that allow clients to operate their own insurance products within a ring‑fenced facility, including underwriting, actuarial, legal, compliance and financial reporting services – without the costs and complexities of establishing an insurance company.
Registered for most statutory classes of non‑life and life insurance, we provide customised cover and strategic risk solutions. Our services cater to corporates that are serious about risk management, those facing complex or high‑cost risks and businesses looking to offer their own branded insurance products.
Role Purpose
The Talent Acquisition Specialist focuses on sourcing, placing, and managing candidates throughout the recruitment lifecycle, while ensuring a seamless and positive experience for both candidates and the business.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in human resources/industrial psychology or related field
- Registration as a Psychometrist will be an added advantage
Experience
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in talent acquisition or recruitment, with a focus on sourcing and managing talent pipelines
- Experience using various recruitment platforms
- Exposure to psychometric assessment tools advantageous
- Reputable talent sourcing at all managerial levels essential including executive search
Duties & Responsibilities Talent Sourcing, Attraction and placement
- Partner closely with the Human Capital (HC) team and business leaders to develop and implement targeted talent sourcing strategies.
- Proactively source and attract high‑quality candidates through job boards, social media, networking, and other channels.
- Collaborate with hiring managers to understand role requirements and define recruitment strategies.
- Build and maintain a strong network of passive and active candidates through diverse sourcing channels.
- Ensure job advertisements are accurate, engaging, and aligned with Guardrisk branding, while cleaning up and updating ads as necessary.
- Draft offer letters for successful candidates working closely with the HCBP.
- Support in negotiating offers and managing the pre‑onboarding process.
Role profile management
- Works closely with the HC team and leaders to coordinate and ensure that role profiles are up to date and aligned to the Guardrisk Competency framework.
- Ensure role profiles are aligned with the organisational competency framework.
Screening and Interview coordination
- Conduct thorough screening of candidates to assess fit, skills, and experience for both immediate and future opportunities.
- Partner with hiring managers and HC Business Partner to ensure alignment with role requirements and company culture.
- Schedule and arrange interviews, ensuring a smooth and efficient process for both candidates and the team.
- Provide timely communication to candidates regarding interview schedules, expectations, and any necessary preparations.
Talent Pool Management
- Develop and manage ongoing talent pools for key roles, including niche skill sets or high‑demand positions.
- Maintain strong relationships with potential candidates to ensure a consistent flow of talent.
Candidate Experience And Feedback
- Ensure a positive, seamless experience for candidates by providing timely communication and guidance throughout the recruitment process.
- Gather feedback from candidates on their experience, identifying areas for improvement and implementing changes to enhance the recruitment process.
- Provide respectful and constructive feedback to unsuccessful candidates, maintaining professionalism and a positive company image.
General Human Capital administration
- Provides regular reports on recruitment activities, talent pool status, candidate experience, and any other monthly recruitment spend.
- Clean up and analyse recruitment data to identify trends, make recommendations and enhance recruitment strategies.
- Ensure regular recruitment check‑ins and that all recruitment data is up to date.
- General human capital…
Title: Talent Pool: Talent Acquisition Specialist
Company: Guardrisk
Location: Sandton, South Africa
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